Safety is important to everyone and it is your responsibility to maintain a safe working place. To maintain a safe environment, learn these safety rules and practice them at all times.
Safety Rules:
When in doubt, ask the instructor.
Report any injuries or accidents immediately to the instructor. Also, Report a breakage to a tool or m/c to the instructor. If the equipment does not operate properly, notify the instructor immediately.
Wipe up any oil specified on the floor immediately to prevent anyone from slipping. Keep aisles clear at all times.
Operate only the machines you have been trained to operate and when the instructor or supervisor/ assistant is present.
Operate machines only with permission.
Always inspect the m/c before starting to work. Be sure it is clean and threaded correctly, with no loose threads on the pulley belt and all guards in place.
Make only adjustments you have been trained to perform
When sewing on a power m/c, wear low shoes & close-fitting clothing. Avoid loose-fitting sleeves, sweaters, jewelry, ties, and ribbons when operating the machine. If your hair is long, tie it back.
Always practice proper posture to reduce fatigue, help prevent accidents and increase efficiency. If possible, adjust the chair height so that your feet rest flat on the floor.
Do not pull your chair forward or toward while operating the machine.
Use both hands to raise & lower the machine head.
Always keep your head above the table.
Keep your feet off the treadle when you are setting or threading the needle.
Turn the motor off:
1. Before cleaning, oiling or adjusting the machine.
2. Before removing or replacing the pulley belt and run the machine out. Wait until all motion has stopped.
3. In case of an emergency or when in doubt.
4. Before unplugging the machine.
Another safety rules
Make Sure Your Sewing Machine Cord Is In Good Shape
Most people don’t really pay attention to the cords of their appliances. They just plug them in and go. However, using an appliance with a damaged cord is never a good idea.
So, before you get busy sewing, spend a few minutes inspecting the cord of your sewing machine to make sure it’s in good condition.
Unplug After Every Use
After you’ve finished using your sewing machine for the day, unplug it. This might seem like a hassle, but it’s a simple safety precaution that you should make into a habit. When unplugging your sewing machine, never grab the cord by the cable and yank it out of the wall. Do this often enough, and your cord will have to be replaced sooner rather than later. Instead, grab the plug and pull it gently out of the wall socket.
Pull Your Hair Back
A sewing machine has a lot of parts that move at incredible speeds when the machine is in use. And if you let your long, flowing hair hang loose while sewing, it can easily get caught in one of those rapidly moving parts. All it takes is for you to lean a little too close to your machine, and your hair could end up getting caught in your sewing machine. This is never fun.
Watch Your Fingers
When sewing on a sewing machine, your fingers can be pretty vulnerable, especially if you aren’t paying as much attention as you should. So the first of using a sewing machine is to always pay attention to what you’re doing. Let your mind wander for even a moment, and you could end up needing a bandage or two.
If you have to look away from your sewing machine for any reason (like you want to see what your suspiciously quiet toddler is up to) completely stop what you’re doing first before glancing away.
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