Grace Q'nique 14+, Manual

Page 1: ...Copyright Nov 15 2017 Jim M Bagley GraceWood Inc Reproduction Prohibited Version 3 7 ...

Page 2: ...chine 13 Winding The Bobbin 14 Installing The Bobbin Case 15 Adjusting Thread Tension 16 Plugging In The Cables 17 Final Checklist 18 Basic Controls 19 Main Menu 20 Sewing Modes 21 Sewing Modes Continued 22 Tools Menu 23 Tools Menu Continued 24 Tools Menu Continued 25 Repair Kit 26 The Needle Plate 27 The Hook Holder 28 Hopping Foot 29 Timing The Machine 30 Thread Tension 31 Changing A Needle 32 C...

Page 3: ...any air openings blocked Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine free from the accumulation of lint dust and loose cloth 5 Never drop or insert any object into any opening 6 Do not use outdoors 7 Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered 8 To disconnect turn all controls to the off position then remove the plug from the outlet 9 Do not...

Page 4: ...he cord or plug is necessary do not connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if in doubt as to whether the product is properly grounded Do not modify the plug provided with the product if it will not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electri...

Page 5: ... H 6 Maximum SPM 1800 7 Minimum SPM 90 8 Input Voltage 110 220 VAC 9 Peak Power Consumption 300 W 10 Timing Belt System 11 Bobbin Type Large M Class 12 OLED Screen 13 Custom Ergonomic Handles and Handlebars for efficiency and extended use 14 Built in Bobbin Winder 15 Dual Thread Tension Guides for precise tension Front Right Left Rear ...

Page 6: ...6 Bobbin Sensor 7 Dual Thread Tension Guide 8 Small Thread Tensioner 9 Large Thread Tensioner 10 Thread Guides 11 Take Up Lever 12 Lamp 13 Needle Bar 14 Needle 15 Hopping Foot 16 Thread Stand 17 Carriage Wheels 18 Handwheel 19 Bobbin Case Specifications and Overview 10 1 3 11 6 13 4 15 9 5 7 12 18 2 16 8 14 17 19 ...

Page 7: ...Black Spring 1 10 Top Encoder Cable 1 pre installed in silver spring encoder 11 Bottom Encoder Cable 1 pre installed in black spring encoder Tools 12 Flat Head Screw Driver 1 13 4 mm Allen Wrench 1 14 3 mm Allen Wrench 1 15 2 5 mm Allen Wrench 1 16 2 mm Allen Wrench 1 Repair Kit Parts 1 M3 Thumb Screw 1 2 Encoder Spring Lower Black 1 3 Encoder Spring Upper Sliver 1 4 Encoder O Ring 2 5 Timing Spac...

Page 8: ...set the machine onto the carriage on your quilting frame 3 Readjust the wheels as necessary while centering the machine between the left and right wheels 4 Tighten the set screws using the 3mm allen wrench Single Track Bracket M6 Set Screw Double Track Bracket M6 Set Screw Double Single Track Adaptor Height Spacer Dual Track Double Single Track Adaptor Single Vertical Track Single Vertical Track ...

Page 9: ...der to prevent it from rotating and use the 4mm allen wrench to fasten the encoder wheel bolt into the hole made available in the first step 5 Keep the spare bolts with your quilting frame s spare parts 6 Leave the encoder s set screw loose They will be tightened after you place the sewing machine on your frame If the encoder is attached on the inside of the bottom carriage as shown above the enco...

Page 10: ...he encoder wheel bolt can turn freely 4 Hold the encoder to prevent it from rotating and use the 4mm allen wrench to fasten the encoder wheel bolt into the hole made available in the first step 5 Leave the encoder s set screw loose They will be tightened after you place the sewing machine on your frame Shoulder Spacer Washer Wheel Spacer Plastic Stop Option 1 Option 2 V Track Bearing Encoder With ...

Page 11: ...er cable is used for the encoder attached to the sewing machine 4 Rotate the lock collar on the encoder up about 100 degrees or until you feel adequate push back from the spring While holding the lock collar in that position tighten each set screw using the 2mm Allen Wrench Option 1 Option 2 100 degrees up Bottom Encoder Black Spring Top Encoder Silver Spring Set Screw Lock Collar Encoder Spring T...

Page 12: ...ast to the thread mast base 2 Make sure it is securely attached by screwing it on 3 The guide loops on the thread mast should be positioned so that they are directly above the thread stands The thread mast acts as a guide for the thread and makes it less likely to get snagged or looped around any object Connecting Front Display Thread Mast Display Ribbon Cable Display Screen ...

Page 13: ...l the thread through the hole in the take up lever 9 Feed thread into the left thread guide below 10 Pull the thread down towards the needle and through the bottom thread guide 11 Feed the thread through the eyelet in the front of the needle arm 12 Feed the thread through the eye of the needle Threading The Quilting Machine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 11 12 Needle Diagram Make sure the thread is be...

Page 14: ...l it will automatically stop When the bobbin is full you can cut the thread with the thread cutter found next to the bobbin stand The bobbin winder runs on a separate motor from the quilting machine This allows you to wind bobbins with the quilting machine running or stopped as long as the power is on 1 2 3 4 5 6 The bobbin winds in a clockwise direction Push Bobbin Winder Cam Make sure the thread...

Page 15: ...r arm at the 3 o clock position and press it into place until it clicks in Installing The Bobbin Case 1 2 4 3 Note the direction the thread is coming off the bobbin in relation to the bobbin case Bobbin Case Hook Assembly Bobbin Case Bobbin Pull Several Inches Of Thread Out Of The Bobbin Case Pull the Lever To Release The Bobbin Case Do Not Use The Lever when Inserting The Bobbin Case ...

Page 16: ...he bobbin vertical the tension is too loose and will need to be tightened 2 To adjust the bobbin tension locate the larger of the two screws on the bobbin case Tighten the tension in minute adjustments by twisting the large screw to the right or clockwise To loosen twist the large screw to the left or counterclockwise minutely 3 Adjust the top thread tension after the bobbin tension is established...

Page 17: ...begin sewing turn on the machine using the power switch located on the back of the machine Below is a reference of how the machine should be configured Encoder Encoder Foot Pedal Quilt Motion Control USB Connector Port Off On Power Adapter Power Cord Quilt Motion Tablet Short Encoder Cable Long Encoder cable For sit down system Programming only For optional Automation Accessory ...

Page 18: ...le bars are not loose The display hub is secured to the handle bars The display powers on and displays the quilting settings Check for bent needles The needle is secured firmly into the needle bar The power cord is securely connected No objects other than quilting materials should be near the needle or quilting area of the quilting machine Before you begin sewing make sure that ...

Page 19: ...as regulate manual or baste this button will cause the sewing machine to sew or stop sewing 5 Increase Scroll up When in a menu this button will scroll up for navigation of listed icon selections When a variable window is highlighted such as speed stitches inch time or cycles this button will allow the user to increment the value of the variable up 6 Decrease Scroll down When in a menu this button...

Page 20: ...s not being moved The Stitch speed will not drop below 5 even when the machine is at rest Manual Mode This mode allows you to set the speed of the machine When sewing in this mode the machine speed is fixed To get consistent stitch lengths you must adjust your movements to match the speed of the machine This mode is especially useful for small continuous stippling type patterns as opposed to regul...

Page 21: ...ufficiently to allow the machine to regulate Needle Position Indicator This is a visual representation for the default needle position when sewing is stopped To change hold the left needle up down button for three seconds SPI Setting Stitch Per Inch Shows the current SPI setting the minimum is 4 and the maximum is 16 Start Stop Indicator This button indicates what action the sewing machine will ta...

Page 22: ...he baste stitch can be set to small medium or large The Speed indicator shows current sewing speed as a percentage of the maximum 1800 stitches per minute The minimum being 5 and the maximum of 100 Stitch Size Setting Speed Setting Indicator ...

Page 23: ...s of the machine to identify issues Stitch Time This screen displays the number of stitches sewn and hours the machine has run Hours and stitches can be reset individually To reset either one navigate to the option you wish to reset using the or keys and then press select Total This area cannot be reset The sewing machine will keep track of the total number of stitches sewn and hours the machine h...

Page 24: ...on This screen will display the motor control firmware version and the display control firmware version Diagnostics The diagnostics are used to identify where the sewing machine may be experiencing an issue This will be very useful when working with a technician The diagnostics can be used to troubleshoot a machine They provide a means to do testing should a problem arise ...

Page 25: ...ces This screen will be used to change defaults for various options as follows Default Precise Cruise Baste Menu Units Inches Metric Inches Baste Small Medium Large Stitch Inch 4 16 Over Speed On Off Left Handed Right Handed This will reverse the buttons for right or left handed users Tools Menu Continued ...

Page 26: ...eed to be replaced If the encoder springs are over tensioned the may break and must be replaced The encoder O ring may become worn and need to be replaced Encoder Rubber O Ring 2 Replacement O rings for the vertical encoder wheel 26 Repair Kit Every sewing machine includes a basic repair kit which includes parts to make simple repairs to your machine This section contains direction for cleaning an...

Page 27: ...enters the middle of the needle plate without contacting the needle plate at any point 2 Attach your needle plate using 4 needle plate screws don t tighten the screws during this step 3 Rotate hand wheel until the needle is in the lowest position move needle plate till it is centered around needle and tighten all 4 needle plate screws Needle Plate Needle Plate Screw Needle ...

Page 28: ...r in the middle of the hook assembly s positioning guide 3 Slide your hook holder away from the hook assembly so there is about a 0 75mm gap it s hard to measure so just make it as big of a gap as possible between the hook holder and the hook assembly and tighten the M5 X 10 SBHCS The Hook Holder Tools Needed 3mm Allen Wrench Green Handle Hook Assembly 0 75mm Gap between Hook Holder and Hook Assem...

Page 29: ...ten during this step 3 Using the hole in the needle plate align the hopping foot so that is centered 4 Place 8 sheets of paper under the foot and lower the hopping foot to the top of the surface You may need to use 4 sheets more or less of paper if your project is particularly thick or thin 5 Tighten the bolt using the 3mm Allen Wrench Hopping Foot Tools Needed 3mm Allen Wrench M3 Thumb Screw Pres...

Page 30: ...ithout touching roughly between 0 02mm and 0 075mm 5 Tighten set screw make sure needle doesn t hit hook by watching to see if the needle bends during rotation and there is no clicking noise Rotate machine using the handwheel a full rotation to ensure the needle doesn t hit anywhere during rotation If needle hits the hook assembly anywhere during rotation adjust needle height up or down off center...

Page 31: ...unter clockwise If the top thread is being pulled through the bottom layer of fabric you need to increase the tension on the top thread by turning the top tension knob clockwise If the thread is properly tensioned the top thread and the bobbin thread will knot in the middle of the fabric layers Thread Knot Bobbin Thread Top Thread Proper Tension Too Much Top Tension Too Little Top Tension Increase...

Page 32: ...h the scarf indent toward the throat of your machine The eye of the needle faces the bobbin opening Cleaning Tension Discs 1 Remove thread 2 Remove all lint and thread remnants You can use canned compressed air to clean this area Lint build up between the tension discs can prevent you from being able to properly tension your thread Hand tighten Needle Thumb Screw only Separate the tension discs an...

Page 33: ... lint and thread remnants 3 Place the bobbin back into the bobbin case Cleaning Bobbin Area Cleaning Bobbin Case Once both components are clean reassemble the bobbin case and place it into the sewing machine Clean the inside of the hook assembly Clean the area around the hook assembly Clean the inside of the bobbin case Clean the area under the bobbin thread tension spring ...

Page 34: ...ore than 30 days The head of the machine and the hook assembly are the only areas that require regular lubrication Keeping the machine well oiled will reduce wear and extend the life of the sewing machine Place one to two drops of oil into the holes indicated with the arrows Tilting the display away from the machine will make it easier to access the oil points 1 2 Drops 1 2 Drops Tilt the Display ...

Page 35: ...needle is halfway down about a quarter turn This will put the hook in the optimal position to be oiled 4 Place 1 drop of oil on the hook assembly indicated by the arrow pictured here 5 Rotate the handwheel and place it into the needle Up position After oiling run the machine briefly to ensure all components receive lubrication Oiling the Machine Hook 1 2 Drops ...

Page 36: ...may be damaged Check the needle and replace it if necessary page 30 Bobbin may be wound or threaded improperly Check the bobbin to ensure that it is properly wound and that it is properly inserted into the bobbin case page 15 16 Thread may have too much or too little tension Check and redajust your tension page 31 Thread Bunches Up Or Is Getting Wrapped Around Hook Holder Hook holder pressing agai...

Page 37: ...ot balanced Make sure bobbin tension is adjusted correctly Debris on tension discs Clean between and around the tensioner discs Hook holder pressing against hook assembly or doesn t have enough space Redajust the hook holder page 28 Bobbin is not correctly wound Check the bobbin to ensure that it is properly wound and that it is properly inserted into the bobbin case page 15 16 Timing needs to be ...

Page 38: ... getting skipped or uneven stitches If you are getting puckered or damaged fabrics If there is a popping or clunking sound made by the sewing machine this may be a sign that the needle is bent After 8 hours of use and at the beginning of each project Shank The part of the neeldle that is held in the needle bar Shaft The long narrow part of the neeldle The diameter measurement is based on the shaft...

Page 39: ...s been exposed to a high temperature gas flame very rapidly This process removes fuzz and lint giving the thread a smoother appearance Bonded The thread is treated with a resin to increase its strength Usually used for heavy duty applications such as upholstery Length of Fibers Also know as the staple This is the length of the cotton fibers Extra long staple cotton thread is better because it has ...

Page 40: ...d give the thread a tryout Remember to adjust the machines thread tension settings based on the type of thread you are using Needles The size of the needle shows on the front of the package with 2 sizes the larger number of the two is a metric designation and the smaller is the American standard equivalent The larger the number the larger the diameter of the shaft of the needle As a general rule t...

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