Thread: Machine off/on

As I was reading the post about cleaning your bobbin area, the first advice was unplug/turn off the machine. Great advice but who actually unplugs/turns off their machine to clean out the bobbin area? I know I should to be safer but then how do I see the lint? Are their any other rebels on QB?

I don't. I'm lazy. I haven't had a problem. Besides, I need the light to see what I'm doing. :O)

I usually do. I use my ott light and a pen flashlight to make sure I get all the lint out.

Originally Posted by BellaBoo

Lesson learned: If I don't turn off the machine, I engage the bobbin winder so the machine won't start sewing when changing needles, bobbins, or lint removing, if I bump the sewing pedal.

Humm good idea. I just use my brush and go but this would be a tad safer Smart girl BellaBoo

I never turn it off as I also need the light to see what I am doing and I do LOADS of machines and never had an accident, YET!

Originally Posted by BellaBoo

Lesson learned: If I don't turn off the machine, I engage the bobbin winder so the machine won't start sewing when changing needles, bobbins, or lint removing, if I bump the sewing pedal.

Oh! That makes so much sense. In fact at sit and sew this weekend I couldn't figure out why my machine wouldn't sew. The bobbin winder got engaged while I was putting the machine in and out of the roller case!
I will have to remember to use this accident!

Suze

Originally Posted by Chasing Hawk

I turn off the machine before I do any service to it. Last thing I need is my fingers or my long hair caught in it.

Wow, thanks for posting this...never thought about it, but this could happen to me.