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Kathy’s

 

Quick Reference 

Kathy’s

 

Quick Reference 

1.   

ISSUE:

  

Hook assembly, needle bar and mechanics need oil

FIX:

  Oil your Block RockiT before use and

after every 8 hours of use

2.   

ISSUE:

  

Bobbin winder is continually running

FIX:

  When not winding a bobbin, the winder cam should be

pushed back away from bobbin where it will stop running

3.   

ISSUE:

  Hopping foot is hitting the needle plate

FIX:

  Hopping foot should be at a height where a credit card

can fit between it and needle plate. Also make sure the needle

plate is installed correctly

TROUBLE SHOOTING: 

MACHINE IS RUNNING ABNORMALLY LOUD

   KATHY SAYS:  Keep your Block RockiT manual nearby while 

you’re quilting.  Don’t forget to check our helpful online 
videos found at videos.kathyquilts.com and YouTube!

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QUESTIONS? CALL US:

 

(888) 826-0222

1.   

ISSUE:

  

Machine may be improperly threaded

FIX:

  Make sure thread passes through all tensioners and

thread guide. Check thread mast and thread spool

2.  

ISSUE:

  

Thread tension too tight

FIX:

  Loosen tension by turning tension knob counter clock-wise

3.   

ISSUE:

  

Hesitating too long at one point

FIX:

  Sewing in one place may cause thread to break. Move

machine quicker within speed limitations so stitches don’t

overlap or build up

4.  

ISSUE:

  

Bobbin not inserted or wound correctly

  

FIX:

  

Check bobbin to ensure it is properly wound and inserted

correctly into the bobbin case. 

(SEE MANUAL PAGES 15-16)

5.  

ISSUE:

  

Hook holder pressing against assembly or it may have

insufficient space 

FIX:

  Readjust the hook holder  

(SEE MANUAL PAGE 28)

6.   

ISSUE:

  

Timing needs to be adjusted

FIX:

  If needle is hitting the hook, the thread will break. 

Follow timing instructions and/or watch our video on timing. 

(SEE MANUAL PAGE 30)

7.  

ISSUE:

  

Needle bent or burred

FIX:

  Replace the needle

TROUBLE SHOOTING: 

THREAD BREAKING 

   KATHY SAYS:   

Remember to use 
quality thread made 
specifically for use 
in quilting machines. 

QUESTIONS? CALL US:

 

(888) 826-0222

Summary of Contents for Block RockiT

Page 1: ...ow 4 When your Block RockiT arrives install the encoder onto the carriage It will be easier to do this before putting your machine and carriage onto your frame 5 Next put the machine on the frame You may need to remove the rail first if you re doing this alone 6 Make sure all your Block RockiT wheels roll on the tracks If they don t follow page 8 in the manual to correct the alignment 7 Install th...

Page 2: ...our Block RockiT wheels are rolling properly 3 Blow out your bobbin case needle area and tension discs CANNED AIR WORKS GREAT 4 Oil your machine and run in manual mode for about a minute 5 Make sure your hopping foot is a credit cards length from the needle plate 6 Make sure you have threaded your machine correctly 7 Clean the tracks on your quilting frame This will prolong the life of your tracks...

Page 3: ...le to scroll up and down 2 Scroll to the TOOLS option and use the left button on the right handle to select TOOLS Then scroll to and select DIAGNOSTICS Then select ENCODER TEST 3 Move machine forwards and back as well as side to side If both X and Y buttons show green on the screen both encoders are correctly reading your movement If X or Y have not shown solid green then make sure encoders are to...

Page 4: ...rail FIRST Put a pin in the center of the quilt backing on both ends Match up the pin to the center line of the quilt backing cloth leader Hold these layers together like a seam in clothing and start pinning the pins parallel to the edge about 1 4 or 1 8 from the edge pins close together head to tail Roll it all the way up 2 Go to the back of the frame Attach the quilt back to the take up cloth le...

Page 5: ...OOTING SKIPPED STITCHES KATHY SAYS Keep your Block RockiT manual nearby while you re quilting Don t forget to check our helpful online videos found at videos kathyquilts com and YouTube KATHY SAYS While adjusting your tension be sure to quilt on a test quilt piece until tension is fixed QUESTIONS CALL US 888 826 0222 Kathy s QuickReference 1 ISSUE Bobbin thread showing on the top fabric FIX Tensio...

Page 6: ...erly threaded FIX Make sure thread passes through all tensioners and thread guide Check thread mast and thread spool 2 ISSUE Thread tension too tight FIX Loosen tension by turning tension knob counter clock wise 3 ISSUE Hesitating too long at one point FIX Sewing in one place may cause thread to break Move machine quicker within speed limitations so stitches don t overlap or build up 4 ISSUE Bobbi...

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