handi quilter HQ Sweet Sixteen, User Manual

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL 11 08 10 2010 Handi Quilter Inc Designed by a Quilter for Quilters ...

Page 2: ...isit to learn more about the art of quilting We ve posted tips tricks and tutorials on subjects as di verse as Oiling Your Machine to Loading a Quilt to Making Perfect Feathers We ve got videos to watch pdf files to print out for reference and forums for asking questions Set up your own Handi Quilter Glog a combina tion blog and photo gallery where you can share your own quilting story Your new qu...

Page 3: ...to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer or local sales distributor could void the user s authority to operate the equipment IMPORTANT I...

Page 4: ...ot operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered To disconnect turn the machine switch to the symbol O position which represents off then remove plug from outlet Do not unplug by pulling on cord To unplug grasp the plug not the cord Keep fingers away from all moving parts Special care is required around the machine needle Always use the proper needle pla...

Page 5: ... the machine and therefore should never be used 3 Do not drop or bump the machine 4 Always consult the manual to replace or fix the presser foot needle or any other part of the machine To repair or adjust the machine If the machine breaks down or needs adjustment first check the troubleshooting chart in the appendix to inspect and adjust the machine yourself For more product information and update...

Page 6: ...g Always replace the fuse cover Never use plugs with the fuse cover omitted WARNING DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E BY THE EARTH SYMBOL OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN AND YELLOW The wires in this main lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wiring in the main lead of this appliance may not ...

Page 7: ... to a 2 pole receptacle as shown in sketch B if a properly grounded outlet is not available The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded out let can be installed by a qualified electrician The green colored rigid ear lug and the like extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover When ever the adapter is used i...

Page 8: ...N insérez ni ne laissez tomber aucun objet dans les ouvertures N utilisez pas la machine à l extérieur Ne faites pas fonctionner la machine en cas d utilisation d aérosols pulvérisations ou d administration d oxygène Pour débrancher la machine mettez l interrupteur de la machine en position O position d arrêt puis retirez la fiche de la prise Ne débranchez pas la machine en tirant sur le câble Tir...

Page 9: ...s à récurer peuvent endommager le boîtier et la machine et ne doivent donc jamais être utilisés 3 Ne faites pas tomber et ne cognez jamais la machine 4 Consultez toujours ce manuel pour remplacer ou fixer correctement les pieds de biche l aiguille ou toute autre pièce Pour réparer ou régler la machine Si la machine tombe en panne ou nécessite des réglages consultez tout d abord le tableau de dépan...

Page 10: ...iews 8 Setting Up the Table Placing Machine in Table Installing Power Cord Installing Foot Pedal 9 Installing Thread Mast Installing Color Touch Screen 10 Inserting Needle Needle Thread Selection Guide Adjusting Hopping Foot 11 Threading the Machine 13 Bobbin Case and Bobbin Thread Tension Adjustments 15 Top Thread Tension Adjustment Maintenance 16 Using the Touch Screen Displays 23 Geting Started...

Page 11: ...Use only attachments recommended by the manufac turer 11 To disconnect from the wall outlet push the switch to the off position then remove the plug from outlet pulling from the plug not the cord Never operate the HQ Sweet Sixteen if the cord is damaged or not working correctly If a mechanical or electrical problem is encountered return the HQ Sweet Sixteen to the nearest authorized service center...

Page 12: ... Lever 8 Thread Guide F 9 Front Casing Frame 10 Hand Wheel HQ Sweet Sixteen Components Front Side View Figure 1 3 2 1 7 6 4 5 8 10 Components Not Identified Because the HQ Sweet Sixteen is upgradeable to a stand up frame quilting system there are components found on the machine that are not used for sit down machine quilting such as threaded holes for handlebars 9 ...

Page 13: ...olor Touch Screen Display Connector 22 Threaded Horizontal Spool Pin Mounting Hole 11 Needle Bar 12 Needle Bar Thread Guide 13 Needle 14 Hopping Foot 15 Needle Plate 16 Presser Bar 17 Front Threaded Display Mounting Holes Back Side View Figure 2 22 17 18 20 19 15 14 13 12 11 DETAIL A 16 21 ...

Page 14: ... 24 Power Cord Connector 25 Accessory Power Outlet 26 Foot Pedal Connector 27 Spool Pin 1 28 Electronic Control Pod C Pod 29 Bobbin Assembly Rear and Front Views Rear Front Figure 3 24 23 28 32 31 29 30 27 30 LED Light Ring 31 Power Pod P Pod 32 Spool Pin 2 25 ...

Page 15: ...e table weighs nearly 50 pounds so it is recommended that you ask someone to help 2 Unfold the legs pulling on the horizontal braces until the legs snap into place Set the table upright 3 Make the table taller by pinching the two height adjustment tabs on each set of legs and lifting on table while holding legs down with foot Make the table shorter by pinching the same tabs and pushing down on the...

Page 16: ... touch screen comes pre installed on its mounting bracket and should have one end of the D cable attached to the back of the touch screen see Figure 6 NOTE Confirm that the power is turned offer before installing the Color Touch Screen 1 Remove the two long bolts and two star washers from the bag in which they are packed 2 There are three holes on top of the machine head see page 6 Figure 2 17 Only...

Page 17: ...e see Figure 7 push the needle all the way up into the needle bar until it can go no further Look into the sight hole to verify that the butt of the needle reaches the top of the sight hole 5 Carefully tighten the thumb screw Over tightening the thumb screw will result in damaged threads or stripping of the screw hole Stripped holes are not covered under warranty To avoid over tightening the screw...

Page 18: ...ps These videos are also available on www HandiQuilter com Threading the Machine B C D E A BACK FRONT 2 TENSION ASSEMBLY TAKE UP SPRING 1 B DE DETAIL 2 F Page 12 HQ18 Avanté User Manual 1 Place a cone or spool of thread on the spool pin Pass the thread through the thread mast eyelet from back to front continuing to thread guide A Figure 11 2 Continue to the three hole thread guide B Wrap all three...

Page 19: ... through the hole thread guide F 7 Make sure the thread is following the groove down the front of the needle and threads from front to back Be careful that the thread does not twist around the needle IMPORTANT NOTE The HQ Sweet Sixteen quilting machine does not have a presser foot lever or top tension release like a home sewing machine On a home sewing machine the top tension is released when the ...

Page 20: ...showing adjust ing bobbin tension and other tips These videos are also available on www HandiQuilter com 3 To insert the bobbin case into the machine grasp the bobbin case with thumb and first finger Do not lift the lever on bobbin case Fit the bobbin case onto the hook spindle in the machine Rotate the case until the open throat keys into the alignment notch in the middle of the hook Push the cas...

Page 21: ...ending on the fabric thread or batting used in each project Unlike the bobbin case adjustment which requires minute adjustments like the tick of a clock the top ten sion knob may require turns anywhere from 1 4 of a turn to 2 4 turns to achieve balanced tension Tighten Top Thread Tension To adjust the top tension tighter turn the top thread ten sion knob page 5 Figure 1 5 clockwise Top Thread Tens...

Page 22: ...e the bobbin and case before oiling Clean around the hook assembly with a soft brush to remove lint Put a very small drop of oil on the hook in the region where the bobbin basket as sembly and the rotating hook meet see Figure 17 The bobbin basket is the portion of the hook that the bobbin case snaps into The bobbin basket remains stationary while the hook rotates around the basket The oil lubri c...

Page 23: ... value that is displayed is con trolled by the Limit that is set for the machine Limit Controls The Limit box encompasses two main features the My Speed controls and Preset buttons The My Speed controls consist of and buttons and the white My Speed display box Figure 20 Pressing the button will increase the maximum motor speed the pedal con trols Pressing the button will decrease the maximum speed...

Page 24: ...up pressing the button will cause the needle to move to the down position If the needle is down it will return to the up position Pressing and holding the button for a longer time allows you to do a full stitch As long as you continue to hold the button down the machine will continue to stitch at a slow rate and when the button is released the needle will stop in the closest stop position up or do...

Page 25: ...rformed Diagnos tic functions are generally only used when working with Handi Quilter Technical Support to resolve issues System Information The Sys Info Button provides access to machine infor mation This includes the machine Serial Number the hardware and firmware version numbers and the Stitch Counters Calculator An on screen calculator may be accessed from the More screen Presets Press the Pre...

Page 26: ... to left Press the Main button to return to Main menu screen or the Back button to return to the More menu screen Diagnostics Screen Figure 27 Four different diagnostics tests can be performed on the machine These functions test the motor control opera tion the foot pedal and the internal position sensors Press the Main button to return to the Main menu screen or the Back button to return to the M...

Page 27: ...he foot pedal to stop the machine Figure 30 Press the Main button to return to the Main menu screen or the Back button to return to the More menu screen Pedal Test The Pedal test can help you determine if there is a prob lem with the HQ Sweet Sixteen foot pedal As you slowly depress the foot pedal a percent of depression will appear in the white box The foot pedal should be controllable from 0 to ...

Page 28: ...eset but ton found aligned with the Trip counter The Lifetime counter cannot be reset and should be used as an indicator to determine when general machine maintenance should be performed by an authorized Handi Quilter Representative Figure 32 Press the Main button to return to the Main menu screen or the Back button to return to the More menu screen Calculator Screen A basic six function calculato...

Page 29: ...current setting The top preset value indicated by the number 1 box on the left adjusts the top button on the main screen Press ing the button will increase the preset speed and pressing the button will decrease the speed These presets are saved so that they are preserved even if the machine is turned off Press the Main button to return to the Main menu screen or the Back button to return to the Mo...

Page 30: ...stitch In order to become comfortable using the HQ Sweet Sixteen quilters can begin with a few simple techniques using a sample quilt sandwich two pieces of fabric with a layer of batting between them Set the machine at a medium My Speed setting perhaps 25 and begin moving the fabric until you become ac customed to the resistance By moving the fabric faster the stitches begin to elongate The My Sp...

Page 31: ...f the nee dle to make sure the needle is at the 6 o clock position see Photo 16 If you stand directly in front of the needle facing the bobbin case side of the ma chine you will see the entire needle eye directly facing you This is 6 o clock position Make sure 1 the needle is installed all the way into the needle bar to the needle stop hole in the needle bar 2 the long groove in the needle is towa...

Page 32: ... the thread tension is not so tight that the wound bobbin thread feels hard and causes the bobbin sides to bulge It should also not be so loose that the thread is spongy which can cause the thread to tangle as it is wound Poorly wound bobbin Hand Wheel Won t Rotate Corrective Measure Turn off the machine and remove the power plug from the electrical outlet Remove the bobbin case from the machine L...

Page 33: ...se the proper size needle Needle not suited for the thread Move more quickly so stitches don t overlap or build up When starting the machine begin moving immediately Sewing in one place too long will cause the thread to break Hesitating too long at one point in the pattern Timing of the machine is improper Consult a repair technician at your local authorized Handi Quilter representative Improper n...

Page 34: ...measures 18 x 30 see Figure 36 Purchase one or two to provide extra support for large projects Adding two extensions will expand the original table to a full six feet in width one extension shown above OttLite for HQ Sweet Sixteen Figure 38 Add an additional light source for side lighting your quilting stitches Can be especially useful when quilting with white thread on white fabric OttLite mounts...

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Page 36: ...er source when not in use The limited warranty stated in sections b c and d above shall be limited solely to the replacement of parts which in the opinion of HQ are defective in workmanship or material and are returned to HQ or an authorized repair facility or such other point or place that may be designated by HQ All other costs including cost of freight and shipment for repair under this warrant...

Page 37: ...or replaced Product whichever is longer HQ s entire liability for any defective Product shall in no event exceed the purchase price for the defective Product This limitation applies even if Handi Quilter cannot or does not repair or replace any defective Product Warranty Claims Service under the above warranties may be obtained by returning the quilting machine with proof of purchase to the author...

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Page 40: ...long dotted line and mail or fax this registration information within 30 days of purchase How to use the foot control How to use the color touch screen Explain functions of touch screen displays How to set Presets and My Speed How to use Needle up down tie off button Table Adjusting length Not applicable for HQ Sweet Sixteen Adjusting height Machine Set up Identify the main parts of the machine an...

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