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HQ Simply Sixteen User Manual

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Introduction to Free-Motion Quilting

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Advancing the Quilt on the HQ Little Foot Frame

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Optional Accessory: Installing the Ruler Base

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Using the Touch-Screen Displays

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Using Manual Stitching Mode

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Using Cruise Stitch Regulation

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Summary of Contents for QM30269

Page 1: ...reserved Printed in the U S A 2015 Handi Quilter Inc All rights reserved Printed in the U S A 2015 Handi Quilter Inc All rights reserved Printed in the U S A 2015 Handi Quilter Inc All rights reserved...

Page 2: ...i Quilter Inc assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in the informational content contained in this manual Handi Quilter HQ Infinity HQ Avant HQ Fusion H...

Page 3: ...ttle Foot Frame installation manual HQ Studio Frame installation manual Machine setup information User manual Overview of your machine Quick reference card How to thread your machine Quick reference c...

Page 4: ...Spool Pin 17 Optional Accessory Ruler Base 17 Optional Accessory Laser Stylus 18 Using Your Machine 21 Power Switch 21 Lighting 21 Machine Needle 21 Hopping Feet 23 Optional Accessories Couching Feet...

Page 5: ...hedule 49 Troubleshooting 50 Appendix 1 55 Federal Communications Commissions FCC Declaration of Conformity For USA Only 55 Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement For Canada Only 5...

Page 6: ...458 Monday through Friday 8 00 AM to 5 00 PM Mountain Time Keep the carton and packing materials You will need them if you need to return the machine to the dealer or send it for repair If you don t p...

Page 7: ...een from the electrical outlet when performing any maintenance changing the needle removing thread locks or when left unattended Do not unplug by pulling on cord To unplug grasp the plug not the cord...

Page 8: ...g the safe use of the machine understand the hazards involved and are supervised Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision Save these instructions This machine is...

Page 9: ...s B and C may be used to connect this plug to a 2 pole receptacle as shown in sketch B if a properly grounded outlet is not available The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounde...

Page 10: ...5 stitches per minute to 1800 stitches per minute Regulated Mode from 0 stitches per minute to full speed Stitches Per Inch 4 stitches per inch to 18 stitches per inch Needle System 134 135 X 7 Needle...

Page 11: ...1 Thread Mast 2 Thread Guide A 3 Three Hole Thread Guide B 4 Thread Guide C 5 Top Thread Tension Assembly 6 Stirrup Thread Guide E 7 Take Up Lever 8 Thread Guide F 9 Front Casing Frame 10 Hand Wheel 1...

Page 12: ...sing Frame 22 Rear Base 23 Color Touch Screen Display Connector 24 Threaded Horizontal Spool Pin Mounting Hole 12 Needle Bar 13 Needle Bar Thread Guide 14 Needle 15 Ruler Foot 16 Needle Plate 17 Handi...

Page 13: ...erial Port for Stitch Regulator 29 Laser Stylus Power Connector 30 Rear Handle Bar Serial Port 31 Rear Threaded Handle Holes 32 Spool Pin 1 33 Electronic Control Pod C Pod 34 Bobbin Assembly 35 LED Li...

Page 14: ...up at http www handiquilter com videos SimplySixteen102 To install the carriage and machine on the frame 1 Place the carriage on the table rails ensuring that the stitch regulator faces the back of th...

Page 15: ...re plugging into power source The rear power switch should be in the 0 or off position Handlebars and Display U U CAUTION To prevent any electrical damage to the handlebars always turn off all power t...

Page 16: ...he optional rear handlebars and display IMPORTANT Install the rear handlebars and display after the front handlebars and display have been installed 1 Check that the machine is unplugged from the elec...

Page 17: ...on the HQ Simply Sixteen and looking at the rear display If nothing appears on the screen check that both the front and rear handlebar cables are plugged in securely that your machine is turned on and...

Page 18: ...above horizontal to keep spool from falling off 5 Thread the machine beginning at horizontal spool pin bypassing the thread mast When using delicate threads with the Horizontal Spool Pin skip thread...

Page 19: ...re to the ruler as follows 1 Press the ruler against any side of the hopping foot 2 Press machine against ruler 3 Press ruler against ruler base with only as much pressure as is necessary to keep the...

Page 20: ...28 on the side of the control pod When this cable is plugged in the laser receives power and is turned on To turn off the laser unplug the cable The laser projects a straight laser beam visible as a...

Page 21: ...achieve your desired focal size Laser Safety When using the laser stylus observe the following basic safety precautions Never shine directly into the eyes The laser stylus should never be left on and...

Page 22: ...stem for your Simply Sixteen quilting machine The machine was timed to use this specific type of needle and it is designed to work with the high quilting speeds and multidirectional stitching the Simp...

Page 23: ...hole above the needle bar clamp screw Make sure the needle is touching the top of the sight opening If it isn t the machine timing will be off and it may be possible for the needle to collide with int...

Page 24: ...eet Your machine comes with two hopping feet a ruler foot comes installed and an open toe foot Use the ruler foot for everyday quilting and ruler work and use the open toe foot when you need greater s...

Page 25: ...chine L class bobbins The larger bobbins hold more thread enabling you to quilt for a longer time between bobbin changes To wind the bobbin The Simply Sixteen comes with a separate bobbin winder For f...

Page 26: ...djusting Bobbin Tension at http www handiquilter com videos SimplySixteen110 1 With the bobbin properly in the bobbin case hold the bobbin case in the palm of your hand with the open end facing up 2 W...

Page 27: ...tension and then adjust the top tension to suit the thread you ve chosen Puckering gathers and thread breakage occur when the top tension is too tight Loops and thread nests occur when the top thread...

Page 28: ...n top tension To adjust the top thread tension to be tighter turn the tension knob clockwise To loosen top tension To adjust the top thread tension to be looser turn the tension knob counterclockwise...

Page 29: ...handiquilter com videos SimplySixteen108 1 Place thread cone onto spool post insert the thread through the thread mast eyelet from back to front continuing to the thread guide 2 Continue to the three...

Page 30: ...m tension If thread pulls freely with no tension rethread the machine ensuring that the thread is flossed into the tension discs IMPORTANT The Simply Sixteen does not have a presser foot lever or top...

Page 31: ...ame watch the video Loading a quilt on the HQ Studio Frame at http www handiquilter com videos SimplySixteen130 Using the Handlebar Buttons ONLINE To see how to use the buttons on the handlebars watch...

Page 32: ...ilting quality The Simply Sixteen in combination with the HQ Little Foot Frame or HQ Studio Frame system will give you a smooth even glide while quilting Optional Computer Guided Quilting HQ Pro Stitc...

Page 33: ...at http www handiquilter com videos SimplySixteen120 Buttons are selected or on when they are green and display black text or graphics Buttons are off when they are purple and display white or lighte...

Page 34: ...ee Information Screens in the Toolbar Options section of this manual Other buttons on the Main Screen Needle stop button Touch the button to alternate between having the needle stop in the up or down...

Page 35: ...h the video Using Manual Stitching Mode at http www handiquilter com videos SimplySixteen121 Touch the Manual button and then specify the stitches per minute SPM by pressing the plus or minus buttons...

Page 36: ...on top of each other break the thread or make it extremely difficult to unpick Decrease the stitching speed while maintaining a constant motion with the machine to bring the stitches to the desired le...

Page 37: ...o a stop the needle will continue stitching at the cruise speed stitches per minute until you press the stop button on the handlebars The minimum speed of the needle is dependent upon the stitches per...

Page 38: ...ys make sure the power is off when changing the needle replacing the bobbin or placing your hands near the needle to avoid unwanted stitching in your quilt or in your fingers Machine Quilting Tip When...

Page 39: ...Opens the Timers screen Opens the Update screen After you select an option the button background turns to green and the screen changes for you to do any customization of that setting On Screen Calcula...

Page 40: ...ches and the internal position sensors ONLINE For more information about the HQ Simply Sixteen diagnostic tools watch the video Using the Diagnostics Tools at http www handiquilter com videos SimplySi...

Page 41: ...owly rotating The display will show a number that should stabilize at 100 if the sensor is functioning properly Press Start again to stop the machine and the test To perform the Keypad Test The Keypad...

Page 42: ...ly on the carriage to ensure that it will easily return to the fully extended position after being compressed Also ensure that the track is straight with no dips or indentations and that it is clean a...

Page 43: ...s the current quilting alarm setting Press the plus or minus buttons to change the alarm setting Touch the alarm icon to turn on or off the quilting alarm It appears green when enabled 1 Specify the a...

Page 44: ...hen you begin a new quilt press Reset 2 When you are ready to begin tracking the time spent on a quilt press Play Proceed with your quilting When you are through quilting for a time press Pause 3 When...

Page 45: ...dating Machine Software From time to time Handi Quilter releases software updates for their machines This update feature enables you to take advantage of the latest software capabilities added to mach...

Page 46: ...ton to return to the Main screen To update the machine s software ONLINE For more information about updating both the machine and display software watch the video Updating the Software on the HQ Simpl...

Page 47: ...e display update file on the USB drive When the update is complete the Main screen appears on the display NOTE If you do not have the optional rear handlebars you will hear three beeps while the front...

Page 48: ...ut your machine You may need to provide system information to Handi Quilter or an authorized Handi Quilter representative when purchasing machine accessories or receiving technical assistance Touch th...

Page 49: ...intaining Your Machine at http www handiquilter com videos SimplySixteen127 1 Turn off the machine Then remove the bobbin and bobbin case 2 Clean the bobbin basket and hook assembly with a soft brush...

Page 50: ...use any chemicals to clean your display as this may negatively affect the display s touch screen response Maintenance Schedule In addition to the ongoing cleaning and oiling maintenance you should ha...

Page 51: ...can become damaged or burred resulting in fabric damage as well as skipped stitches thread breakage or shredding Always change the needle if it has been hit bumped or pulled off center while maneuver...

Page 52: ...threaded correctly The Needle Breaks Corrective Measure s The needle is bent or not installed properly Replace the needle Make sure that the needle is pushed into the needle bar clamp until it can go...

Page 53: ...s Thread is entangled and caught in the hook Turn off the machine and unplug the machine from the electrical outlet Lubricate the hook strongly turn the hand wheel clockwise and if necessary countercl...

Page 54: ...tible to dry rot or wet rot which makes thread brittle Do not use poor quality thread or thread that is rotted or brittle Top and bobbin tensions not balanced Balance the tension of the needle thread...

Page 55: ...thread handling part If thread is shredding at the needle plate check for burrs or jagged edges Gently rub with metal cloth to remove the sharp edge Consult a repair technician to polish any hard to r...

Page 56: ...e to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception...

Page 57: ...reader to scan the QR code The video will then play on your smart phone Setting Up the HQ Little Foot Frame http www handiquilter com videos HQLittleFoot100 Setting Up the HQ Studio Frame http www han...

Page 58: ...aser Stylus http www handiquilter com videos SimplySixteen105 Changing the Needle http www handiquilter com videos SimplySixteen106 Changing the Hopping Foot http www handiquilter com videos SimplySix...

Page 59: ...videos SimplySixteen113 Loading a Quilt on the HQ Little Foot Frame http www handiquilter com videos SimplySixteen112 Loading a Quilt on the HQ Studio Frame http www handiquilter com videos SimplySixt...

Page 60: ...handiquilter com videos SimplySixteen116 Optional Accessory Installing the Ruler Base http www handiquilter com videos SimplySixteen119 Using the Touch Screen Displays http www handiquilter com videos...

Page 61: ...quilter com videos SimplySixteen124 Machine Tools Diagnostics http www handiquilter com videos SimplySixteen125 Machine Tools Updating Machine and Display Software http www handiquilter com videos Sim...

Page 62: ...HQ Simply Sixteen User Manual 61 Optional Accessory Easy Set Tension http www handiquilter com videos SimplySixteen129...

Page 63: ...facility or such other point or place that may be designated by HQ All other costs including cost of freight and shipment for repair under this warranty shall be the customer s costs This warranty sha...

Page 64: ...warranty or ninety days from the date of shipment of a repaired or replaced Product whichever is longer HQ s entire liability for any defective Product shall in no event exceed the purchase price for...

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Page 68: ...nd manual mode a How to set the manual mode speed and presets a How to set the stitches per inch in stitch regulation a How and when to use Cruise stitch regulation a How and when to use Precision sti...

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