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. Make sure you light your work are well or get a light to avoid eye strain.
8. 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