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Lucey Operation

With each pressing of the toggle switch (toward the white dot on your handle), the machine will make a

“half stitch.” You may continue pressing the button to place precise stitches where you want them.

You can also keep the toggle switch pressed toward the white dot rather than pressing it

repeatedly. This will make the machine cycle through a complete “UP-DOWN” sequence so that

you can make full stitches. Place these stitches close together to secure your stitches. Place at

least 8

–

10 stitches right next to each other for a firm, secure start.

When you release the toggle switch, the machine will cycle the needle into the up or down

position.

If you wish to change the needle position from where it stopped, press the toggle switch toward

the white dot once more.

To end your stitches and secure your top and bobbin thread, stop sewing about ¼-inch away from your

actual intended stopping point. Use the “Needle Up/Down” toggle switch again (press the toggle switch

on any handle toward the white dot) to place very close stitches for securing the thread.

Stitch Regulated & Manual Stitching Modes

Stitch Regulated

The Stitch

Regulator is active

when the blue LED

light next to the

Stitch Regulator

On/Off switch IS

illuminated.

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.

When the Stitch Regulator is active, you may select a stitch length from 7

–

stitches per inch by turning the dial to the desired length. Most quilters find

stitches between 10

–

11 stitches per inch to be the most pleasing, but you can

select a length that suits you.

If you stop moving the machine in Stitch Regulated Mode, but do not tap the

sewing motor toggle switch, the machine is still active but will not stitch until

you move it again. Your machine head will BEEP every few seconds to remind

you that your machine motor is still ON. Tap the toggle switch on any handle

away from the white dot to stop the sewing motor completely.

NOTE:

You can change this setting as you sew; you will not have to

stop the sewing motor to adjust your stitch length.

Summary of Contents for Lucey Deluxe Table

Page 1: ...e yourself with their contents You ll learn the different part names and will better understand your setup 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 YouTube you ...

Page 2: ...12 Step 3 Install the Table Top for Deluxe Table 19 Step 4 Level the Table 21 Step 5 a Install the Bliss Carriage Axles 23 Step 5 b Install the Carriage Non Bliss Track 25 Step 6 Install the Sewing Head 29 Step 7 Install the Rollers for Deluxe Table 33 Install the Optional Automatic Quilt Advance on Deluxe Table 41 Step 9 Install the Thread Stand Laser Light Bolt 45 Step 10 Install the Rear Handle...

Page 3: ...PQS 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 everyday 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 company...

Page 4: ...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 include a Limited Lifetime Warranty to the original owner Demo machines and Certified U...

Page 5: ...eveler Bar and is not labeled be sure the threaded end of this bar is brought into your sewing space with the threaded end going toward the left 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 they were brought in incorrectly and if you don t have room to...

Page 6: ...rectly with your machine Here are two 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 In...

Page 7: ...e 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 Table 9...

Page 8: ...8 9 1 2022 APQS com Lucey Deluxe Installation Assembly Tools Assembly Tools includes tools for optional accessories ...

Page 9: ...uilt 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 materia...

Page 10: ...ad 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 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 stamped for ...

Page 11: ...g 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 Jam Nu...

Page 12: ...h 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 table footprint is 5 6 deep with the head pushed as far back as possible toward the rear Pantograph side If you have the optional automatic quilt advance add 8 to the table length you ordered e g a 12 foot table with the advance will mea...

Page 13: ...rst based on the orientation described above However you could start with the left leg if it is more convenient but keep in mind 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 mounting br...

Page 14: ...termost 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 15: ...cross 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 t...

Page 16: ...art 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 th...

Page 17: ... flat 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 16 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 18: ... cross 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 straig...

Page 19: ... going forward 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 Pr...

Page 20: ...ble top section on the table taking care to place the center sections over one set of bumpers on the center cross tube 3 Place the painter s tape side of the plastic pantograph cover facing the rear pantograph side of the table 4 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 pantograph cover Paper pat...

Page 21: ...ss 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 ...

Page 22: ...ne drift A 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 s...

Page 23: ...iage 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 image above image C Image C 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 ...

Page 24: ... Double check that the rail guard on the axle faces the carriage front 5 Place the Bliss rear carriage axle 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 ...

Page 25: ...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 Install the Rear Carriage Axle To protect your table top and carriage you can leave the carriage inside the styrofoam packaging until you have installed the axles Image D ...

Page 26: ...y to hold the rear axle in place while you install the front axle as directed below 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 3 16 Allen wrench 1 Place the carriage on the table in the correct orientation Align the rear axle wheels to the rear rail lip 2 Remove the rubber packing sleeve a...

Page 27: ... the cam nut and 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 wh...

Page 28: ...d on the carriage you can fine tune the carriage movement by adjusting these cams slightly tighter or looser The cam reference marks should point 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 Step 3 in the previous section not ...

Page 29: ...ead 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 30: ... and packing material for any future factory or service needs 1 Carefully open the sewing head box The head box includes custom foam inserts to protect the machine during shipping Sometimes the box s handle holds get stuck in the foam molds making it difficult to remove the head from the box If this happens just slide a flat head screwdriver between the foam insert and the box s side to force the ...

Page 31: ...out of box 4 Place the handle FF behind the crank housing as shown above in Image A 5 There are two holes on the mounting face of the clamps Position these over the matching studs on the brace Slide into place as shown in Image B 6 The cutout in the handle clamp lines up with the threads on the underside of the top tube Screw the 20 bolt into the threads and tighten with a 1 8 Allen wrench provide...

Page 32: ...ack 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 33: ...bric rollers have stamped labels of Pick Up Backing and Quilt Top The Leveler Bar has no canvas attached and is not labeled Each roller has a shaft end and a threaded end 2 Move the machine head toward the left table leg Place the shoulder bolts and spacers near this side of the table The shaft ends fit into ball Heim joints on the RIGHT table leg when viewed from the needle side of the machine Th...

Page 34: ...s to the right table leg 5 With the machine head on the left side of the table insert the Pick Up Roller s threaded end into the machine s throat and rest the roller on the machine s throat if necessary while you begin to install the shaft end 6 Move to the right side of your table and insert the Pick Up Roller s shaft end into the uppermost ball joint ...

Page 35: ...he shaft end 2 Move to the right side of your table and insert the Leveler Bar s shaft end into the lower rear ball joint a Place a spacer collar between the roller and the ball joint Insert a shoulder bolt through the ball joint then through the collar spacer into the roller b Screw the shoulder bolt in until it is flush with the ball joint Hand tightening is sufficient You will see an empty set ...

Page 36: ...he roller s threaded end on the floor Take note of each of the roller s placement in the image below 3 Insert both the Quilt Top and Backing Roller s shaft ends into the right leg s ball joint as shown in the following image 4 On the left side of the table raise the left side of the roller and install the shoulder bolt and collar as with the previous two rollers that you have already installed ...

Page 37: ...akes 3 Roller Handles OR 1 Roller Brake 2 Roller Handles Optional Automatic Quilt Advance 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 s...

Page 38: ... tip points down toward the brake Roller Brake Operation Install the Pick Up Leveler Bar Brake NOTE If you purchased the optional Automatic Quilt Advance you would not install a second roller brake Move ahead to the section titled Install the Automatic Quilt Advance on page 41 Follow the same process to install the second brake to the Leveler Bar and Pick Up Roller THE blue handle s outward rounde...

Page 39: ...lers not on the Leveler Bar no canvas If you purchased the optional Automatic Quilt Advance the Pick Up Roller will not need a roller handle 1 Each handle is installed using a 5 32 Allen wrench Make sure the Allen set screw is not extending into the handle mounting hole 2 Align the handle set screw with the flat side of the Roller Shaft Push the handle on to the shaft and tighten the set screw for...

Page 40: ... The buckle should be on the outside of the leg 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 41: ...r Motor Controller Foot Pedal Power Cord 1 Locate the flat side on the Pick Up Roller Shaft 2 Locate the set screws in the motor coupler Rotate the Pick Up Roller until the flat side on the shaft aligns with the motor coupler set screw 3 Push the motor toward the table leg as far as it will go aligning the mounting fork with the opening in the leg bracket 4 Make sure that the roller shaft flat sid...

Page 42: ... bracket onto the right table leg 6 Pinch the bracket ends back together 7 Reinsert the bracket screw 8 Hold the controller in place and tighten the bracket screw 9 The grounding wire from the controller must be installed on one of the two rail mounting bolts on the table leg Use a socket wrench and a open end wrench to remove the nut and lock washer from one of the bolts 10 Place the grounding ri...

Page 43: ...he motor controller 2 Place the foot pedal under the quilting table and feed the wire up to the controller 3 Plug the foot pedal into the pedal jack on the motor ll 4 Insert the power cord Press the switch to the solid line to turn on the Automatic Quilt Advance 5 The blue pedal advances the quilt the white pedal unwinds the quilt This can be placed under your table either in the front or the back...

Page 44: ...x is turned to the on position toward the straight line on the switch the O indicates the off position If it still will not operate check the fuse in the controller 1 Turn the unit s power off and remove the power cord Use a flat blade screwdriver to pull the fuse drawer from the motor controller as shown 2 The active fuse is exposed in the fuse holder box If it appears cloudy or black inside the ...

Page 45: ... stand 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 ...

Page 46: ...e 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 tighten the kno...

Page 47: ...Cushion Clamp Mounting Screw If you are installing Quilt Path skip this step and move to the Quilt Path Manual to complete your setup 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 e...

Page 48: ...ection Cord Management Bliss or Non Bliss 1 a Plug the other end of the CAT 5 cable into the jack inside the carriage 1 Plug the power cord into the machine 2 b Plug the other end of the 3 foot CAT 5 cable into the encoder on the carriage s rear axle 2 Feed the power cord into the plastic cord supports ...

Page 49: ...e 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 encoder cable and main power cable together Trim zip tie ends ...

Page 50: ...t a continuous rate of speed without slowing down or speeding up o In Manual mode the machine will start stitching immediately after you press the toggle button Single Stitch Tips and Securing 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...

Page 51: ... dot to place very close stitches for securing the thread Stitch Regulated Manual Stitching Modes Stitch Regulated 1 The Stitch Regulator is active when the blue LED light next to the Stitch Regulator 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 num...

Page 52: ...ed can be set anywhere from very slow pointing the dial to the turtle or 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 f...

Page 53: ...ce 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 place ...

Page 54: ...using tangling or looping around the needle Images 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 an...

Page 55: ...f the pigtail guide from the right This will slip the thread inside the guide without having to poke it down into the guide 10 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 t...

Page 56: ... 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 around 1 and up to up to 3 times if needed for thinner slick threads around the Top Thread Break S...

Page 57: ...talled towards the center of the bottom plate and the tall stand is installed 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 some pliers to help...

Page 58: ... optical sensor to see how full the bobbin is This sensor is adjusted by 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 jus...

Page 59: ...ap 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 the...

Page 60: ...isting the filling towards the top and bottom of the bobbin will ensure more thread is wound on the bobbin The second photo below was done with minimal assistance with a finger or pencil to guide the thread towards the top and bottom of the bobbin as it filled If the bobbin is winding almost completely towards the top or the bottom of the bobbin the spacing washers may need to be adjusted to help ...

Page 61: ...rm 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 and the sharp blade will cut the thread for you 14 Filling towards bottom Remove one thin washer 13 Filling towards top Add one thin washer 15 Thread should feel firm not spongy on the bottom 16 A thread ...

Page 62: ...moving 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 email 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 dust and lint and using compressed air to remove lint between the tension discs ...

Page 63: ...ke or check spring see photos below for more information about the brake spring Inserting L Bobbin into Bobbin Case Place the bobbin 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 bobbin case Photo A and then under the flat tension finger on the outside of the case Photo B If you need to adjust the bobbin...

Page 64: ... rotates clockwise when you pull the thread through the exit hole Guide the tail through the slot on the case Photo C below and then under the flat tension finger on the outside of the case Photo D below If you need to adjust the bobbin tension use a small screwdriver to rotate the larger screw in small increments 5 minute turns turning left to loosen and right to tighten tension Pre wound with Ca...

Page 65: ...test your tension on fabric and batting similar to your quilting project so that you can make adjustments before you begin quilting on a quilt top Bobbins are available in several different materials including aluminum metal pre wound versions and magnetic core 1 Hold the thread close to the bobbin and pull it behind the pigtail guide then around toward the outside of the pigtail guide in a spiral...

Page 66: ...wo 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...

Page 67: ...bin 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 assembly When the machine is running the bobbin case could fall out and cau...

Page 68: ...d 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 q...

Page 69: ... available for both standard and deluxe tables check it 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 f...

Page 70: ...oose 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 op...

Page 71: ... put 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 paralle...

Page 72: ...anvas 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 backing...

Page 73: ...bric 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 mounti...

Page 74: ... 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 t...

Page 75: ...he 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 seam...

Page 76: ...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 Ro...

Page 77: ...k 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 t...

Page 78: ...ic 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 inch a...

Page 79: ...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 the ...

Page 80: ...le Leg 9 Box 6 Table Leg 9 Box 7 Head Box 30 Box 7 Sewing Head 9 Box 8 9 or 10 Optional Accessories 9 Boxes 5 6 11 Brake Adjustment 38 Brake Operation 38 Cables and Power 47 Carriage 9 Changing Threads 56 Check Spring 54 Cord Management 48 Cross Tubes 15 Customer Service Team 1 Education Tab 3 Fabric Clamps 40 Fabric Rollers 9 Facebook APQS 1 FREE APQS Beginner Class 68 Front Axle Cam Nuts 25 26 2...

Page 81: ...Shipping Box Content 9 Table Leg 9 Table Orientation 12 Table Top 19 Tension Disks 54 Thread Loops on Quilt 54 Thread Stand 45 Threading Your Machine 53 Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS 6 Warranty Information 4 We Love APQS 1 VELCRO brand hook and loop fastener VELCRO is a registered trademark of Velcro IP Holdings LLC ALLEN is a registered trademark of APEX BRANDS INC of Hartford Connecticut ...

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