Originally Posted by klc
Congrats on your new Horizon. I love mine! As for precautions I take (other than the surge protector), I unplug my machine during lightening storms. Do not use magnets near your machine. I was also told not to use canned air to clean out my machine (it is hard on the computer). As for any other things to do, just keep her clean of dust bunnies, use caution and gently clean as the auto thread cutter and other parts can get messed up. Go to classes and learn all you can about using your machine. Enjoy! They really are a wonderful machine.
I agree with all above except I am not always "on the ball" so to speak about running around unplugging items which I should be. Remember do NOT take a shower, do dishes in a sink or use a land line telephone during a T-storm - lightning can strike and come in via telephone lines and plumbing. I must confess to using my hand held phone because I have read it is safe if you stay away from the base.
Nancy