handi quilter Simply Sixteen, Owner'S Manual

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Simply Sixteen User Manual 1.1 Page 12
Front Handlebar Controls
The following functions take effect by pressing and then quickly releasing the button.
Note: When the machine is stopped, pay attention to the position of the needle when pushing Needle
Up or Needle Down. Where the needle begins when the button is pushed will determine the effect of the
Needle Up and Needle Down controls.
Function
INDICATOR LIGHTS
Power On Light
Needle in Motion Light
Located on the left side of the speed dial, the GREEN LED light is
illuminated to indicate that the machine is plugged in and power is on.
Located on the right side of the speed dial, the RED LED light is
illuminated when the needle should be moving.
Note: Caution should be taken when the needle is in motion. If the
RED light is on and the needle is NOT in motion, this indicates a
MOTOR STALL condition has occurred. Turn off the power to the
machine and clear the cause of the stall (thread lock, tight hand
wheel, material too thick, etc).
NEVER WORK AROUND THE NEEDLE
WHILE THE RED LIGHT IS ON. TURN THE POWER OFF FIRST.
Needle Speed Dial
Turn the dial to set the speed of the machine. The needle speed is a
percentage of the top speed of the machine (1,500 stitches per minute).
At 10%, the machine is stitching at approximately 150 stitches per minute.
At 50%, the machine is stitching at approximately 750 stitches per minute.
At 100%, the machine is stitching at approximately 1,500 stitches per minute.