Singer HD0405S Heavy Duty Serger
Our Singer HD0405S Heavy Duty Serger was generously financed by Sparebankstiftelsen DNB
A Serger or overlock machine is a machine that stitches and cuts different materials together in a way that prevents the material from fraying. It is a useful tool for creating or modifying clothing.
Risk Assessment
| Hazard | Likelihood(1-5) | Consequence (1-5) | Risk Rating (L x C) | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuts or lacerations | 3 (possible) | 2 (minor) | 6 | Moderate risk |
| Entanglement | 3 (Possible) | 2 (minor ) | 4 | Moderate risk |
| Pinching/crushing injury | 3 (possible) | 3 (moderate) | 9 | Moderate risk |
Required Safety Equipment
None
Hazards
 |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Hair, loose clothing or loose items may be caught up in the machine | Keep fingers away from pinch points | Sharp needle |
Operational Safety
- Due to the complexity of threading a serger properly, use of this machine requires training. For instruction, contact Sonen staff at ifi-sonen@ifi.uio.no.
- Do not move the machine during operation.
- Do not serge over pins. This can break or bend the needle.
- Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
- Do not push or pull fabric while serging. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.
- Ensure the needle you are using is undamaged.
- Make sure the needles are installed correctly.
- Verify that you are using the correct presser foot. When changing out the presser foot, manually check that the needle’s travel will clear the foot before using the foot pedal.
- Do not run thick fabrics or many layers of fabric through the serger.
- Do not thread or rethread the machine while it is powered on. Turn the machine off before doing so.
Standard Operating Procedure
- If not already threaded, thread the machine with your desired thread. Instructions are available inside the machine.
- Set appropriate settings for your material and desired result.
- Serge your thing.
- Turn off the machine and tidy up after you.
Useful links
- Singer HD0405S Heavy Duty manual
- Guide to making t-shirts. Note that this guide uses an iron instead of a heat press.
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