Grace Q'nique 19, Manual

Page 1: ...Copyright September 27 2019 Grace Company Reproduction Prohibited Version 1 1 ...

Page 2: ... insert any object into any opening Do not use outdoors Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered To disconnect turn all controls to the off position then remove the plug from the outlet by grasping the plug Do not pull on cord Keep fingers away from all moving parts Special care is required around the quilting machine needle Always use the pr...

Page 3: ...ructions 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 electrician Grounding Methods Figure 61 1 B Cover of Grounded Outlet Box Metal Screw A Grounding Pin Surge Protector To Sewing Machine C Adapter Grounding Means D Grounding P...

Page 4: ... Using the Basting Mode 45 Using the Manual Quilting Mode 47 Adjusting Thread Tension 49 Tracking Stitch Count and Run Time 51 Maintaining the Machine 52 Oiling and Cleaning 53 Changing the Needle 56 Adjusting the Bobbin Cam 58 Adjusting the Hopping Foot 59 Height Adjustment 59 Rotation Instructions 60 Removal Instructions 62 Installation Instructions 63 Reinstalling the Needle Plate 64 Removal In...

Page 5: ... 482 6 mm or 19 inches Electrical Input Voltage 110 220 VAC Peak Power Consumption 300 W Features Adjustable handles for efficient extended use page 17 2 4 Touch Display page 19 Dual thread mast and stands for quilting and winding bobbin at the same time Built in bobbin winder page 29 Dual wheels for stability page 13 Stitcher per minute SPM range of 90 to 2000 stitches Regulated stitching 1 2 3 4...

Page 6: ...bobbin thread 5 Bobbin Thread Tensioner page 29 Tensions thread when winding a bobbin 6 Thread Mast page 20 Guides thread when quilting 7 Bobbin Thread Guide page 29 Positions thread for winding a bobbin 1 Thread Stand page 34 Holds a cone of thread 2 Dual Thread Tension Guide page 34 Positions thread when quilting 3 Display Port Cover page 19 Accesses display ports 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 10 9 1 3 4 5 6 ...

Page 7: ...ilting Hopping Foot page 59 Presses fabric down when quilting Machine Wheels page 13 Rides the bottom carriage rails to move machine up or down on the quilting frame 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Hook Assembly Front View Thread Cutter page 31 Cuts excess thread from threading machine Hook Assembly page 31 Holds the bobbin case and hooks the top thread to create stitches Bobbin Case page 31 Holds M class...

Page 8: ... USB Connector Port For updating only Power Port with Retainer page 25 Connects and holds power cable to the machine Accessory Ports For accessories Back Handle Ports For back handle accessory Display Cable Port page 19 Connects display cable to machine Display Clip Port page 19 Connects and holds display 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 9 8 9 MachineFront 1 5 7 6 2 3 4 MachineRear UndersideView 8 ...

Page 9: ...heel Base Cover SMP 05 12167 See page 16 Back Left Wheel Base Cover SMP 05 12164 See page 16 Back Right Wheel Base Cover SMP 05 12165 See page 16 2 4 Inch Touch Display SMP 09 12911 See page 19 Handlebar Assembly SMP 09 13176 See page 17 SBHCS Screw M4 x 8 mm x2 HDW 03 10012 See page 20 Thread Stand Assembly SMP 09 14104 See page 20 Box 1 Zip Tie x2 Zip Tie Mount x2 MIS 08 10805 See page 23 M Clas...

Page 10: ...t Height Tool SMP 03 12171 See page 59 Flat head Screwdriver SMP 03 10169 See page 64 Timing Spacer SMP 03 11320 See page 74 2 mm T handle Allen Wrench 2 mm HDW 03 13117 Box 1 Continued Needle Size 18 x11 one pre installed ACC 01 11025 See page 56 Thumb Screw M3 needle bar spare HDW 03 11736 See page 56 Hopping Foot Screw HDW 03 10966 See page 59 SBHCS Screw M6 x 16 mm x4 HDW 03 10974 See page 16 ...

Page 11: ... Encoder black spring SMP 09 13427 See page 23 Power Cord SMP 02 10845 See page 25 Oil Bottle SMP 09 13888 See page 53 Upper Encoder Spring silver HDW 03 10216 See page 69 Lower Encoder Spring black HDW 03 10671 See page 69 Included Parts Tools Box 3 Box 4 11 ...

Page 12: ...3 Installing the Wheel Covers page 16 Assembling the Handlebars page 17 Connecting the Display page 19 Attaching the Thread Mast page 20 Installing the Upper Encoder page 21 Installing the Lower Encoder page 23 Turning the Machine On Off page 25 Tip For additional help scan the QR code below with the camera on your iphone to visit our online support videos https www graceframe com en resources sup...

Page 13: ...e Wheels Back Wheel Base Assembly Set Screw 1 Place the back wheel base assembly under the rear of the machine with the set screws facing the rear 1 1 Screw in place with two SBHCS M6 x 20 mm screws and the 4 mm Allen wrench 2 SBHCS Screw M6 x 20 mm x2 Front Wheel Base Assembly Back Wheel Base Assembly Shoulder Bolt M6 x2 SBHCS Screw M6 x 20 mm x2 T handle Allen Wrench 4 mm 4 mm Tape Measure not i...

Page 14: ...e the machine onto the bottom carriage aligning the wheels with the tracks Tip See your frame manual for bottom carriage orientation 5 Loosen two set screws on one side of the machine either the right side or left side with the 4 mm Allen wrench 6 4 Slide the machine up and down the bottom carriage tracks The machine should move smoothly 5 Check that the machine is centered over the wheels If need...

Page 15: ...15 Out of the Box Assembly 6 Re tighten the wheel block set screws with the 4 mm Allen wrench 9 Installing the Wheels Continued ...

Page 16: ...Cover Front Left Wheel Base Cover T handle Allen Wrench 4 mm 4 mm 1 Locate the label on the inside of each wheel cover 1 2 Slide the covers onto the associated leg Back Right Front Right Back Left Front Left 2 SBHCS Screw M6 x 16 mm x4 3 Screw each cover into place using an SBHCS M6 x 16 mm screw and the 4 mm Allen wrench Tighten until snug 3 Out of the Box Assembly ...

Page 17: ...rench remove the handlebar cover screw 1 1 Slide the handlebar assembly into the slot so the clamps are on the top Handlebar Clamps 2 2 Press the cover closed and loosely screw in the cover screw Note The cover will not close fully until tightened Cover Screw 3 The handlebar cover shown in blue opens Out of the Box Assembly T handle Allen Wrench 4 mm 4 mm Handlebar Assembly ...

Page 18: ...e machine 5 2 Twist the controls vertically until they are comfortable to hold and operate 7 1 Close the handlebar levers 8 1 Open the handlebar levers 6 Assembling the Handlebars Continued Out of the Box Assembly Tip For micro stippling angle the handlebars down toward the fabric in step 4 and leave the controls horizontal in step 7 ...

Page 19: ...isplay Weave the cable through the display clip 2 Lift the display cover on the machine 3 Slide the display clip into the display clip port and plug the display cable into the display cable port Display Cable Port Display Clip Port 4 Close the display cover 1 2 4 3 Note To remove the display turn off the machine Then unplug the display ribbon cable Press down on the clip release and pull out the d...

Page 20: ...CS Screw M4 x 8 mm x2 Thread Stand Assembly 1 Slide the thread stand assembly over the screw holes on the machine Thread Stand Assembly SBHCS Screw M4 x 8 mm x2 2 Use the 2 5 mm Allen wrench to screw in two SBHCS M4 x 10 mm screws Note It may be necessary to push back the foam on the thread stand for this step 1 2 Out of the Box Assembly 2 5 mm T handle Allen Wrench 2 5 mm ...

Page 21: ...r Encoder silver spring Wheel Screw 1 Use the 4 mm Allen wrench to remove the left rear wheel from the machine The wheel screw will not be needed again and can be stored with the packaging materials 1 2 Slide the wheel onto the upper encoder screw so that the wheel hub faces away from the encoder Wheel Hub Encoder Screw 3 Out of the Box Assembly 1 Loosen the lock collar screw shown in blue on the ...

Page 22: ... model this step may require the 2 0 mm Allen wrench 6 6 Plug the encoder cable into one of the encoder ports shown in blue on the back of the machine 7 4 Tighten the encoder screw with the 4 mm Allen wrench 5 Encoder Screw Installing the Upper Encoder Continued 3 Place the encoder screw into the left rear wheel hole so the encoder O Ring is between the two left machine wheels 4 Encoder O Ring ...

Page 23: ...he bottom carriage Please take the following steps to install the encoder onto the bottom carriage Installing the Lower Encoder Zip Tie x2 Zip Tie Mount x2 Front T handle Allen Wrench 4 mm 4 mm 2 5 mm T handle Allen Wrench 2 5 mm Lower Encoder black spring 1 Locate the left rear wheel of your bottom carriage Note If needed review your frame assembly manual to determine the front of the bottom carr...

Page 24: ... the O ring is between the rear wheels 4 Turn the encoder lock collar shown in blue to point up Then tighten the lock collar screw with the 2 5 mm Allen wrench Note Depending on the encoder model this step may require the 2 0 mm Allen wrench Encoder Port 5 Plug the encoder cable into one of the encoder ports on the back of the machine 6 To prevent the long encoder cable from catching the carriage ...

Page 25: ...hine take the following steps Power Cable 1 Lift up the power cable retainer Power Switch Power Cable Retainer 2 Plug the power cable into the machine 3 Press the power cable retainer down firmly until it grasps the power cable Power Cord Parts Tools Needed 4 Press the power switch up to turn the machine on 1 2 4 3 Out of the Box Assembly ...

Page 26: ...ng choose the settings for your machine load the bobbin and thread the machine Preparing to Quilt Choosing Machine Settings page 27 Winding a Bobbin page 29 Loading the Bobbin Case page 31 Threading the Machine page 34 ...

Page 27: ...g steps 1 Press the Settings icon STOP Regulated Precise Jog Needle 12SPI at the top of the touch display Full Half Stitches per cm Stitches per in Screen Settings Stitch Units Settings Stitch Button Reverse Buttons Units Screen Settings The Settings menu opens STOP Regulated Precise Jog Needle 12SPI Settings Light 1 Preparing to Quilt ...

Page 28: ...eens will create a half stitch or full stitch when pressed If Half is selected pressing on a quilting mode screen precise cruise manual or baste will create a half stitch If Full is selected pressing on a quilting mode screen precise cruise manual or baste will create a single full stitch Units Choose to display machine stitch length in stitches per centimeter cm or stitches per inch in Reverse Bu...

Page 29: ...n choosing thread see Choosing Your Thread on page 80 Note This machine uses cone style thread Unless you have the spool accessory please use only thread cones for this machine The following diagram outlines the path the thread shown in blue must take to wind the bobbin 1 Thread Stand 2 Guide Loops 3 Bobbin Thread Guide 4 Bobbin Tensioner Guide 5 Bobbin Thread Tensioner 6 Bobbin Stand with Bobbin ...

Page 30: ...ioner between the two discs Bobbin Thread Guide Guide Loop Thread Mast Tensioner Thread Guide Bobbin Thread Tensioner Preparing to Quilt 4 Tightly wrap the thread clockwise around the bobbin a few times to hold the thread in place Push the bobbin cam toward the bobbin to start winding Class M Bobbin Bobbin Cam 1 4 2 3 Winding a Bobbin Continued 5 Winding stops automatically when the bobbin is full...

Page 31: ...ings icon on the display to go to the Settings menu Hand Wheel Bobbin Case 6 Slip a few inches of thread through the slot and out of the hole Slot Hole 3 Push in and down on the hook assembly cover to open it STOP Regulated Precise Jog Needle 12SPI Settings 4 Pull on the bobbin case release lever to remove the bobbin case from the hook assembly 5 Place the wound bobbin into the bobbin case Note th...

Page 32: ... side on your palm b Pull up on the thread The thread should run freely and the bobbin should rise into a vertical position without lifting off your hand If the bobbin case remains on its side there is too little tension Turn the large screw shown below in blue clockwise If the case lifts into the air there is too much tension Turn the large screw shown below in blue counter clockwise Too Much Ten...

Page 33: ...ng machine with the release lever shown in blue at the 3 o clock position It should click into place Do not pull on the lever while inserting the bobbin case Loading the Bobbin Case Continued 9 Close the hook assembly cover 8 9 Preparing to Quilt ...

Page 34: ... following This machine uses cone style thread not thread from a spool Do not use spool thread unless the spool accessory has been installed Choose thread that is strong enough to pass the yank test and re test thread as it ages Thread strength can diminish over time a Hold the cone in one hand and the end of thread in the other Preparing to Quilt b Tug on the thread If the thread snaps easily it ...

Page 35: ...nsioner 6 Check Spring 7 Thread Guide 8 Take up Lever 9 Bottom Thread Guide 10 Eyelet of Needle Bar 11 Eye of Needle 1 4 7 9 10 5 6 2 8 11 3 Threading the Machine Continued 1 4 10 2 5 6 7 8 9 3 11 The following diagram outlines the path the thread shown in blue must take through the machine Preparing to Quilt ...

Page 36: ...to Quilt STOP Regulated Precise Jog Needle 12SPI Settings 4 Pull the thread straight up through the thread mast guide loop above the thread stand 5 Feed the thread through the top hole of the dual thread tension guide Wrap the thread around to the back of the guide and insert through the bottom hole Dual Thread Tension Guide Small Thread Tensioner 6 Run the thread through the top hole on the small...

Page 37: ...read through the hole in the take up lever 10 Pass the thread down through the bottom thread guide on the way to the needle 11 Now pass the thread through the front of the needle bar eyelet located above the needle 12 Thread through the eye of the needle Large Thread Tensioner Check Spring Bottom Thread Guide Needle Bar Eyelet Take up Lever Eye of the Needle 7 8 11 9 10 12 Preparing to Quilt Threa...

Page 38: ...38 Preparing to Quilt 13 Loop excess thread over the thread cutter to cut the thread Thread Cutter 13 Threading the Machine Continued ...

Page 39: ...r quilting machine it s a good time to test out new quilting materials and practice stitching Test your thread tension while using the different quilting modes available on the machine Using the Handlebar Controls page 40 Using the Precise Quilting Mode page 41 Using the Cruise Quilting Mode page 43 Using the Basting Mode page 45 Using the Manual Quilting Mode page 47 Adjusting Thread Tension page...

Page 40: ...Quilting mode Press to cycle through the quilting modes regulated precise regulated cruise baste and manual 2 Settings This button opens the Settings menu 3 Single Full Stitch or Half stitch Press to create a single full stitch or a half stitch based upon settings see page 27 4 Start Stop Quilting Press to start or stop stitching 5 Increase This button increases the number size or speed of the sti...

Page 41: ...eases stitch length 2 Check the needle stop position indicator to see if the needle will stop in the Up or Down position when stitching is inactive Pressing the icon will change the stop position Needle stops in the Down position Needle stops in the Up position STOP Regulated Precise Jog Needle 12SPI Regulated Precise Jog Needle 12SPI STOP Regulated Precise Jog Needle 12SPI STOP The machine defaul...

Page 42: ...n moving too quickly can prevent stitch regulation If this happens a beeping alarm will sound and the over speed indicator on the display will turn red Pressing the icon mutes the alarm Stitching is not active and alarm is not muted Stitching is not active and alarm is muted Stitching is active and alarm is not muted Stitching is active and alarm is muted Machine moving too quickly for stitching a...

Page 43: ...ilt in the regulated cruise quilting mode take the following steps 1 Confirm that the stitch length measured in stitches per inch SPI is the desired length Note To switch to stitches per centimeter SPC go to the Settings menu see page 27 Press to reduce the number of stitches per inch and increases stitch length Press to increase the number of stitches per inch which decreases stitch length 2 Dete...

Page 44: ...vate stitching Move the machine across the quilt to place stitches Keep the pace slow and even moving too quickly can stop proper stitch regulation If this happens a beeping alarm will sound and the over speed indicator on the display will turn red Pressing the icon mutes the alarm Note While stitching is active the stitch button on both the display and handlebar controls are disabled Stitching is...

Page 45: ...o quilt in the regulated cruise quilting mode take the following steps 1 Confirm that the stitch length is the desired length small medium or large Press to reduce stitch length Press to increase stitch length 2 Check the needle stop position indicator to see if the needle will stop in the Up or Down position when stitching is inactive Pressing the icon will change the stop position Needle stops i...

Page 46: ... moving too quickly can stop proper stitch regulation If this happens a beeping alarm will sound and the over speed indicator on the display will turn red You can press the icon to mute the alarm Stitching is not active and alarm is not muted Stitching is not active and alarm is muted Stitching is active and alarm is not muted Stitching is active and alarm is muted Machine moving too quickly for s...

Page 47: ...ting mode take the following steps 1 Confirm that the stitch speed is the desired speed The stitching speed is displayed as a percentage of the maximum machine speed of 2000 stitches per minute Press to reduce stitching speed Press to increase stitching speed 2 Establish your speed presets Selecting a preset adjusts the machine s speed to the percent indicated To customize a preset first set the m...

Page 48: ... small increments 6 The over speed indicator shows whether stitching is active or not Press the start stop quilting button on the handlebar to activate stitching Move the machine across the quilt to place stitches Change the speed of your movements to match the stitching speed of the machine in order to create stitches of the desired length Moving quickly will create longer stitches while moving s...

Page 49: ...on is the foundation for proper thread tension It is addressed in Loading the Bobbin Case on page 31 Large Thread Tensioner 1 Loosen the tension knob on the large thread tensioner to set the tension to 1 The bottom of the tension knob lines up with the number that the tension is set to Note Setting 1 is the lowest tension for the machine This is an ideal starting place to find the correct top thre...

Page 50: ...nced Tension Bottom thread is pulled to the top of the fabric If the bobbin bottom thread shown in red is pulled through the top layer of fabric there is too much top tension Loosen the tension by turning the large thread tensioner knob toward the setting 1 Adjusting Thread Tension Continued If the top thread shown in blue is pulled down through the bottom layer of fabric there is too little top t...

Page 51: ...ly When it reaches 20 hours it s time to clean and oil the machine again Repeat from step 1 Machine Rev V522 04 25 19 Motor 2000 RPM Display Rev F411A12 04 25 19 Stitch Count 143173 Total Stitches 143173 Reset Hours Run 143173 Total Hours 143173 Reset System Info Return to Quilting Stitch Count Reset Back to Settings Hours Run Reset Machine Rev V522 04 25 19 Motor 2000 RPM Display Rev F411A12 04 2...

Page 52: ...ling the machine changing the needle adjusting the bobbin cam and hopping foot reinstalling the needle plate and calibrating the touch display Oiling and Cleaning page 53 Changing the Needle page 56 Adjusting the Bobbin Cam page 58 Adjusting the Hopping Foot page 59 Reinstalling the Needle Plate page 64 Calibrating the Touch Display page 66 52 ...

Page 53: ...f a new project After 20 hours of use After sitting without use for more than 30 days Bobbin Case Every other bobbin change 4 321 Large Thread Tensioner Compressed Air Can optional not included 1 Power off the machine 2 Set the large thread tensioner to 1 to expose the tensioner discs Use the lint brush or a can of compressed air to clear away lint and thread remnants Note Lint build up between th...

Page 54: ... the hook in the best position for oiling 4 Press in on the hook assembly cover and push down to open it 5 Pull the release lever shown in blue on the bobbin case to remove it from the hook assembly If the case won t release raise the needle with the hand wheel at the rear of the machine 3 Clear debris from the spring and discs of the small thread tensioner Maintaining the Machine 4 3 5 6 7 8 Smal...

Page 55: ...10 Reload the bobbin case and return it to the machine for detailed instructions on tensioning the bobbin case see page 31 9 10 11 Open the display cover 12 Unplug the display cable Press down on the clip release and pull on the display to remove it from the machine 13 Place 1 2 drops of oil down the machine Clip Release 1 2 Drops 12 11 13 Maintaining the Machine ...

Page 56: ... hours of use Straight Needle Bent Needle To avoid damage to the machine please choose an approved needle style from the list below 135x5 DPx5 134 135x7 797 SY 1955 Maintaining the Machine To change the needle take the following steps 1 Power off the machine For information on selecting a needle see page 78 2 Raise the needle to the highest position with the hand wheel 3 Loosen the needle thumb sc...

Page 57: ...roat of the machine Place the needle magnet on the opposite side of the scarf 7 Use the needle magnet as a visual guide Twist the needle until the magnet points as straight out from the machine as possible Note Do not attempt to adjust the needle by moving the magnet directly 8 Hand tighten the thumb screw Do not over tighten if using the flat head screwdriver 4 Pull down on the needle to remove i...

Page 58: ...ing the Bobbin Cam Parts Tools Needed 1 5 mm Allen Wrench not included 3 Loosen the set screw on the bobbin cam with a 1 5 mm Allen wrench until the top of the bobbin cam twists freely 4 Point the set screw toward the bobbin to decrease the amount the bobbin will fill before the winder shuts off Point the set screw away from the bobbin to increase the fill amount 5 After choosing the desired dista...

Page 59: ...bric or batting layers the hopping foot may pressing down on the quilt too tightly and begin to drag Alternatively if the hopping foot is set too high skipped stitches can result The hopping foot can be raised or lowered to correct these problems To adjust the hopping foot height take the following steps Hopping Foot Height Gauge 3 mm T handle Allen Wrench 3 mm Hopping Foot Collar Hopping Foot Scr...

Page 60: ...crew Hopping Foot 3 Use the 3 mm Allen wrench to remove the screw holding the hopping foot 4 Slide the hopping foot from the presser bar 5 With the 3 mm Allen wrench loosen the collar screw that holds the hopping foot collar to the presser bar Hand Wheel 6 Drop the hopping foot collar below the presser bar and turn it to the desired position 1 4 2 3 5 6 Collar Screw Hopping Foot Collar The hopping...

Page 61: ...he hopping foot into the collar and screw in place with the hopping foot screw Adjusting the Hopping Foot Continued Collar Screw Hopping Foot Hopping Foot Screw 7 Lift the hopping foot collar back up to the presser bar and re tighten the collar screw 7 8 9 Maintaining the Machine ...

Page 62: ...eps 1 Power off the machine 2 Rotate the hand wheel to lift the needle from the inside of the hopping foot 3 Use the 3 mm Allen wrench to remove the hopping foot screw Hopping Foot Screw The hopping foot should now slide free from the presser bar Hopping Foot Maintaining the Machine 1 2 3 Adjusting the Hopping Foot Continued ...

Page 63: ... 1 Power off the machine 2 Slide the hopping foot to the slot in the hopping foot collar Use the 3 mm Allen wrench and hopping foot screw to tighten in place 3 Adjust height as needed see page 59 Hopping Foot Screw Hopping Foot Hopping Foot Collar 1 2 3 Maintaining the Machine Adjusting the Hopping Foot Continued ...

Page 64: ...oval Instructions To remove the needle plate from the quilting machine take the following steps 1 Power off the machine and raise the needle to the highest position using the hand wheel Needle Plate Needle Plate Screw x2 2 Use the flat head screwdriver to remove the two needle plate screws Maintaining the Machine 1 2 3 ...

Page 65: ...e should slide into the center hole of the needle plate without contacting the plate Installation Instructions To install the needle plate onto the quilting machine take the following steps 1 Power off the machine Raise the needle to the highest position using the hand wheel Needle Plate Reinstalling the Needle Plate Continued 2 Align the screw holes on the needle plate with those on the machine 1...

Page 66: ...ge Note For information about the Color Theme option see page 27 2 The Screen Calibration page displays with instructions on calibrating the screen It is best to use the tip of a stylus or another object with a small point when following the instructions a Press the top right corner as close to the edge of the screen as possible b Press the bottom left corner as close to the edge of the screen as ...

Page 67: ... support team Phone 800 264 0644 Email support graceframe com Repairs and Diagnostics This section of the manual covers replacing the encoder spring installing the hook holder timing the machine and checking the firmware versions of the machine and display Checking the Firmware page 68 Replacing the Encoder Spring page 69 Reinstalling the Hook Holder page 71 Timing the Machine page 74 67 ...

Page 68: ... touch display Stitch Count Tracks stitches made see page 51 Hours Run Tracks hours that the machine has run see page 51 Machine Rev V522 04 25 19 Motor 2000 RPM Display Rev F411A12 04 25 19 Stitch Count 143173 Total Stitches 143173 Reset Hours Run 143173 Total Hours 143173 Reset System Info Return to Quilting Machine Revision Display Revision Back to Settings Full Half Stitches per cm Stitches pe...

Page 69: ...g the encoder cable from the machine Replacing the Encoder Spring Parts Tools Needed Instructions If the encoder spring is over tensioned it may break and need to be replaced To replace the encoder spring take the following steps Please speak to a Grace Company support technician before attempting these instructions Upper Encoder Spring Silver Lower Encoder Spring Black OR Lock Collar Screw T hand...

Page 70: ...Slide the plastic stop wheel spacer washer and broken encoder spring off the encoder Leave the shoulder spacer on the encoder screw 3 Place the new encoder spring onto the encoder screw The long spring arm should slide into the hole in the lock collar and the short spring arm should go into the hole on the encoder base Shoulder Spacer Plastic Stop Wheel Spacer Washer Encoder Spring Long Spring Arm...

Page 71: ... Hook Holder Parts Tools Needed Please speak to a Grace Company support technician before attempting these instructions Flat head Screwdriver T handle Allen Wrench 3 mm 3 mm Hook Holder Screw 2 Rotate the hand wheel to raise the needle to the highest point Hook Holder 3 Press in on the hook assembly cover and down to open it 4 With the 3 mm Allen wrench remove the hook holder screw shown in gray t...

Page 72: ... 4 Remove the bobbin case from the hook assembly see page 31 5 Turn the inside part of the hook assembly shown in blue so that the positioning guide is at the highest point 6 Slide the finger of the hook holder into the middle of the hook assembly s positioning guide 7 Attach loosely with the hook holder screw Do not tighten Hook Assembly Positioning Guide Hook Holder 1 4 2 3 5 6 7 Reinstalling th...

Page 73: ...n the hook holder with the inside edge of the positioning guide as shown below 9 Tighten the hook holder screw to fasten the hook holder in place The inside part of the hook assembly should no longer rotate freely by hand 8 9 Repairs and Diagnostics ...

Page 74: ...eedle and hook assembly so that they are in the correct places during the creation of a stitch Improper timing can result in damage to the machine and needle or make sewing impossible Please consult with a Grace Company support technician by calling 800 264 0644 before attempting to adjust the timing on your machine Timing the Machine Parts Tools Needed Timing Spacer Please speak to a Grace Compan...

Page 75: ...t the hook is at the top Set Screw x3 Hook 6 7 8 8 Stop raising the needle once the eye is about level with the hook shown in blue Do not continue to raise the needle If the needle reaches the top of its rotation over the hopping foot start over at step 8 9 9 Slip the timing spacer shown in blue into the hook assembly 10 9 Turn the hand wheel the opposite direction to bring the needle back down un...

Page 76: ...airs and Diagnostics 10 Position the tip of the hook shown in blue in the middle of the back of the needle shown in gray This is easier to see from the back of the machine 11 Push the hook assembly inward toward the rear of the machine while tightening the set screw through the timing cut out Watch for bending in the needle and listen for a clicking sound that could indicate the needle is hitting ...

Page 77: ... manual covers additional information on quilting with your machine Appendix Choosing Your Needle page 78 Choosing Your Thread page 80 Choosing Your Fabric and Batting page 83 Troubleshooting Guide page 84 Index page 86 77 ...

Page 78: ...le based upon the thread you re using Thicker thread requires a thicker needle Remember the thicker the thread the lower the thread weight wt number Using the wrong type of needle or using a needle that is bent broken or blunt can damage the fabric the machine and needle For best results Use the recommended needle style for your machine see below Use the needle size appropriate for the weight and ...

Page 79: ...ily and without getting damaged Eye Hole near needle point where the needle is threaded Scarf A cut away on the back of the needle that allows the needle to fit smoothly within the hook assembly when quilting Point The sharp end of the needle Choose the type of needle point to fit your project and always replace your needle once the point is dull Needle Diagram Shaft Eye Point Scarf Needle Front V...

Page 80: ...using new thread on spare quilting materials to find the ideal thread tension Write this information down and store it with your thread for later reference Keep thread out of sunlight to prevent fading and do not store near extreme temperatures Select thread that is ideal for the fabric you re using see the chart below Use similar thread for top and bottom thread Thread Type Ideal Fabric Cotton Co...

Page 81: ...as flame to burn away fuzz and lint giving a smooth appearance Polyester Lubricated Treated with lubricant to reduce friction Avoid thread that is oily to the touch Bonded Treated with resin to increase strength This is typically used for heavy duty applications such as upholstery Thread Size The thickness of the thread is called the weight wt This number is usually stamped on the edge of the top ...

Page 82: ...84 Circus Tent 2985 Twilight Pink 2986 Mauve Orchid 2987 Blueberries 2988 King of Atlantis 2989 Prism 2990 Tropical Sunset 2991 Aurora Lights 2992 Mango Salad 2993 Camp Fire 2994 Mountain Jungle 2995 Desert Flower 2996 Primary School 2997 Mojito 2998 Florence 2999 Cherry Blossom 3000 Candy Apple 3001 Pomegranate 3002 Dusk Rose 3003 Cotton Candy 3004 Tangerine Punch 3005 Grapefruit 3006 Lemon Zest ...

Page 83: ... care that the fabric layers of the quilt are well balanced Batting To choose the best batting for your project consider the look and feel of the quilt that you re making Batting thickness is measured by its loft A low loft batting is thinner and lighter ideal for a quilt with a flatter appearance High loft batting should be used if a fluffy full quilt is desired Typically wool batting is the thic...

Page 84: ...e correct direction in the case page 31 Incorrect thread tension Adjust top thread tension page 49 Adjust bottom thread tension page 31 Hopping foot incorrect distance from needle plate Check distance with height gauge Reinstall hopping foot if incorrect page 59 If problem persists please contact a Grace Company support technician Call 800 264 0644 Thread is breaking Damaged needle Check needle pa...

Page 85: ...ok assembly page 53 Bobbin winder is on Check that bobbin cam is in Off position away from Bobbin stand If problem persists please contact a Grace Company support technician Call 800 264 0644 Thread is bunching up in hook assembly bobbin case area Bobbin wound or threaded incorrectly Check that the bobbin was threaded correctly and inserted the correct direction in the case page 31 Machine imprope...

Page 86: ...clip port 8 19 E electrical 5 encoder 21 23 69 encoder lower 23 encoder port 8 22 24 encoder spring 69 encoder upper 21 F fabric 83 features 5 firmware 68 front left wheel base cover 16 front right wheel base cover 16 front wheel support assembly 13 G grounding instructions 3 guide loops 30 36 H half stitch 28 handlebar assembly 17 handlebar controls 28 40 hand wheel 6 hook assembly 7 71 74 hook h...

Page 87: ...ttings menu 27 sewing mode basting 45 sewing mode cruise 43 sewing mode precise 41 stitch button 28 stitch count 51 stitches per centimeter 28 stitches per inch 28 stitches per minute 47 System Information screen 28 T thread 29 34 80 thread cutter 30 38 threading the machine 34 thread size 81 thread stand 36 thread strength 34 thread tension 32 49 timing machine 74 tools 9 total hours 51 total sti...

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