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Artistic Quilter SD-16

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Page 3: ...achine in Table Installing Power Cord Installing Foot Pedal 12 Installing Thread Mast 13 Inserting Needle Needle Thread Selection Guide 14 Changing the Hopping Foot 15 Threading the Machine 16 Bobbin Case and Bobbin Thread Tension Adjustments 18 Maintenance 20 Using The Touch screen Display 21 Geting Started Quilting 30 Correcting Common Issues 31 Bobbin Winding User Manual 37 TruStitch for Artist...

Page 4: ...position to turn it off when making any adjustments in the needle area such as threading needle changing needle threading bobbin changing hopping foot and so forth Never drop or insert foreign objects into any opening The Artistic Quilter SD 16 should only be used indoors away from moisture The Artistic Quilter SD 16 should not be stored or used in extreme temperatures Use the Artistic Quilter SD ...

Page 5: ...up lever needle or other moving parts Turn the machine off and unplug the cord in the following cases when you have stopped using the machine when you replace or remove the needle or any other part when you check or clean the machine when you leave the machine unattended Connect the machine directly to the wall outlet or to a surge protector that connects directly to the wall outlet Do not use ext...

Page 6: ...e faites jamais tomber et n insérez jamais d objets étrangers dans une ouverture La AQ SD 16 doit être utilisée uniquement à l intérieur dans un endroit non humide La AQ SD 16 ne doit pas être rangée ou utilisée à des températures extrêmes Utilisez la AQ SD 16 uniquement pour son usage prévu indiqué dans ce manuel Pour débrancher la machine de la prise murale mettez l interrupteur sur arrêt puis r...

Page 7: ...u cogner la machine Consultez toujours le manuel pour remplacer ou réparer le pied l aiguille ou toute autre pièce de la machine Si nécessaire contactez un représentant Artistic agréé ou l assistance technique Artistic Spécifications La AQ SD 16 utilise de l électronique de pointeet une interface utilisateur innovante à base de pavé tactile afin d offrir aux quilteuses à domicile un niveau de fonc...

Page 8: ... outlet box cover Whenever the adapter is used it must be held in place by the metal screw Â Â IMPORTANT In Canada the use of a temporary adapter is not permitted by the Canadian Electric Code To repair or adjust the machine If the machine breaks down or needs adjustment first check the troubleshooting chart in the appendix to inspect and adjust the machine yourself For more product information an...

Page 9: ... Lever 8 Thread Guide F 9 Front Casing Frame 10 Hand Wheel Artistic Quilter SD 16 Components Front Side View Figure 1 Components Not Identified Because the Artistic Quilter SD 16 is upgradeable to a stand up frame quilting system there are components found on the machine that are not used for sit down machine quilting such as threaded holes for handlebars 9 5 4 8 6 3 7 1 2 10 ...

Page 10: ...ke up Lever Guard 19 Back Casing Frame 20 Threaded Horizontal Spool Pin Mounting Hole 11 Needle Bar 12 Needle Bar Thread Guide 13 Needle 14 Ruler Foot 15 Needle Plate 16 Feet mount 17 Presser Bar Back Side View Figure 2 11 12 13 14 15 16 19 17 18 20 ...

Page 11: ...eativeProducts com Page 11 21 On Off Switch 22 Power Cord Connector 23 Foot Pedal Connector 24 Spool Pins Rear and Front Views 25 Fuse 26 Bobbin Assembly 27 LED Light Ring Rear Front Figure 3 22 23 25 24 27 21 26 ...

Page 12: ... proceed to pull out the Artistic Quilter from the back of the table The Artistic Quilter SD 16 table has been designed to accommodate the Artistic Quilter SD 16 machine It has folding legs that are height adjustable and is heavy enough to provide stabilization for quilting at high speeds 1 Open the box and gently remove the table taking care not to drop the table on the floor The table weighs nea...

Page 13: ...when the nut is tightened Place the washer on the hole and insert the thread mast 4 Turn the thread mast clockwise several revolutions stopping when the mast eyelets are positioned directly over the spool pins 5 Tighten the nut to secure the mast to the machine Installing the Thread Mast Note The eyelets of the thread mast MUST be centered over the spool pins This ensures that the cone of thread w...

Page 14: ... hole to verify that the butt of the needle reaches the top of the sight hole 5 Carefully tighten the thumb screw Over tightening the thumb screw will result in damaged threads or stripping of the screw hole Stripped holes are not covered under warranty To avoid over tightening the screw finger tighten only Note Changing the needle is recommended for each new quilt loaded on the machine or any tim...

Page 15: ...ch to loosen the mounting screw far enough that you can slide the foot off of the mount 2 Slide the desired foot onto the mount Figure 7 Note that the opening on the side of the foot is lined up with the screw hole Push the foot up as far as it will go 3 Ensure the middle of the foot opening is centered with the needle when the foot is fully tightened with the 2 5mm Allen wrench If it isn t proper...

Page 16: ...re 9 Note The purpose of the three hole thread guide B is to prevent loops of thread coming off the thread cone from going into the top tension as a knot causing thread breakage and bad tension For most threads on a cone it is important to thread all three holes for consistent results and to make adjustments at the top tension assembly An exception to this rule is when working with very delicate t...

Page 17: ...hrough the hole thread guide F 7 Make sure the thread is following the groove down the front of the needle and threads from front to back Be careful that the thread does not twist around the needle IMPORTANT NOTE The Artistic Quilter SD 16 quilting machine does not have a presser foot lever or top tension release like a home sewing machine On a home sewing machine the top tension is released when ...

Page 18: ...s Figure 12 Figure 13 3 To insert the bobbin case into the machine grasp the bobbin case with thumb and first finger Do not lift the lever on bobbin case Fit the bobbin case onto the hook spindle in the machine Rotate the case until the open throat keys into the alignment notch in the middle of the hook Push the case in until it stops in place Push the case inward further until it clicks see Figur...

Page 19: ...lue in the tension indicator box on the Main screen increases or decreases in increments of five When you are happy with the tension note the top tension value for that type of thread brand weight and color so you can quickly and easily set the tension when you use this thread again in the future Unlike the bobbin case adjustment which requires minute adjustments the top tension knob may require t...

Page 20: ...Put a very small drop of oil on the hook in the region where the bobbin basket assembly and the rotating hook meet see Figure 18 The bobbin basket is the portion of the hook that the bobbin case snaps into The bobbin basket remains stationary while the hook rotates around the basket The oil lubricates the region where these two components interlock A drop of oil in the region indicated will work i...

Page 21: ...Figure 20 is the current percentage of full speed the machine is running The value displayed will vary as you press and release the foot pedal The maximum percentage value that is displayed is controlled by the Limit that is set for the machine Limit Controls The Limit box encompasses two main features the control and preset buttons The Speed control consist of and buttons and the white Speed disp...

Page 22: ...p at the specified interval Coordinate how quickly you move the quilt sandwich with how quickly the machine takes a basting stitch Experiment with the various speed options along with moving the quilt to find which of the settings work best for you to position the basting stitches on your quilt Easy Set Tension The tension box Figure 25 on the Main Screen shows the current tension setting as a num...

Page 23: ...st you in creating tieoff stitches basting or needle positioning functions without the use of the foot pedal Figure 27 Pressing and releasing the button quickly will send the needle to the next needle stop position If the needle is up pressing the button will cause the needle to move to the down position If the needle is down it will return to the up position Pressing and holding the button for a ...

Page 24: ...racks how much time you spend on a quilt project Options Pressing the Options button will open a screen that allows adjustment of the sound volume and the LED Light Ring brightness Calculator An on screen calculator may be accessed from the More screen System Information The Sys Info Button provides access to machine information This includes the machine Serial Number the hardware and ﬁrmware vers...

Page 25: ...g bobbin thread value will estimate how much thread remains on the current bobbin and when you reach the capacity value an alarm will sound warning you that your bobbin is nearly out of thread Figure 33 When recording the capacity of a bobbin the Artistic Quilter SD 16 assumes you will stitch at 10 stitches per inch when stitch regulation is not attached to your machine Therefore if you estimate b...

Page 26: ... new timing session Figure 34 Options Screen Brightness The Brightness portion of this screen Figure 35 has two buttons and a sliding control as well The LED Light Ring can be turned on completely with the illuminated light bulb button or off completely with the darkened light bulb button Pressing the sliding control in any position will set the brightness to the value indicated in the slider cont...

Page 27: ...ain menu screen or the Back button to return to the More menu screen Needle Sensor Test The Needle Sensor test will indicate whether the nee dle position sensor is functioning properly Rotating the hand wheel should result in a beep for half of a stitch cycle followed by no beep for the other half Figure 38 If you hear a constant beep or no beep at all for a full 360 rotation of the hand wheel thi...

Page 28: ...n This number matches the one found on the label at the back of the machine Information contained in the white boxes below the serial number identiﬁes the electronics board revision numbers as well as the ﬁrmware revision numbers of the Artistic Quilter SD 16 The Lifetime and Trip or project stitch counters count the number of stitches the machine is performed The Lifetime count is the total numbe...

Page 29: ...u to calibrate the tension device You should only calibrate the tension device under the direction of Artistic technical support Figure 43 While calibrating the tension you will be asked to do the following 1 Remove the tension knob 2 Gently press the spring against the tension discs while not compressing the spring 3 While holding the spring in place press Reset 4 When calibration is complete rep...

Page 30: ... consistent stitch In order to become comfortable using the Artistic Quilter SD 16 quilters can begin with a few simple techniques using a sample quilt sandwich two pieces of fabric with a layer of batting between them Getting Started Quilting Set the machine at a medium speed setting perhaps 25 and begin moving the fabric until you become ac customed to the resistance By moving the fabric faster ...

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

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

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

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Page 37: ...USER MANUAL Revision 2 0 Part number QM31500 2016 Artistic Quilter Inc Artistic BOBBIN WINDER ...

Page 38: ...y Considerations 40 Environmental Considerations 40 Artistic Bobbin Winder Components 41 Assembly Instructions 42 Bobbin Winder Controls 44 Using the Artistic Bobbin Winder 44 Adjusting the Bobbin Sensor Assembly 46 Adjusting the Thread Tension 47 Thread Tracking Adjustment 47 Troubleshooting the Bobbin Winder 48 ...

Page 39: ...ent and Receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the Receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the U S Federal Communications Commission FCC rules Canadian ICES 003 and RSS 210 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not...

Page 40: ...s l eau ou tout autre liquide Ne jamais vaporiser cette machine ou permettre un excès de liquide de tomber goûte à goûte a l intérieur Ne jamais utiliser la machine si elle a été endommagée tel que corde électrique ou prise de courant avarié S il est nécessaire de nettoyer Environmental Considerations Recycling Information Artistic Quilter recommends customers dispose of any used electronic produc...

Page 41: ...s com Page 41 Thread Post Thread Mast Thread Guide Thread Tensioner Adjustment Screw Bobbin Stop Sensor Base Artistic Bobbin Winder Components Power Adapter AC Power Cord Speed Selector Bobbin Post Thread Tracking Adjustment ...

Page 42: ...d mast Slip a washer over the threaded portion of the thread mast and screw thread mast into the bobbin winder base Position the loop at the top of the thread mast so it is directly over the spool pin While holding the thread mast in position tighten the nut at the bottom of the thread mast Position the thread guide over the nut Angle the thread guide slightly to the left toward the bobbin area Th...

Page 43: ...pter Figure 4 5 Plug the other end of the AC power cord into the wall outlet Figure 5 Note The power adapter enables the bobbin winder to work in all countries with the appropriate power cord for that country and without the need of a transformer or similar adapter Contact your local Artistic Quilter retailer to obtain the appropriate power cord Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 ...

Page 44: ...ED is on when no bobbin or an empty or partially full bobbin is in the winder and it will flash while winding a bobbin When the stop sensor is tripped the LED turns off until the bobbin is removed from the winder Figure 6 Speed Selector Auto Fill LED Start Green Stop Red Stop Sensor Using the Artistic Bobbin Winder The Artistic Bobbin Winder is designed to wind bobbins for your Artistic Quilter ma...

Page 45: ...osition the thread guide to the left toward the bobbin spindle After it is in position tighten the set screw 4 Use the speed selector knob to select the winding speed Hold the thread end and press the green button to start winding the bobbin If the thread does not catch press the red stop button rewrap the thread and start winding the bobbin again If using a slotted bobbin feed the end of the thre...

Page 46: ...ust before where you want the bobbin to stop filling Retighten the adjustment screw 3 Place an empty bobbin on the bobbin post thread the Artistic Quilter Bobbin Winder and press the start green button to start the winder When the sensor stops the winder press the green button until the bobbin is as full as you want 4 Re adjust the sensor by loosening the adjustment screw enough to be able to move...

Page 47: ...he knob using one quarter turn increments for best results 3 Turn the tension knob clockwise to tighten the tension 4 Turn the tension knob counter clockwise to loosen the tension Thread Tracking Adjustment The thread tracking adjustment on the Artistic Bobbin Winder is adjusted at the factory for an optimal wind on the bobbin However bobbins can vary slightly so the winder was designed to give yo...

Page 48: ...am on the sensor is interrupted with your finger or a full bobbin If after checking the four items above the bobbin winder still has no power take it to an authorized Artistic Quilter representative for service Bobbin winder doesn t automatically shut off If the bobbin winder receives too much sunlight it is possible for the shut off sensor to be overpowered by the ambient light and it will not sh...

Page 49: ...e tensions discs Note Use this technique only if nothing else works Bobbin winder runs but the bobbin doesn t spin Remove bobbin from bobbin post Use a flat screw driver to gently pry apart the two tines on the bobbin post to increase the gap between them Bobbins should press firmly on to the shaft After this adjustment bobbins should spin properly and not slip while the bobbin post spins Bobbin f...

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Page 52: ...or Artistic Components 59 Pre installation Instructions 59 Installation Instructions 60 Indicator LED Identification 62 Activating Stitch Regulation 63 Machine Operation 64 Using the Stitch Regulator 65 TruStitch for Artistic Accessories 66 Tips and Techniques 67 Limited Warranty Coverage 68 ...

Page 53: ... avant le numéro d homologation enregistrement signefie seulement que les specifications techniques édictées par Industrie Canada ont été respectées Radio Frequency Interference This product uses the unlicensed Industrial Scientific and Medical ISM radio band which begins at 2 400 GHz and extends to 2 483 GHz Many commonly used products also share this band including WiFi wireless network routers ...

Page 54: ...pt to replace this battery The battery may only be replaced at the factory or by authorized Artistic Dealers Contact your Artistic Dealer should you require a battery replacement Do not dispose of the product s battery in a fire or with household waste Battery cells may explode Discard a used battery according to the manufacturer s instructions or contact your local waste disposal agency for dispo...

Page 55: ...le produit Les symptômes tels que ceux ci peuvent être associées à des blessures douloureuses et parfois une invalidité permanente et des troubles des nerfs muscles tendons ou d autres parties du corps Ces troubles musculo squelettiques TMS sont le syndrome du tunnel carpien la tendinite la ténosynovite et d autres conditions Product Description The TruStitch for Artistic is designed to turn the A...

Page 56: ...aux normes NMB 003 et CNR 210 du Canada Son fonctionnement est assujetti aux deux conditions suivantes 1 Cet appareil ne peut pas provoquer d interférences nuisibles et 2 cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence reçue y compris les interférences pouvant entraîner un fonctionnement non désiré L expression IC avant le numéro d homologation enregistrement signifie seulement que les spécification...

Page 57: ...ez la en conformité avec les réglementations locales et nationales correspondantes Précautions particulières Les précautions ci dessous servent à éviter la libération soudaine d électrolytes que ces actions interdites peuvent provoquer N installez pas les batteries de manière incorrecte N ouvrez pas ne percez pas et ne mutilez pas les batteries Ne chauffez pas les batteries Ne jetez pas les batter...

Page 58: ...ce produit comme avec de nombreuses activités vous pouvez ressentir des douleurs dans vos mains bras épaules cou ou d autres parties de votre corps Cependant si vous ressentez des symptômes tels qu un malaise persistan t ou récurrent une douleur lancinante des douleurs des picotements des engourdissements sensation de brûlure ou une raideur ne pas ignorer ces signes d avertissement CONSULTEZ RAPID...

Page 59: ...ug the wall power module into the Receiver to start the charging A blue light will be seen through one of the clear dots on top of the Controller while it is charging When that blue light disappears the Controller is fully charged and ready for use Figure 1 TruStitch for Artistic Components Pre installation Instructions Machine Interface Cable Receiver Adapter Power Module Controller USB Style Con...

Page 60: ...with TruStitch for Artistic to power the Receiver If you use a different power supply such as the power supply that came with the Artistic Bobbin Winder it could supply too much power to the Receiver and damage the internal electronics Figure 2 Receiver Connectors Ports Switch Figure 3 All Cables Installed Power Module Cord Controller Charging Cable Foot Pedal Cable supplied with your machine Mach...

Page 61: ...rned off install the Machine Interface Cable Connector to the machine foot pedal port Figure 6 Secure the connector by turning the screw shafts Figure 7 Figure 6 Figure 7 4 The Receiver may sit on top of the table or on the shelf below the table It may also be attached to the machine using the Velcro strips provided to secure it to the side of the control or power pod 5 Plug the power module into ...

Page 62: ...igure 8 2 The Receiver has three Indicator LEDs The left LED FLASHES RED when it is powered on but not connected to the machine and or the Controller The middle LED lights up YELLOW when the Controller needs to be charged It turns off when charging The right LED lights BLUE when the unit is powered on See Figure 9 for placement of these LEDs Indicator LED Identification Figure 8 Finder LED Charge ...

Page 63: ...Manual mode When Manual is pressed on the main screen the available features will change to Stitch Regulated features In this mode you have access to the stitching speed Presets and other features that are standard with the Artistic Quilter SD 16 Regulated Mode Pressing the Manual button on the main screen will change the mode to Stitch Regulated and the display will change The Speed Adjustment an...

Page 64: ...Artistic to work Two Styles of Stitch Regulation Cruise The default Stitch Regulation Style is called Cruise When in Cruise stitching mode depressing the pedal will start the machine at the defined Cruise starting speed As the fabric and the Controller are moved together the machine will regulate the machine speed when the Controller motion is faster than the Cruise speed setting It speeds up as y...

Page 65: ...hrough the fabric with the palm of the hand or directly with fingers of the hand 4 Keep the fabric flat between your hands and move both hands together while keeping them parallel to your body It is best to start your experience with the Stitch Regulator by using Cruise style set to a low speed percentage setting TIP Think of moving the fabric in the compass directions North South East West Rememb...

Page 66: ...agnet because the Controller won t be able to follow the motion of your hand if the fabric sandwich buckles between your hand and the Controller Most quilt sandwiches are stiff enough to allow you to use the Magnet Coaster 1 The Coaster allows you to quilt close to the edge of the quilt without losing stitch regulation Attach the Coaster to the edge of the quilt sandwich using the two clips The cl...

Page 67: ...e ruler with both hands As you adjust the ruler adjust the Controller as well Some quilters prefer to use the Magnet when doing ruler work Don t forget to release the foot pedal or press the Pause button before moving the Controller 6 A hoop may be used in conjunction with the Controller for better control of the fabric being sewn You can hold the Controller just outside of the hoop with your hand...

Page 68: ...ch are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor or failures which result from accidents misuse abuse neglect mishandling misapplication alteration faulty installation improper maintenance power line surge lightning damage modification or rental use of the product service by anyone other than a Factory Service center or other Authorized Servicer or damage that is attributable to acts of God...

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Page 70: ...hipping The 5 year electronic electrical warranty will be invalid if the machine is left plugged into a power source when not in use The limited warranty stated in sections b c and d above shall be limited solely to the replacement of parts which in the opinion of Artistic are defective in workmanship or material and are returned to Artistic or an authorized repair facility or such other point or ...

Page 71: ... Missing torn or punctured seal s Any use besides machine quilting applications using customary fabrics threads and accessories Operator error in the customary use of the Product Internal adjustments tampering or parts replacement done by anyone except authorized Representatives or customers specifically authorized by Artistic Customer Support or warranty repair personnel on a case by case basis T...

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