Machine off?
#22
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My newer BERNINA machine has a stitch counter. At 3,600 stitches the display shows an icon to service the machine. I take it out and lay it over on its side to service it. I like to put the oil on in a horizontal position. I do not unplug because of the light. Also, my machine will not run if the presser foot is not down. I do think frequent cleaning saves a lot a problems.
#23
If I'm just cleaning out the bobbin area, I don't turn the machine off. But if I were going to do something more in depth (like pulling off the top to oil deeper in the machine), I turn it off.
But it is very interesting to read what different people do!
But it is very interesting to read what different people do!
#26
I leave my machine on to do routine cleaning but always have it plugged into a battery generator/surge protector (which I bought for my Tiara but use for all machines now) in case the power flickers, albeit rare. (We live in the country and have an electric co-op). I believe it will stay on for 6 minutes, but our generator will kick on before then. I unplug when I am done with that machine or at the end of the day.
#27
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Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: ND
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I am like quilterpurpledog, I have a Bernina and it tells me when it needs to be cleaned and oiled. The machine will not run if the pressure foot is up but I tend to do both on/off depending on what I have been doing. I also have an Ott light near the machine so have plenty of light from that.
#30
I turn mine off and unplug.. I use a desk light and mini flashlight to see when cleaning. After years of unplugging a toaster before sticking a fork inside to get the chunk of bread out, I guess it's ingrained...lol...
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