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Lenni – Lucey Oparation

Bobbin Case Brake Spring

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Bobbin Case Brake Spring Removal

To use magnetic bobbins, you must remove the bobbin

brake spring from your bobbin case. Use a small

screwdriver or other flat tool to gently pry the brake

spring out of the case. Put the spring in a safe place, and

reinsert it when you switch to any other bobbin style (it’s a

good idea to purchase a second bobbin case if you like the

magnetic core bobbins so that you can leave the brake

spring out of the case permanently on one of them).

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Bobbin Case Brake Spring Replacement

To reinsert the brake spring into the bobbin case, position it so that the small “fingers” point out. These will be

slightly raised compared to the rest of the brake spring. In the photos that follow, the Smart Bobbin case (Photo A

below) has a brake spring that has two straight pieces of metal that look like fingers bending slightly up from the

bottom of the case. The Big Bobbin case in Photo B has U-shaped fingers that also bend up slightly. These

“fingers” apply pressure on the bobbin once it is inserted into the bobbin case, it will stop the bobbin from over-

spinning when you stop sewing or change directions.

Align the shorter “cut out” edge or rounded edge of the brake spring with the cut-out opening in the bobbin case,

making sure the brake “fingers” point out away from the case. Use a small screwdriver to force the outermost

“pins” on the spring back into the slots that are on the outer rim of the bobbin case. The brake spring should snap

firmly in place with the small brake fingers facing outward.

For magnetic core bobbins only!

No Brake Springs

Depending on the size of bobbin case you have, your

bobbin case brake spring will look like either example

above. The one on the left is from a Style “L” bobbin

case and the right is for a “Style M” bobbin case.

Photo A

Photo B

Summary of Contents for Lenni

Page 1: ...iarize yourself with their contents You ll learn the different part names and will better understand your set up should you ever need to call us for service Every machine purchased directly from APQS includes a free 6 hour beginner class Visit our Event Calendar to locate a beginner class near you or contact your local dealer for more information Be sure to join the APQS Quilting Channel on YouTub...

Page 2: ...Arms 22 Step 5 a Install the Carriage Bliss Track 25 Step 5 b Install the Carriage NON Bliss Track 27 Step 6 Install the Sewing Head 31 Standard Table Step 7 Install the Rollers 34 Standard Table Step 8 Install the Roller Hardware 37 Step 9 Install the Thread Stand Laser Bolt 40 Step 10 Install the Rear Handles 41 Step 11 Connect Cables and Power Non Quilt Path 43 Step 12 Machine Operation of Lenn...

Page 3: ... All Tables 88 Motor Brushes 90 Needle Up Down Speed Adjustment Needle Positioner 93 Tension Assembly Maintenance 97 Tension Check Spring Replacement 99 Bobbin Thread Cutter Millie Millie 30 109 Wave Washer and or Cutting Blade Replacement 113 Timing Belt Adjustment 118 Timing Your APQS Machine 121 Hook Assembly Maintenance Instructions 140 Quick Troubleshooting Guide 142 Quilting Basics 149 ...

Page 4: ... APQS Quilting Channel on YouTube to see hundreds of APQS videos that show you everything from loading the machine to quilting feathers Join us on the APQS Forum for fun conversation information sharing and every day tips and hints Everyone is welcome we d love to see photos of your projects hear about your successes and even welcome your questions and suggestions on improving our machine and comp...

Page 5: ...upport APQS has trained several APQS Dealers with advanced troubleshooting and support skills These APQS Certified Technicians work closely with the factory team to solve problems and help you get back to quilting as quickly as possible Look for the Certified Technician symbol on the APQS Retailer listings to see if one is near you Warranty Information New APQS Machines sold directly through APQS ...

Page 6: ...ght side of the rollers The roller with no canvas is the Leveler Bar and is not labeled be sure the labeled end of this canvas bar is brought into your sewing space with the label end going toward the right of your needle side of the table Be aware of your chosen orientation and which way the rollers need to be carried into your sewing space you may need to flip the rollers around in your room if ...

Page 7: ... correctly with your machine Here are to models recommended by APQS Engineers Opti UPS Durable Series DS1500B 1500VA Tripp Lite SU1000XLA Are you adding the optional hydraulic lift or overhead lighting to your table See Hydraulic Lift or Overhead Lighting Intallation Manuals These instructions will tell you when it will be best to add those parts and are referenced so you can go to the appropriate...

Page 8: ...l the Rail Cross Tubes 3 Add the front Aluminum Table Rail to the two Table Legs If installing optional Quilt Path Overhead Lighting or a Hydraulic Lift add those BEFORE installing the Table Top 4 Install the Tabletop pads and bumpers then add the Table Top 5 Assemble and mount the Carriage 6 Assemble and install the Sewing Head 7 Install the Pick Up Roller and Leveler Bar 8 Deluxe or Standard Tab...

Page 9: ... 8 1 2021 APQS com Lenni Lucey Standard Table Manual Assembly Tools Helpful but not required Wire Cutter to cut zip ties Power Screwdriver the 2 Bit Assembly Tools includes tools for optional accessories ...

Page 10: ...ft Quilt Path Quilt Path will be labeled as the highest number in the shipment For example if you do not order the Overhead Lighting or Lift but you DO order Quilt Path Box 8 will be your Quilt Path unit If you order Overhead Lighting AND Quilt Path the lighting will be Box 8 and your Quilt Path will be Box 9 IMPORTANT Please keep the sewing head box plus all foam inserts and all packing boxes mat...

Page 11: ...ead screws from each side of the top cover of box 2 Using utility knife cut packing tape on box 3 Once open cut zip ties from rails using wire cutters or scissors 4 Locate all hardware attached to rails under a zip tie it is packed in plastic do not throw this away 5 MOVE rails to sewing area individually be aware of sewing table orientation before moving the rollers and rails Each roller is stamp...

Page 12: ... the leg jam nut with the leg wrench you can turn the threaded leg counterclockwise to extend the leg to the correct distance Re tighten the jam nut when you are at your desired height Repeat the process for each leg Measure from the floor to your naval as your arm crosses your mid section across your body This is the height your table legs should be set to on the first roller Backing Roller 1 Leg...

Page 13: ...hich direction you want the needle side of the machine to face and then use the side view diagram below to orient your two legs in the correct direction to match The Standard table footprint for Lucey is 5 3 and for Lenni it is 4 6 deep with the head pushed as far back as possible toward the rear Pantograph side Standard table lengths are 8 10 or 12 With the machine oriented as shown below the lef...

Page 14: ... leg first based on the orientation described above However you could start with the left leg if it is more convenient but keep in mind of the photo orientation 1 The flat rail side faces the leg s center Lift the rail end on to the leg s rear mounting bracket Tilt the leg toward the rail so that the rail is flush with the mounting bracket on the leg 2 Insert two bolts B through the rail and leg m...

Page 15: ... most bolts on each end of the rear rail This will keep the rail and legs solid as you install the cross tubes in the next step 5 Table with rear rail installed 3 Move to the opposite table leg and attach the rail to the other back leg using two of the bolts through the rail leg mounting bracket along with the lock washers and nuts ...

Page 16: ...oss tubes serrated bolts and spacers for this step You will only need 10 bolts and spacers we have included an extra bolt and spacer Set the felt dots and bumpers aside for now NOTE Ignore the labels on the cross tubes our vendor uses that information to package the tubes for APQS The 5 cross tubes keep the rails parallel and support the pantograph table top Install the cross tubes to the rear tab...

Page 17: ...t the bolt slip the spacer into the rail hole 2 The cross tube has a threaded center hole Align this with the rail mounting hole 3 Hold the cross tube on the inside of the rail and start the bolt into the threaded mounting hole After you start the bolt slip the spacer into the rail hole 5 Repeat steps 1 4 for the remaining cross tubes along the rear rail Be sure that the spacers remain inside the ...

Page 18: ...lat side toward the cross tubes Slide one end into one leg opening center rail between both legs 2 Align the rail mounting holes with each leg bracket Move the leg slightly left or right if necessary Slip a 5 6 x 1 bolt B into the mounting holes on both rail ends Add the lock washer C and nut D to each rail mounting bolt HAND TIGHTEN ONLY at this point ...

Page 19: ...ross tube if necessary 2 Screw the bolt into the cross tube just far enough to keep the spacer in place 3 Insert the 4 remaining spacers and serrated bolts through the rail and into the corresponding cross tubes Double check that each cross tube is square with the rail 4 Use a open end wrench to tighten the 5 serrated bolts for both the front and rear rails 5 Check that the table legs are straight...

Page 20: ...rd Peel the paper backing off the table top bumpers O Press firmly into position as instructed in the next steps 1 Position 6 bumpers on the center cross tube straddling the cross tube s center channel The table top sections will meet at the center cross tube 2 Stick 3 bumpers on each of the 4 remaining cross tubes Put them on one side of the cross tube s center channel or the other Press into pla...

Page 21: ...op sections 3 Place one table top section on the table taking care to place the center sections over one set of bumpers on the center cross tube 4 Place the painter s tape side of the plastic pantograph cover facing the rear pantograph side of the table 5 Make sure the sections meet in the center with each half suppoted on the center cross tube bumpers 5 Remove the painter s tape from the plastic ...

Page 22: ...he End Arm Mounting Holes for the Lucey versus the Lenni 2 Above is shown on Lucey as Lenni s Roller End Arm would be in the back two holes Install the bolt washer and nut as shown Standard table legs are universally built for both Lenni and Lucey machines The end arm s long nose will point toward the NEEDLE end of the quilting machine Use the mounting holes as shown below that match your machine ...

Page 23: ... you can also use it to adjust the table s working height The leg extensions allow 9 inches of upward adjustment 1 Move the table close to its final location 2 Place a level across the two rails near the end of the table parallel to the leg Adjust legs as described below 1 To adjust the leg levelers loosen the large jam nut directly underneath the leg with the leg wrench 2 Place a inch open end wr...

Page 24: ...small amount of drift is normal However if your machine is moving more than a few inches you ll need to actually un level the table slightly to prevent it Make the adjustments described below after your system is fully assembled Since the Bliss carriage rides on top of the rails you will not notice the difference as you quilt In this case the goal is to put a slight twist in the table so that the ...

Page 25: ...e Bliss Carriage Axles To protect your table top and carriage you can leave the carriage inside the styrofoam packaging until you have installed the axles Note The needle side of the carriage has two sets of axle mounting holes Install the Bliss front axle in the second inner set of holes as indicated in the photo above Photo C Photo C ...

Page 26: ...xle over the rear mounting holes Make sure the jack faces the rear of the carriage 4 Tighten the mounting screws securely with a 3 16 allen wrench 1 Remove the rubber packing sleeves from the axle bolts At the rear of the carriage locate the two inner set of holes and start bolts by hand Tighten the mounting screws securely with a 3 16 allen wrench ...

Page 27: ...rriage NON Bliss Track Tools Required 7 16 Open End Wrench 9 16 Open End Wrench Pliers The Non Bliss Carriage Axles are packed in a box inside of the head box Carefully remove the hardware box that is placed next to the sewing head to access the carriage axles Photo D ...

Page 28: ...n the wheel grooves as you install the front axle Have a helper ready to hold the rear axle in place while you install the front axle as directed below Front Axle Installation 1 Remove the rubber packing sleeves from the axle bolts 2 Locate the two holes at the rear of the carriage 3 Tighten the mounting screws securely with a 7 16 allen wrench 1 Place the carriage on the table in the correct orie...

Page 29: ...nd move the reference mark closer to the rail the wheel gets tighter When the mark points directly at the rail the wheel is as tight as possible Step 4 NOTE Always set the left and right wheel cams to the same position 1 The front wheel grooves fit over the front rail lip as shown above These front wheels are adjustable for a custom table fit and feel The offset cam nut holds each wheel to the axl...

Page 30: ...the carriage you can fine tune the carriage movement by adjusting these cams slightly tighter or looser The cam reference marks should point to the same way for each cam Once the front axle mounting bolts are tight use a 9 16 box or open end wrench to adjust both the left and right cam nuts so the reference marks are set at the medium grip setting as showin in number 3 in the previous section not ...

Page 31: ...d Tools Required Phillips Screwdriver Secure Carriage on Table Use the Pony Clamps W to secure your sewing head to the table rail Use a Pony Clamp for each side of the carriage s front axle to keep the sewing head from rolling as you mount the sewing head onto the carriage ...

Page 32: ...e mounting plate GG over the handle and insert the 4 black hand knobs HH Tighten each of the black hand knobs screws a little at a time to prevent the mounting plate from binding 6 Plug the handle wire into the handle jack on the left side of the sewing head Slip the cable into the provided cord clips 7 Plug the cable into the jack on the left side of the top cover NOTE Black hand knobs can be loo...

Page 33: ...k of your table lift the quilting head and guide the axle wheels onto the carriage 2 Be sure to keep the sewing head level as you align the wheels with the carriage 3 To keep the head from rolling off the carriage use the clamps by placing one clamp on each side of the sewing head s front axle wheel as shown above ...

Page 34: ...screws from each end and cutting the strapping tape Locate the roller labled Pick Up each of the fabric rollers have stamped labels of Pick Up Backing and Quilt Top the Leveler Bar has no canvas attached and is not labeled The labeled end of the three rollers will fit into the RIGHT table leg when viewed from the needle side of the machine Sample shown above Loosen the screws on each of the Split ...

Page 35: ...e machine s throat and rest the roller on the machine s throat if necessary while you begin to install the shaft end Move the machine head toward the left table leg 5 Slide one Split Roller Collar onto the roller s LEFT end 6 Move to the right side of your table and insert the Pick Up Roller s labeled end into the uppermost hole on the End Arm 7 Center the rollers between the two end arms allowing...

Page 36: ...eft side of the table and rest the roller on the machine s throat if necessary while you begin to install the shaft end 2 Add the Split Roller Collar to the left side of the Leveler Bar as you did with the Pick Up Roller 3 Move to the right side of your table and insert the Leveler Bar into the End Arm note Lucey End Arm set up is shown below 4 Repeat these steps to install the remaining rollers L...

Page 37: ...ts Required 2 Roller Brakes Install the Quilt Top Backing Brake 1 Hold the blue handle turn the brake bolt counterclockwise to loosen it using a 3 16 allen wrench 2 Loosen the brake bolt enough to slip the brake over the Quilt Top and Quilt Backing Rollers 3 Place the curved end of the two brake plates over the Quilt Backing Roller as shown above ...

Page 38: ...ging the handle repeat the process if more pressure is needed The handle is engaged when its tip points down toward the brake Roller Brake Operation Install the Pick Up Leveler Bar Brake Follow the same process to install the second brake to the Leveler Bar and Pick Up Roller Blue handle outward rounded convex side engages the brake The blue handle can swing around 360 degrees therefore your brake...

Page 39: ... buckle should be on the outside of the leg the the lever should open up 3 Unroll clamp with elastic II Hold the clamp so the side with the elastic attached is facing the floor 4 Raise the buckle lever and slide the elastic end into it as shown above 5 Pull the elastic through to the desired length for your quilt 6 Push the lever down to hold the elastic in position ...

Page 40: ...d mounts on the thread path side of the machine loosen these two mounting screws 2 Slip the thread stand over the mounting screws slide the stand down so the screw slots engage tighten securely 3 Place the thread stand foam disc on the thread stand 1 Thread the laser light bolt into the mounting hole on the thread path side of the machine 2 Tighten the nut against the machine with a open end wrenc...

Page 41: ...ine 2 Push the mounting bracket on to the guide posts until the bracket is flush with the machine 3 Insert the included 9 64 allen wrench into the lower hole on the mounting bracket The wrench will align with the bolt sealed inside the bracket Tighten the screw securely 4 Repeat with the second mounting screw 5 To adjust a handle loosen the corresponding knob and position it where you like then ti...

Page 42: ...d the needle side of the machine front of the machine head 3 Slide the mounting slots over the screws and tighten securely 4 Install the right rear handle in the same manner 6 Plug the left handle s blue cable into the Left Handle jack on the machine 6 Plug the right rear handle s blue cable into the Right Handle jack on the machine ...

Page 43: ...hion Clamp Mounting Screw If you are installing Quilt Path skip this step and move to the Quilt Path Manual to complete your set up 1 Plug one end of the 3 foot CAT 5 cable into the CARRIAGE ENCODER jack 2 Locate the Sewing Head CAT 5 cable taped to the machine s throat It will connect the head encoder pictured above to the side of the machine 3 Plug one end into the encoder jack and the other end...

Page 44: ...ration Bliss Track Carriage Connection Non Bliss Carriage Connection 1 a Plug the other end of the CAT 5 cable into the jack inside the carriage 2 b Plug the other end of the 3 foot CAT 5 cable into the encoder on the carriage s rear axle ...

Page 45: ...CAT 5 Carriage Encoder Cable 4 Slip the cushion clamp over the power cord Insert the mounting screw into the mounting hole Just get it started for now 5 Push the machine all the way forward to check the cord travel Adjust the cushion clamp on the carriage to allow free movement without binding the cords or having them rub on the table Tighten the cushion clamp Use zip ties to hold the carriage enc...

Page 46: ...ecuring Your Threads 1 Move the quilting machine to the location you want to start stitching 2 Bring your bobbin thread to the top of your quilt sandwich by first holding onto your top thread tail o Press any handle toggle switch to bring your needle to the down position press the switch again to bring your needle to the up position Move the machine head slightly away from the needle hole and gent...

Page 47: ...ulator On Off switch IS illuminated 2 The numbers around the dial correspond to stitches per inch when using the Stitch Regulated sewing mode For example in the photo above the dial is pointing near the number 10 indicating the machine will sew approximately 10 stitches every inch 3 When the Stitch Regulator is active you may select a stitch length from 7 15 stitches per inch by turning the dial t...

Page 48: ...r speed can be set anywhere from very slow pointing the dial to the turtle to maximum sewing speed pointing the dial to the rabbit As you move the dial clockwise the machine will sew faster Turning the dial counterclockwise will cause the machine to sew slower 6 You can change this setting at any time as you are sewing even if you have not stopped the sewing motor by tapping the toggle switch away...

Page 49: ...piece of batting in your wire thread guide place thread under the batting not through it to prevent the thread from jumping off the spool or puddling on the bottom of the spool holder 3 IF you have a Thread Break Sensor thread the three hole thread guide directly below the Thread Break Sensor Wheel spiraling around the vertical three hole thread guide 4 IF you DO NOT have a Thread Break Sensor pla...

Page 50: ... causing tangling or looping around the needle Photos above show some optional thread paths through the three hole guide next to the tension assembly Be sure to use the bottom most hole in the guide illustrated with arrows above This last hole ensures that your thread stays deeply between the tension disks and does not slide in and out as you sew 6 Pull the thread between the tension control disks...

Page 51: ...e it down into the guide 9 The first pigtail guide is on the right side of your machine s head and the next two photos show the pigtail guide that is directly above your needle 7 From the check spring on the tension disks feed the thread down and under the L shaped guide shepherd s hook up through the take up lever and down through the pig tail thread guide on Lucey as shown above Lenni has an add...

Page 52: ...ending on the thread thickness you may be able to pull the knot through the needle If the knot will not pass through the needle hole cut the knot off the thread and re thread the needle NOTE take a moment to double check that the thread passed correctly through all thread guides is correctly wrapped clockwise 1 to up to 3 if needed for thinner slick threads times around the Top Thread Break Sensor...

Page 53: ...n is installed towards the center of the bottom plate and the tall stand is close to the front edge opposite from power cord Install the posts by threading them into the metal plate until you can see them coming through to the back Do not thread in too far as it will not allow the winder assembly to sit flat on a surface If posts are hard to start threading into the plate use a pliers to help get ...

Page 54: ... loosening the two mounting screws on the sensor housing with a Phillips screwdriver A preliminary setting would be similar to what is shown below depending on bobbin size The line is a visual representation of where the sensor is seeing the thread level on each bobbin size For the L size the mounting screws are positioned just to the left of center in the opening for the screw the M size is just ...

Page 55: ...rap the thread around the tension discs counterclockwise and through the thread guide closest to the bobbin Once the thread is through the tension discs pull on both sides to make sure the thread is seated between the tension discs Then if your bobbin has slots in the center run the thread through the slot towards the center and out the top of the bobbin If your bobbin does not have slots leave th...

Page 56: ...bin The motor will shut off once the bobbin is filled The first photo shows the bobbin filled without any assistance while winding since the thread will move up and down on the bobbin of its own accord assisting the filling towards the top and bottom of the bobbin will ensure more thread is wound on the bobbin The second photo was done with minimal assistance with a finger or pencil to guide the t...

Page 57: ...ension adjustments can be made using the knob on the tension control The end goal is to wind the thread with enough tension to ensure that when you push on the thread with your fingernail it should feel firm If it feels spongy tighten the tension on the thread as it is winding on the bobbin A thread cutter blade has been included on the winder for your use just wrap the thread under the cutter arm...

Page 58: ...emoving dust between the tension discs is all it will need to run in top shape If you have any questions please contact the Service Team at 800 426 7233 or via e mail at service apqs com Monday thru Friday 8 a m to 5 p m 1 Basic maintenance includes cleaning sensors with a cotton swab to remove duest and lint Also using compressed air to remove lint between the tension discs ...

Page 59: ...e wound bobbins have cardboard sides others have no sides and contain a magnet on the core that substitutes for the bobbin brake or check spring see photos below for more information about the brake spring Inserting L Bobbin into Bobbin Case Place the bobbins into the bobbin case so that the bobbin rotates clockwise when it is inside of the bobbin case Guide the thread tail through the slot on the...

Page 60: ... Bobbin cases will have a pigtail thread guide in the center of the opening This helps keep the bobbin thread in line with the needle on larger bobbins producing a better stitch You can choose to bypass the pigtail thread guide on the case if you find it exerts too much pressure for some threads The photos below describe how to insert the thread into the guide be sure to place your bobbin into the...

Page 61: ...gtail guide in a spiral motion 2 Pull the thread tail up which will wrap the thread into the first loop of the pigtail guide 3 The thread should pass through the pigtail guide as you see in the photo above When you turn the bobbin case around so that you can see the entire bobbin verify that the bobbin is spinning clockwise before inserting the bobbin case in the machine Tension Adjustment Screw P...

Page 62: ...pring that has two straight pieces of metal that look like fingers bending slightly up from the bottom of the case The Big Bobbin case in Photo B has U shaped fingers that also bend up slightly These fingers apply pressure on the bobbin once it is inserted into the bobbin case it will stop the bobbin from over spinning when you stop sewing or change directions Align the shorter cut out edge or rou...

Page 63: ...in the hook assembly leaving the removing latch closed Press the bobbin case firmly into the assembly until you hear it clearly click into place 3 Avoid opening the lever to insert the bobbin unlike some home sewing machines it is not necessary to open the latch to insert the bobbin If you do use the latch there is a greater chance that the bobbin case will not get properly seated into the assembl...

Page 64: ... drops of oil on that particular wick Check each of the four wicks separately Each wick will absorb oil differently you won t need to oil each one every time Avoid over oiling your quilting machine Some signs of over oiling include excess oil accumulating on the needle bar or hopping foot oil dripping from the light bar or out the side of the machine or oil spots on the quilt Take time to wipe the...

Page 65: ...otton produce a lot of lint Lint build up in the bobbin case or hook area can cause tension changes and poor stitch quality Excess lint can also become dirty and could even be quilted into the quilt To prevent lint buildup remove lint from the bobbin case and hook area with compressed or canned air Unlike domestic sewing machines using compressed air is recommended instead of a trush or vacuum it ...

Page 66: ... the rag is out of the way of the hook assembly Since your machine defaults to stitch regulated mode at power up you ll need to press the Stitch Regulator button on your front cover to be able to use manual mode Then press the Less Stitches button to slow the speed to around 8 Now start the machine in manual mode pushing the toggle switch away from the white dot on any handle Paper towels laid ove...

Page 67: ...case nestles in and the hook the silver part that moves around the bobbin basket in a counter clockwise motion see Photo A on previous page Allow the machine to run 10 15 seconds to throw off the excess WD 40 SAFETY NOTE Do not use a rag to remove lint from the area while the machine is running Keep your hands away from the rotating hook assembly while the machine is running Stop the machine by ta...

Page 68: ...utions or push the toggle switch towards the white dot on any handle to move the needle up and down a few times to help distribute the oil around the hook assembly Keep the rag out of the way of moving parts and start the machine again by pushing the toggle switch away from the white dot on any handle to start the machine in manual mode Allow the machine to run for 10 15 seconds so that the oil ca...

Page 69: ...nes is located between the power cord and On Off switch along the top of the machine To access the fuse use the steps below Remove the power cord from the side of the machine and look closely at the area just below the power switch You ll see a small drawer area where the fuse is located To access the fuse place a flat blade screwdriver in the groove on the bottom of the drawer and gently pry the ...

Page 70: ...restoring power to the machine take a few minutes to ensure the machine can cycle the needle up and down by turning the flywheel by hand If the bind or jam has not been cleared before the machine is powered up the replacement fuse will also blow If the fuse replacement process does not allow the machine to turn on you may have blown the fuse that protects the circuit board This fuse is located und...

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Page 72: ... the power cord side of the machine will have plastic clips for the power cord attached to them Keep these clips in a safe place they will be needed when reassembling the machine The screw for the thread guide will also have a gold washer Once the screws have been removed lift the motor cover straight up to remove it from the machine and set it off to the side of the machine There are no wiring co...

Page 73: ...ine Once the screws have been removed lift the top cover up while holding onto the black box that the power cord plugs into This box is attached to the top of the machine so it will stay in position as you remove the top cover Lift cover straight up to clear power module Wire connection for thread break sensor in center of circuit board Remove both screws for power module Remove remaining screws i...

Page 74: ...machine Pull the fuse holder out of the circuit board It is a 3 15 amp 250 volt SLOW BLOW 5mm x 20mm fuse not the fast acting type or 4 amp if the 3 15 is not available and can be purchased at The Source Used to be Radio Shack in Canada or at Radio Shack in the United States Some well stocked auto stores or hardware stores may also carry the fuse or you can order it directly from APQS Grab edge of...

Page 75: ...ng but do not compress them too much or the power won t be able to transfer through the fuse Using flat blade screwdriver turn the fuse holder turn clockwise while slightly pushing in on the fuse holder to lock it into position Reconnect cable from top cover and replace the covers using these instructions in reverse Lock fuse into position by pushing slightly while turning turn clockwise Remember ...

Page 76: ...nue to work except any that involve the motor itself like needle up down and start stop You will still have LED lights and all other indicators but will not be able to run the machine To replace this fuse follow the steps below TURN OFF MACHINE AND UNPLUG POWER CORD FROM MACHINE HEAD BEFORE STARTING Begin by removing the 5 screws on each side that hold the motor cover onto the top of the machine T...

Page 77: ...iring connections on this cover to disconnect Next remove the screws from the top cover on the front of the machine You will also need to remove the 2 small Phillips screws that hold the power cord module in the machine Once all cover screws have been removed lift top cover straight up and off the machine Remove both screws for power cord module Remove remaining screws in top cover ...

Page 78: ...of the machine without disconnecting the cable that connects it to the circuit board Or if you feel more comfortable you can easily disconnect the cable Push the plastic tab towards the cable and then pull the connector out of the circuit board Cover clearance around power cord module Lift cover off machine to expose circuit boards Note wiring connection for thread break sensor from cover to board...

Page 79: ...not available and can be purchased directly from APQS or a well stocked electicronics store Using a flat blade screwdriver push in slightly and turn the inside cap turn to the left this will allow the fuse holder to come out of the machine Replace the bad fuse with a new one and reinstall the fuse holder into the machine Follow the instructions in reverse order to replace covers CSA Motor fuse loc...

Page 80: ...y wheel on the front of the machine to lower the needle completely Note that the hopping foot also lowers Using the toggle switch on the handles will NOT get the hopping foot at its lowest position Check the hopping foot height by sliding a single business card under the foot do not use a card that has a shiny coating as it will be thicker than a standard card stock business card It should slide e...

Page 81: ...net Tip Flash light Time to complete Approximately 5 minutes To access the hopping foot clamp remove the black plastic cap on the right side of the machine near the tension control unit Use a flash light to locate the hopping foot clamp screw This screw will be easily accessible when the hopping foot is at its LOWEST position only Hopping foot clamping screw Use flashlight to see clamping screw Ad...

Page 82: ...the sewing head making it easier to see the clamp screw Or you may try shining a flashlight beam into the long vertical slot where the take up lever travels up and down just next to the access hole This also illuminates the interior of the machine making it easier to see the clamping screw Make sure the needle is in the lowest position before proceeding Loosen the clamping screw by turning it to t...

Page 83: ... just a bit at a time for example try folding a business card and placing it under the foot or place a dime under the foot away from the needle of course for a bit more clearance Replace the black plug into the access hole Place a sticky note or other reminder on near your machine to remind you to return the foot to normal operating height set the hopping foot so that the clearance is the thicknes...

Page 84: ...eaning wheels if necessary 7 16 Combination Wrench Time to Complete Approximately 10 minutes First make sure your encoder wheel and carriage wheel are free from any oxidation build up You can use rubbing alcohol to clean both wheels To test the encoder wheel position hold the carriage stationary and try turning the rubber encoder wheel separately You should feel rubbing or resistance when turning ...

Page 85: ...om to access the bolt Once the encoder box is loose push it closer to the table this will move the encoder wheel in tighter to the carriage wheel Once the position is set then tighten the gold mounting bolt again holding the encoder box in place Check the encoder wheel positioning before tightening the bolt completely Mounting bolt for carriage encoder box Loosen mounting bolt with 7 16 wrench Pus...

Page 86: ...ne and slide it over the top of the other half or remove it entirely from the table This will allow you to access the underside of the carriage The photos to the right show the encoder assembly before it is mounted in the carriage These photos can help you locate the encoder wheel itself and clean with a q tip and rubbing alcohol Oxidation will not build up as much on this wheel due to the steel r...

Page 87: ...you will not need to remove the screw to make the adjustment Loosen this screw then push down on the upper right corner of the encoder box which will move the rubber encoder wheel tighter to the silver wheel Tighten the mounting hardware while holding light pressure on the encoder box For customers with Quilt Path there will be wiring connections on the outside of the carriage but the access to th...

Page 88: ...coder wheel at some point Tools Required Rubbing Alcohol and cotton swabs for cleaning wheels if necessary 7 16 Combination Wrench or Socket Time to Complete Approximately 10 minutes First make sure your encoder wheel and carriage wheel are free from any oxidation build up You can use rubbing alcohol to clean both wheels To test the encoder wheel position hold the machine head stationary and try t...

Page 89: ...is loose push the box towards the front of the machine which will move the encoder wheel closer to the larger wheel see photo below Tighten the bolt slightly and re test the tension between the two wheels You should feel a fair amount of tension between the two wheels Once you have the position you desire tighten the gold bolt securely Use 7 16 wrench to loosen bolt Push box towards front of table...

Page 90: ...lete Approximately 10 minutes IMPORTANT Disconnect power to the machine before proceeding Accessing Motor Brushes Remove 5 screws on each side of machine as shown below Lift off the top cover The procedure is the same for Millie and Freddie machines Use a straight blade screwdriver to remove the brush caps on both sides of the motor Locate Motor Brush Caps Removing Motor Brush Caps Motor Cover Rem...

Page 91: ...ts concave shape matches the curvature of the motor housing You may notice that there are numbers imprinted in the motor brush itself the numbers are not important however making sure the curve at the end is inserted properly is very important A new motor brush is about inch long when measured from the base to the longer side of the curved end as shown below A slight amount of wear is normal If th...

Page 92: ... making sure to insert them with the curvature of the brush matching the curvature of the motor The gold colored piece on the end of the brush will fit into the indentations on the inside of the brush holder either vertically or horizontally Replace the two plastic caps over the motor brushes making sure that the groove for the screwdriver is facing outwards When replacing the plastic caps do not ...

Page 93: ...ver on the side so that no thread can get tangled in the hook during this adjustment Before making the adjustment the machine needs to be warmed up run in the manual mode for 10 15 minutes Press the Stitch Regulator button on the Smart Touch Panel to enable you to run the machine in manual mode Once the Stitch Regulator light is off push the toggle switch away from the white dot on any handle to s...

Page 94: ...components If it feels like it doesn t want to move easily you may need to loosen 2 other parts of the machine to give the plate room to move The first thing to loosen would be the mounting bracket for the rear handles Use the 9 64 allen wrench that was supplied with the machine to loosen the two mounting screws 1 full turn counterclockwise should be enough Remove 2 Phillips screws holding the rea...

Page 95: ...gth gauge There are 2 screws on each side that will need to also be loosened 1 full turn counterclockwise Now that those two components are loose you should be able to slide the cover off the side of the machine Loosen 2 screws on each side 1 full turn counter clockwise Slide plate to side and remove from back of machine ...

Page 96: ...e Start with half a rotation If the machine is taking more than one full second to complete a cycle turn the screw to the right or clockwise Continue to adjust the speed of the needle up needle down until the one full second time lapse has been achieved Once the adjustment has been made reinstall the back plate and tighten the screws securely but do not over tighten them Remember to tighten any ot...

Page 97: ...e to complete Approximately 5 minutes Remove lint between tension disks During daily quilting use compressed air to blow out any lint that has accumulated between the tension disks With your fingers pull out on the outer most tension disk and blow the air between the two larger disks of the tension control unit This will help avoid any problems with lint build up that can cause tension problems Pu...

Page 98: ...to below shows each piece laid down on paper as they were taken off and their general shape This will help the reassembly process after cleaning the two large pressure disks The only wear part that may eventually require replacement is the check spring It may start to get a groove in the area where the thread passes over it To complete this replacement process you will need to remove the entire te...

Page 99: ...rol To remove the tension control unit insert a 5 64 allen wrench in the access hole behind the tension control unit Loosen the set screw at least 2 full turns counter clockwise before trying to remove the tension control unit Once the set screw is loose grab the tension control unit and pull it out of the body of the machine Locate set screw access Set screw location Loosening set screw 5 64 Alle...

Page 100: ... the machine and cause binding on the tension control You will also need to loosen the 3 hole thread guide above the tension control Locate the small screw at the back of the tension control unit Loosen this set screw but do not remove The collar with the check spring installed will then separate from the shaft with the tension disks See Photo A below Set screw holding center shaft Photo A Loosen ...

Page 101: ...he tension control for a thorough cleaning Clean disks with rubbing alcohol and inspect for any spots of oxidation or rust that may have developed if any are noted the entire tension control unit should be replaced The base of the tension unit should also be cleaned to remove any oil build up or lint To install the check spring begin by hooking the U shaped end arm through the slot in the base Ten...

Page 102: ...base and let the spring drop down into the base Take note of the small ear sticking up from the check spring on the inside of the tension control base This ear must fit into a slot located on the center shaft of the tension control Locate the slot in the center shaft Slide bottom of spring towards base Slot in center shaft for check spring ear End of check spring coil Ear ...

Page 103: ... into the slot While holding the outer collar with your left hand and twisting the shaft with your right hand you should see the check spring move with the shaft Rotate the center shaft section so that the check spring just touches the stop on the upper end of the slotted portion of the collar Check spring starting point viewed from top Check spring starting point viewed from base end Rotating cen...

Page 104: ...ced After the spring contacts the top of the slot in the base rotate the shaft about 1 8 of a turn more to create tension on the spring While holding the base and shaft center in place pull the spring downward with your finger and make sure it snaps back against the top of the slot when it is released INCORRECT SPRING STARTING POSITION Rotate 1 8 turn past where check spring touches top of slot Te...

Page 105: ...l the tension control outer components Begin with the first pressure disk with the curved edges going towards the tension control base Next add the second pressure disk this time with the curved edged facing away from the tension control base Hold tension base and center shaft while tightening set screw Inner pressure disk edges curved towards base Outer pressure disk edges curved away from base ...

Page 106: ...iece to go on is the Tornado spring the larger end goes towards the tension control base The adjustment lock washer will go on next This washer has a slight cup to it you will install so the edges are curved towards the tension control base This ensures that the locking ridges will hold the adjustment knob in position Locking disk with edges curved away from base Tornado spring installed Adjustmen...

Page 107: ...e Rotate the tension control so that the U shaped part of the check spring the part the thread lays in is in about the 10 o clock position Do not push the tension control too far into the machine or the check spring will rub against the side cover and will not function correctly It is ideal to have the opening for the check spring in the tension control base to be visible outside of the side cover...

Page 108: ...S com Daily Maintenance Re tighten the allen screw Check that the spring moves freely up and down in its slot between the tension disks and the side of the machine Tighten set screw to hold tension control unit firmly ...

Page 109: ...lint can get caught between the blades or between the wave washers and affect the cutting ability of the blades To access the cutter blades you will need to move the needle plate off to the side of the machine Remove the two screws closest to the front of the machine and the left rear screw Loosen the right rear screw but do not remove it Move the needle plate off the right side of the machine and...

Page 110: ...d cutter blades can be made by tightening the screws that hold the cutter blades down These adjustments should not be made until the blade area has been cleared of any lint as tightening them with lint between them will flatten the washers If you have not already moved the needle plate out of the way remove the two front screws and the left rear screw on the needle plate Loosen the right rear scre...

Page 111: ...ke sure the puller arm will still go between the blades Pull the bobbin thread up through the throat of the machine and hold the thread tail on the front edge of the machine Cycle the thread cutter to test the blade tension If the thread is not completely cut all the way through turn the screws another 1 8 turn clockwise Tighten both screws 1 8 turn at a time to adjust blade pressure Millie Smart ...

Page 112: ...ler Arm Bend Adjustment Another possible issue is if the puller arm gets bent out of alignment with the blades The puller arm is hand bent at the factory to ensure it will go between the blades If for some reason the puller arm has been bent out of place you can make a slight adjustment to the blade by hand The puller arm will move fairly easily by hand push the puller arm into the hole in the thr...

Page 113: ... not be able to adjust the thread cutter so it cuts your thread It is most likely not because the cutting blades are dull it may be because the wave washers have flattened out The wave washers allow the blades to spread apart and allow the thread to be pulled into the blades but keeps enough pressure on the blades so they can cut even the thinnest threads This can also happen if the blades are tig...

Page 114: ...e machine You will have 2 cutting blades and 6 wave washers in the blade assembly To reinstall the cutter blade assembly begin by putting the first blade onto the screws with the flat side facing up as shown below Put 3 wave washers on each screw as shown below First blade on screws flat side up Remove 2 screws holding blade assembly on machine Add 3 wave washers to each screw Wave Washers Wave Wa...

Page 115: ...veled side up Carefully pick up the blade assembly and turn it over so you can line up the screws with the holes in the machine BE VERY CAREFUL THE CUTTING EDGE OF THE BLADES IS VERY SHARP Second blade installed with beveled side up flat side down Hold assembly together Position blade assembly over threaded holes in machine ...

Page 116: ...tle on the machine Manually push the leading edge of the puller arm until it rests between the cutting blades Slowly tighten the screws just until you feel resistance with the blade assembly and then turn more Start both screws while holding blade assembly Tighten screws just until they touch the blades Move puller arm to blades Puller arm positioned between blades Tighten screws until resistance ...

Page 117: ... up through the hole in the throat of the machine up over the needle bar screw and hold the thread firmly on the leading edge of the machine so that the thread is taut This will ensure the puller arm will catch the thread and pull it to the cutter blades correctly Cycle the cutter and test the cutting abilities Continue adjusting the blade tension until you have completed a successful cut at least...

Page 118: ...e if the hook is rotating properly and to see if the needle touches the hook assembly as it is moving down This would indicate that either your timing belt requires an adjustment or that you machine may need to be re timed Always check the Timing Belt before re timing the machine 3 If needle touches Hook Assembly sooner than it should before thumb your machine needs a belt adjustment 4 Image A sho...

Page 119: ... part number 2874 15 and remove the head from your table to install the tool or to make the necessary belt adjustment using a 5 32 allen wrench b The arm extension can be installed using a 3 32 allen wrench to tightening two screws 4 Once the Belt Tension Arm Extension or 5 32 allen wrench is inserted into the belt tensioning allen screw turn the tool two full turns counterclockwise to the left to...

Page 120: ...y that you can now see the hole of the needle through the hook assembly 9 Turn Flywheel UP to verify Hook rotation and needle clearance 10 If an additional adjustment is needed to the Timing Belt repeat step 6 7 and 8 11 If no further Timing Belt adjustment is needed move to the back of the machine and tighten the Timing Belt by moving the Belt Tension Arm Extension or allen wrench clockwise 2 1 2...

Page 121: ...the needle bar depth If skips with needle holes are noted in one direction only look for deflection of the needle Symptom Thread looping on bottom breaking thread Solution Tighten top tension and or loosen bobbin tension Check for burrs on the hook or needle plate needle hole The timing is set very carefully at the factory and rarely needs adjustment After double checking the tension thread path b...

Page 122: ...rself with the hook assembly area The diagram below is a side view of the area and names all of the machine parts Knowing the terminology will help in the future with the timing process Hook Assembly Hopping Foot Hook Point Needle Bobbin Basket Hook Finger Needle Plate Scarf of Needle Drive Shaft Hook Shaft Coupler Thumb of Hook ...

Page 123: ...river with 3 16 tip and long handle Style M Hook Assembly 2036 04 At least 1 other long handled flat blade screwdriver Style M Hook Finger 2035 02 Flat Mill File Bastard Cut Jeweler s Loupe or other form of magnification Flashlight Time to complete Approximately 30 minutes or more depending on experience Cabinet Tip Screwdriver Keystone Tip Screwdriver 2 Phillips Stubby Screwdriver Flat Mill File ...

Page 124: ...ceed to Step One of the Timing Process Needle Bar Depth Remove needle from needle bar remove the needle plate using a short Phillips screwdriver With the needle plate removed you will see spacers that are permanently attached to the machine no washers needed Remove the hook retaining finger screw using Phillips screwdriver and pop out the hook finger Loosen the 3 slotted screws on back side of hoo...

Page 125: ... air gap between the coupler and hook assembly will be used to remove the old hook assembly If the air gap is small use a flat blade screwdriver to open the gap From the top of the machine insert the tip of a flat blade screwdriver in the space between the back of the hook assembly and the hook coupler and twist the screwdriver s handle this will open up the space between the two pieces Air gap be...

Page 126: ...f the shaft DO NOT USE THE FRAME OF THE MACHINE TO PULL THE OLD HOOK ASSEMBLY OFF THE SHAFT You greatly increase the risk of changing the position of the hook shaft coupler or the drive shaft which will make the timing process much more difficult to complete Inspect the hook shaft after removing the hook assembly and lightly buff any rough areas where set screws were located You can use a flat fil...

Page 127: ...ke the timing process much easier Continue gently buffing until the assembly slides on and off without effort The next step will be able to get the timing components mounted on the machine to make the timing process go more smoothly You will need to begin by using a new needle Install a New Needle ALWAYS BEGIN TIMING PROCESS WITH A NEW NEEDLE It is helpful to mark the back of the new needle you ar...

Page 128: ...e is inserted with the eye centered you can use a thin pin pushed through the needle eye to show the direction it is pointing or use a magnet we have the magnets available through our online store if you are interested Hold the hook assembly as shown below lining up the oval slot in the bobbin basket with the hook point Hook Point Oval hole in bobbin basket Front freehand Back throat of machine Ne...

Page 129: ...tion Make sure the needle goes into the oval slot in the bobbin basket as shown in the photo below right Position the hook assembly so that the hook point touches the needle at this point It does not matter where just having the hook assembly close to the needle will help install the hook finger in the next step DO NOT TIGHTEN ANY SCREWS ON THE HOOK ASSEMBLY AT THIS POINT Hook Assembly on Coupler ...

Page 130: ... finger about half way into the cut out along the front edge This will allow you to be able to move the hook assembly a little forward or a little backward without losing the basket position The hook finger should be close enough to hold the basket from spinning but the exact position is not critical at this point Now you can begin the timing process Hook point touching side of needle to allow for...

Page 131: ... is not centered on the plate Keep this in mind when re installing the plate Make sure your needle is in its lowest position by rotating the front hand wheel in a clockwise direction until the needle is in the lowest part of its stroke right before the needle starts up again From the front of the machine where the bobbin case fits look directly into the front of the hook assembly You should be abl...

Page 132: ... out of the way while you make adjustments to the needle bar is to move the cover up on the machine and use 1 of the Phillips screws you removed to hold it in place as shown below This will give you access to the needle bar adjustment hole This will only be accessible when the needle bar is at the lowest position Remove 2 screws on each side of front cover Carefully pull front cover away from mach...

Page 133: ... the photographs below Be careful not to twist the needle bar as you adjust it use the position of the needle bar set screw as guides to make sure the bar is staying straight Retighten the clamping screw as tight as possible Double check the needle depth one more time comparing it to the photo on the previous page Make sure the needle bar is in its lowest position by rotating the fly wheel back an...

Page 134: ...ou added to the back of the needle The process to position the needle and hook for proper rotation begins below With the needle bar in its lowest position hold the hook assembly in place with the hook point behind the needle Rotate the hand wheel of the machine in a clockwise direction slowly Observe the scarf or notch on the back side of the needle as it is coming up from lowest point Once you ha...

Page 135: ... has loosen the screw and reposition the hook point again lightly before tightening the screw when the correct position is set Do not retighten all of the screws until completing the next step Test the hook rotation by turning the hand wheel several times CLOCKWISE normal rotation for the machine If you have set the rotation correctly the needle should clear all rotating parts for several full rot...

Page 136: ...oint does not touch or slightly deflect the needle you must move the hook assembly forward on the collar shaft bringing the hook closer to the needle You can use a screwdriver to gently pry the hook forward WITHOUT CHANGING THE PROPER HOOK ROTATION THAT WAS SET IN STEP 2 If the screw on the hook assembly is only slightly tightened in the previous step using the screwdriver to move the hook will no...

Page 137: ...screw until they all feel very snug wait to do the final super tight on the screws until you have completed the next step and turned the machine on NOTE For Style L Hook Assemblies be very careful when working with the screw on the flat side of the hook assembly It is not as strong as the other 2 screws are so you will not be able to tighten it as tight as the other 2 Step 4 Hook Retaining Finger ...

Page 138: ...ure you have timed the needle and hook assembly correctly Turn the machine s stitch regulator off by using the Smart Touch panel Adjust the stitches setting to a low setting and then engage the motor by pushing the toggle switch away from the white button Listen to the machine as it runs you should hear an audible tick sound each time the needle is deflected This should be a tick and not a thunk I...

Page 139: ...e Plate Raise the needle out of the hook area using the fly wheel Reinstall the needle plate making sure it is oriented correctly for the needle to pass through the needle plate hole Be sure to tighten the screws securely Reinstall and tighten all 4 needle plate screws ...

Page 140: ...Use your fingernail and slide it along the surface of this area Sometimes you cannot see any damage or roughness on this area but you can feel it with your fingernail If you detect any imperfection in this surface it must be polished smooth DO NOT POLISH THE AREA MARKED IN RED The red area is the hook point it must stay very sharp on the tip If the hook point is buffed then the entire hook assembl...

Page 141: ... of the machine For best results while stitching a use a sharp needle A dull or blunt needle will make a popping noise as it enters the fabric and should be replaced immediately Also check the needle for any burrs which may be cutting the thread We discourage using titanium coated needles in your APQS machine If a titanium needle breaks more severe damage to your quilt and hook assembly can occur ...

Page 142: ... Thread used should be industrial strength preferably at least 50 weight We recommend using polyester for strength however if cotton thread is used check the hook and bobbin case frequently to keep them clear of lint produced by cotton Clean under the tension finger tongue with compressed air or the corner of a business card DO NOT USE A PIN this can scratch the underside of the tongue and cause s...

Page 143: ...eading section for information on how to thread the 3 hole guide directly above the tensioner to create the proper pre tension on your thread type The bottom of the check spring s u shaped curve on the tension control unit should be at approximately 10 o clock in its resting position with only a light to moderate amount of tension on the spring Refer to Tension Control Maintenance section for adju...

Page 144: ...ance The tension must be adjusted when using different types of thread polyester cotton and monofilament The thread will break if the top tension is too tight or loop if the tension is too loose Top tension too tight Top tension too loose ...

Page 145: ...chine head Thread fraying or breakage can be caused by tension that is too tight or there could be a burr or scratch somewhere on the hook assembly or in the needle plate s needle hole The hopping foot height should be only 1 64 approximate thickness of a business card in its lowest position without fabric under it This is the best height for very thin battings An adjustment can be made to accommo...

Page 146: ... finger should set approximately 1 3 of the way into the notch in the bobbin basket This allows the bobbin thread to pass through when making a stitch yet keeps the bobbin basket from spinning See Timing Section for more information Correct hook finger position ...

Page 147: ...e too fast Motor is running to slow for manual movements Top tension is too loose Improper threading Burr on sewing hook Fuzzy linty thread Machine fails to run A B C D E F G Master power switch off Motor speed gauge set to 0 or turtle icon Breaker tripped in electrical panel Blown fuse on quilting machine Faulty extension cord if used Outlet failure Power cord near switch loose Machine too noisy ...

Page 148: ... the back right hand side of the quilting machine help diagnose problems Use this chart when working with an APQS technician to determine certain functions and help guide the technician toward a solution Indicator Light Description Indicator Lights A1 A2 B1 B2 C3 B3 A3 E1 E2 F1 F2 F3 E3 D3 D1 C1 C2 D2 ...

Page 149: ...ad a quilt top including pinning floating and even using zippers discussed in a bit more detail below We ll demonstrate the two most common types of loading here but don t be afraid to experiment until the method feels right to you We recommend that you first load practice fabric and batting such as muslin old sheets etc Spend time and practice practice practice If you want to develop your skills ...

Page 150: ...cket available for both standard and deluxe tables check out on our Online Store However this method does not provide a lot of control over the quilt top and it could shift quite a bit unless you use other clamping methods to hold it securely on the Quilt Back Roller Method 3 Full Attachment The full attachment method involves pinning the quilt top to the Pick Up roller in addition to the backing ...

Page 151: ...loose or open seams Make sure the batting is 4 inches larger than your quilt on all sides Make sure the backing is at least 4 inches larger than your quilt on all sides you ll need 4 6 inches more than that if you use Red Snappers or Leader Grips Mark the top of the quilt with a safety pin Mark the top of the backing with a safety pin Step 2 Choose your loading method While all three methods are o...

Page 152: ...a safety pin in the top of your quilt When it s time to load the layers on your frame make sure the safety pins end up on the same side of the frame No matter what loading method or attachment device you use the backing fabric must always be loaded to the Quilt Back Roller and the Pick Up Roller While your backing does not need to be completely square it DOES need to have two straight parallel edg...

Page 153: ...canvas Start in the center of your backing fabric and pin it to the canvas center mark on your Backing Roller keeping the pins close but not overlapping Position the pins about inch in from the raw edge with pins going in the same direction Work from the center to one end then return to the center and pin to the other end of the fabric For Both Methods Engage the brake after positioning the backin...

Page 154: ... fabric should also be straight and parallel to the floor If not begin rolling it on again striving for consistent pressure from both hands as you wrap it on the roller Step 6 Prepare and Mount the Quilt Top Press the quilt if necessary and trim any threads that might shadow through to the quilt s surface Check for holes or seams that are not secure and repair if needed Remember that if you re mou...

Page 155: ...s on the left side of the frame hold the quilt top so its safety pin is also on the left side Place the excess body of the quilt top across the frame and over the Pick Up Roller Then align the straight edge with the Quilt Top Roller s canvas edge matching your center mark from the quilt top with the center mark on the canvas If the quilt is square and wavy borders are not a concern pin as you did ...

Page 156: ...the quilt to check that it is rolling straight the seams should stay parallel to the roller If not twist the seams that are wrapping around the roller to tighten them until the horizontal seam stays parallel with the roller With each seam that wraps around the roller twist the seam as if to tighten it onto the roller This allows the quilt to stay flat and prevents sagging side borders Work the sea...

Page 157: ... Up Roller wrapping the leveler bar inside the Pick Up Roller canvas The leveler bar will be hiding inside the wrap over of the Pick Up Roller canvas Now bring your quilt backing across the table and over the top of the Pick Up Roller Line up the backing s straight edge with the edge of the Pick Up Roller canvas again matching the center marks Pin it in place just as you did on the Quilt Backing R...

Page 158: ...ick Up Roller canvas Adjust the batting and backing until they are smooth Allow the excess batting to drape on the floor under the frame Step 9 Align the Quilt Top and Secure it to the Batting Remember partially floating a top means that it is NOT attached to the Pick Up Roller Canvas it will rest on the backing and batting instead However you ll want to keep the quilt straight and if you re going...

Page 159: ...abric You might wish to start in the center and baste out to the left and right if your batting is puffy to keep the quilt from creeping to the right as you baste If your quilting will stay on the quilt top such as a border design that stays inside the border you can use pins along the reference line instead For the most control use your needle up down button to place single stitches about one inc...

Page 160: ...dge trying to stay inside the seam allowance for the binding To help keep the side edges from scooting as you work down the quilt try stitching the left edge of the quilt from top to bottom move from the leveler bar toward the quilt top roller and then stitch the right border from bottom to top from the quilt top roller to the leveler bar A word of caution the straight basting stitch method locks ...

Page 161: ...t 38 Brake Operation 38 Cables and Power 43 46 Carriage 10 Carriage Encoder Adjustment Bliss 86 Carriage Encoder Adjustment Non Bliss 84 Check Oil Wicks 64 Check Spring 50 Check Spring Tension Setting 105 Clean and Oil the Hook 65 Cord Management 45 Cross Tubes 16 Customer Service Team 1 Education Tab 4 Fabric Clamp Install 39 Fabric Rollers 10 Facebook APQS 1 FREE APQS Beginner Class 149 Front Ax...

Page 162: ...ustment 112 Thread Cutter Wave Washer or Blade Replacement 113 Thread Stand 40 Threading Machine 49 Timing Hook Assembly Hook Point 128 Hook Assembly Diagram 122 Hook Assembly Evaluation 124 Hook Finger 130 Needle Depth 133 New Needle 127 Tools Needed 123 Timing APQS Machines 121 Timing Belt Adjustment 118 Timing Process Step 1 Needle Bar Depth 131 Step 2 Hook Rotation 134 Step 3 Needle Hook Clear...

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