First of all, make sure that there are no kids or pets nearby when you are using these machines. Keep in mind that these heat transfer machines are really hot and can cause quite a burn to anyone who touches them in the wrong place. The platens tend to reach temperatures as high as 500F, and even at regular 350F temperatures, they can give you a very severe burn even if you touch them. Getting your hand trapped there is extremely dangerous and you must ensure children and pets are nowhere in the room while you are using them.
Up next comes your own safety. Always wear baking gloves while operating heat press machines so that even if you accidentally touch the platen, your hands remain protected at all times.
Lastly, avoid keeping any flammable objects near the heat press as there’s a risk that they may topple over or there’s an electrical surge and they may catch fire. For prolonged usage of heat press machines, we also suggest shutting off all other equipment in that room so that they are not damaged by a power surge.
