Template:SewingMachineSafety

For any sewing machine:

1. Keep your eye on the needle while sewing.
2. Keep your fingers away from all moving parts. Do not touch handwheel, thread takeup levers, needles etc.
3. Do not let anything obstruct the moving parts: foot pedals, levers, needles, etc.
4. Do not push or pull fabric when sewing, and follow careful instructions when freehand stitching so you do not deflect the needle and cause it to break. Broken needles will tend to head straight for your eye.
5. Watch to make sure you keep good posture. Take breaks.
6. Lift mobile machines carefully to avoid back injury.
7. Remove pins before the machine sews over them. They blunt or dull the needle and can causing timing problems.
8. Make sure the needle isn't moving, at it's highest point and take-up lever is up before you remove fabric to avoid needle deflection.
9. Make sure you light your work are well or get a light to avoid eye strain.
10. Avoid loose clothing or long sleeves that might get caught in the work.
11. If a needle breaks, report it.
12. Remember to turn off the power switch and unplug the cord when:
    1. Operation is complete
    2. Replacing, removing the needle or other parts
    3. Power failure during use
    4. Servicing the machine
    5. Leaving the machine unattended