Medion LIFE SM60 Manual De Instrucciones página 208

4. Safety instructions
4.1. Keep children away from electrical
appliances
• This appliance can be used by children
of  years and older, and by people with
reduced physical, sensory or mental ca-
pacity, or with a lack of experience and/or
knowledge, but only with proper supervi-
sion, or if they have been told how to use
the appliance safely, and have understood
the risks involved if they use it improper-
ly. Children must not be allowed to play
with the appliance. Do not allow children
to clean the appliance or perform main-
tenance tasks on it unless they are aged
 years or older, and properly supervised.
• Do not allow children younger than 
years old near the appliance and its power
cable.
DANGER!
Risk of choking and suffocation!
Packaging film can be swallowed or
used improperly, creating a risk of choking
and suffocation.
Keep packaging material such as plastic
film or plastic bags away from children.
4.2. Mains cable and power supply
• Only connect the appliance to an easily
accessible socket (– V ~  Hz) that
is close to where you have set up the ap-
pliance. The power socket must be easily
accessible so that you can unplug the
appliance from the mains quickly if neces-
sary.
• When unplugging, always hold the plug
itself and never pull on the cable.
• Fully unwind the cable during use.
• You must position the mains cable and
extension cable so that no one can trip
over them.
• The cable may not touch any hot surfaces.
• If you leave the sewing machine unat-
tended, unplug the mains plug to prevent
accidents due to unintentional start-up of
the machine.
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• Switch off the sewing machine and un-
plug the mains plug for the following
tasks: threading the needle, replacing the
needle, setting the presser foot, cleaning
and maintenance work, at the end of sew-
ing work and when work is interrupted.
4.3. General information
• The sewing machine must not get wet –
there is a risk of electric shock!
• Never leave the sewing machine unat-
tended when switched on.
• Do not use the sewing machine outdoors.
• Do not use the sewing machine when
damp or in damp environments.
• The appliance may only be operated with
the supplied type HKTC foot control
pedal.
4.4. Never carry out repairs yourself
WARNING!
Risk of electric shock!
There is a risk of electric shock if
repairs are not carried out by qualified per-
sonnel!
Never attempt to open or repair the appli-
ance yourself.
In the event of a fault or damage to the
power cable, contact our Service Centre
or another suitable professional repair
workshop to prevent hazards.
• If the appliance or power cable is dam-
aged, remove the mains plug from the
socket immediately.
• If there is visible damage to the sewing
machine, or power cable, the appliance
may not be used. This is to avoid hazards.
4.5. Handle the appliance with care
• Place the sewing machine on a sturdy, lev-
el work surface.
• When the appliance is in use, the ventila-
tion openings must remain free: do not
allow any foreign objects (e.g. dust, pieces
of thread etc.) to get into the openings.
• Keep the foot control pedal free from fluff,
dust and offcuts of fabric.