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Old 09-10-2015, 01:14 PM
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quilt938
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well I thought I'd try out a new to me machine I won on ebay-I know the wiring is crappy looking but has tape on everything and I couldn't see any exposed wiring so figured I'd plug it in and see. well it moves. also seems to electrify the whole machine. I felt tingles when my hand brushed it while trying to thread it. I didn't know this could happen- thought I had to watch out for the cords and all would be cool. no smoke no noise no smell - just felt 'tingly' when my hand brushed against it. unplugged and touched and nothing. plugged back in and thought I felt it again and touched the bed and yep tingly. it's unplugged and still out in the garage where I was trying it out. glad I used the strip thingy so I could turn it off quick then unplug.

so what else do I need to watch out for?! I have the fotomatic III that needs a plug for the light cord- bought one at home depot this morning that indicated super easy and fast..do I dare try this?!
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