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I just have a basic singer sewing machine. Nothing fancy. I do however turn it off when leaving the room.
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If I am ironing or gabbing a quick snack I leave it on-If I am stopping for more than 15 min I usually turn it off.I also leave the computerized machines unplugged when not in use-same with my iron.
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Originally Posted by bj
I turn mine off when I leave the room. I have a small dog that loves to snoop around everywhere. She "helped" me sew the other day while I was sitting there. I couldn't figure out why it started sewing on its own. Thankfully it scared her and she stepped right off the foot pedal, so I didn't get a huge thread snarl to clear up!
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Some machines track the time used. Makes a difference when you are buying a used machine.
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I turn my machine off if I am leaving it idol for longer than 10 minutes. I have two lights on my Viking and I don't like having to replace the bulbs so I am quick to turn it off when not in use.
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I turn mine off, and/or unplug if I'm going to be away more than 15 min. or so.
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Originally Posted by JabezRose
Always turn off the 539 and the Bicor. Only can unplug the featherweights and if I go to do that, usually end up sewing on them some more and walk away leaving it plugged in again. Never have unplugged the treadle sewing machine or turned it off.
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I have a Bernina 830 and I put it in sleep mode when I walk away from it. On the other hand I have left my Brother on all day with no problem.
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I have my machine and my lamp plugged into a surge protector and I turn my power on and off there. If I am out of the room and I see the light is on in my room, then I know my machine is still on, too. It's my way of being sure everything is shut off at night. On the other side of the room I have my iron and a light plugged into a different surge protector for the same reason...if the light is on, the iron is on.
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I'm picky about wasting electricity. I have my iron, lamp and machine on one surge protector. Anytime I'm walking away for more than to fill my water glass I switch it off.
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