SINGER 7640 CONFIDENCE Instruction Manual

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Important Safety Instructions
INTRODUCTION
This household sewing machine is designed to comply with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 
and UL1594. 
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be 
followed, including the following: 
Read all instructions before using this household sewing machine. Keep the 
instructions in a suitable place close to the machine. Make sure to hand them 
over if the machine is given to a third party.
DANGER
 
- To reduce the risk of electric shock :
 
-  A sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always 
unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using 
and before cleaning, removing covers, lubricating or when making any other 
user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual. 
WARNING
 
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shock, or injury to person :
-  Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this 
sewing machine is used by or near children.
-  Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as described in this 
manual. Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as 
contained in this manual.
-  Never operate this sewing 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 sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center 
for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. 
-  Never operate the sewing machine with any air openings blocked. Keep 
ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot control free from the 
accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
- Keep 
¿ngers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the 
sewing machine needle. 
-  Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to 
break.
-  Do not use bent needles. 
-  Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deÀect the needle causing it 
to break. 
-  Wear safety glasses.
-  Switch the sewing machine off (“O”) when making any adjustment in the 
needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or 
changing presser foot, etc. 
-  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