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==Safety==
 
==Safety==
 
There are several hazards you need to be aware of when using a Serger.   
 
There are several hazards you need to be aware of when using a Serger.   
* The blade is very sharp and it spins very fast. Keep your fingers away from the blade even when its not spinning. Use a push stick to keep your fingers a safe distance from the blade.   
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* Never use a bent needle.   
* Always wear proper safety equipment, i.e. ear protection and safety glasses, to prevent injury. 
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* Keep fingers away from the needle and moving parts.
* Hold onto material firmly and keep it against the table and fence to help prevent the material from catching on the blade. If material catches on the blade the material can shoot back at you and this is called a kickback. 
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This is a video of a kickback:
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{{#evu:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7sRrC2Jpp4}}
      
==Certification==
 
==Certification==
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