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# Keep your fingers away from all moving parts. Do not touch handwheel, thread takeup levers, needles etc.
# Keep your fingers away from all moving parts. Do not touch handwheel, thread takeup levers, needles etc.
# Do not let anything obstruct the moving parts: foot pedals, levers, needles, etc.
# Do not let anything obstruct the moving parts: foot pedals, levers, needles, etc.
# 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.
# Use care when pushing or pulling fabric when sewing so you do not deflect the needle and cause it to break.  Broken needles fly unpredictably and may travel long distances.
# Watch to make sure you keep good posture.  Take breaks. 
# Lift mobile machines carefully to avoid back injury.
# Remove pins before the machine sews over them.  They blunt or dull the needle and can causing timing problems.
# Remove pins before the machine sews over them.  They blunt or dull the needle and can causing timing problems.
# 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.
# Make sure the needle isn't moving, is at it's highest point, and the take-up lever is up before you remove fabric to avoid needle deflection.
# Make sure you light your work are well or get a light to avoid eye strain.
# Avoid loose clothing or long sleeves that might get caught in the work.
# Avoid loose clothing or long sleeves that might get caught in the work.
# If a needle bends or breaks, report it.
# If a needle becomes bent or breaks, report it.
# Remember to turn off the power switch and unplug the cord when:
# Turn off the power switch when:
## Operation is complete
## Operation is complete
## Replacing, removing the needle or other parts
## Replacing or removing the needle or presser foot
## Leaving the machine unattended
# Turn off the power switch and unplug the cord for these situations:
## Power failure during use
## Power failure during use
## Servicing the machine
## Servicing the machine
## Leaving the machine unattended

Revision as of 15:14, 29 September 2019

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. Use care when pushing or pulling fabric when sewing so you do not deflect the needle and cause it to break. Broken needles fly unpredictably and may travel long distances.
  5. Remove pins before the machine sews over them. They blunt or dull the needle and can causing timing problems.
  6. Make sure the needle isn't moving, is at it's highest point, and the take-up lever is up before you remove fabric to avoid needle deflection.
  7. Avoid loose clothing or long sleeves that might get caught in the work.
  8. If a needle becomes bent or breaks, report it.
  9. Turn off the power switch when:
    1. Operation is complete
    2. Replacing or removing the needle or presser foot
    3. Leaving the machine unattended
  10. Turn off the power switch and unplug the cord for these situations:
    1. Power failure during use
    2. Servicing the machine
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