SINGER 6412 Millennium - Manual (Page 3)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using this machine, basic safety precautions should always be followed
including the following; Read all instructions before using this machine.
DANGER.
To reduce the risk of electric shock:
■ The machine should never be left unattended when plugged In. Always unplug
the machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
■ Always unplug before changing light bulb. Replace bulb with the same type rated
15 watts. Be sure to replace the face plate which covers the light bulb before
operating the machine.
WARNING.
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury to persons:
■ Be sure that the electrical voltage of the socket outlet (wall receptacle) is the same
as the rated voltage of the motor.
■ Use this machine only for its intended use as described in this Operator’s Guide.
Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in the
Operator’s Guide.
■ To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (“0”) position, then remove plug from
outlet.
■ Disconnect the power-line plug from the socket outlet or switch the machine off
when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as threading needle,
changing needle, changing needle plate or changing presser foot, etc.
■ Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers,
lubricating, or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in
the Operator’s Guide.
■ Do not attempt to adjust the motor belt. Contact your nearest Service Center
should any adjustment be required.
■ Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
■ Handle the foot controller with care and avoid dropping it on the floor. Be sure
not to place anything on top of it.
■ Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to
break.
■ Do not use bent needles.
■ When sewing, keep, fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required
around the sewing machine needle.
■ Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. This may deflect the needle causing
it to break .
■ Before removing the bobbin case, remove plug from the socket outlet.
■ For double insulated machines, when servicing, use only identical Singer replace­
ment parts. See instructions for Servicing of Double-insulated Appliances.
■ Never operate the machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the
machine to the nearest authorized dealer or Service Center for examination, repair,
electrical, or mechanical adjustment.
■ Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation open­
ings of the machine and foot controller free from the accumulation of lint, dust,
and loose cloth .
■ Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
■ Do not use outdoors.
■ Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen
is being administered.
■ Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when the ma­
chine is used by or near children.
■ SERVICING OF DOUBLE-INSULATED PRODUCTS. In a double-insulated prod­
uct, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No grounding
means is provided on a double-insulated product, nor should a means for ground­
ing be added to the product. Servicing of a double-insulated product requires
extreme care and knowledge of the system, and should be done only by quali­
fied service personnel. Replacement parts for a double-insulated product must
be identical to those parts in the product. A double-insulated product is marked
with the words “DOUBLE INSULATION’’ or “DOUBLE INSULATED”.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.
This product is intended for household use.
FOR EUROPEAN AND SIMIAR TERRITORIES:
This product is suppressed for radio and television interference with the interna­
tional Electrotechnical Commission requirements of the CISPR.
Machine for Great Britain and some other countries having similar wiring standards
are shipped from the factory with a plug for connection to the mains. The wires
in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Blue: neutral (N) Brown: live (L)
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond
with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be
connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red. If a
13 Amp. (BS 1363) plug is used, a 3 Amp. fuse must be fitted, or if any other type
of plug is used, a 5 Amp. fuse must be fitted either in the plug or adaptor or at
the distribution board. Neither cord is to be connected to the earth terminal of a
three-pin plug.