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Simply
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NEEDLE AND THREAD GUIDE
Use only the correct needle system as recommended by Handi Quilter. For the Simply Sixteen,
this is
needle system 134
. This needle system is designed to withstand high stitching speeds.
Choose among sizes 12 through 20 according to the type of thread you are using.
NEEDLE SIZE THREAD SIZE
12 and 14
monofilament, 100 wt. silk, 60 wt. poly, mylar
16
monofilament, hologram, 100 wt. silk, 60 wt. poly, 50 wt. poly, 50 wt. cotton, some 40 wt. threads.
18
40 wt. cottons and poly, 30 wt. cottons and poly
20
Any thread 30 wt. and heavier such as 12 wt., 19 wt., 30 wt.
1.
Place thread cone onto spool post
1
, insert the thread through the thread-
mast eyelet
2
from back to front, continuing to the thread guide
3
.
2.
Continue to the three-hole thread guide
4
. Wrap all three holes from back
to front, being careful not to cross threads. This is recommended for most
threads. However, some very delicate threads or metallic threads may require
less tension. If you have problems with thread breaking, try threading only one
or two holes of thread guide
4
.
3.
The thread continues down to thread guide
5
and to the tension assembly
6
.
IMPORTANT:
The thread must be flossed up between the two tension discs. If
the thread is not firmly in place between the two tension discs, the thread will lay
on top of the tension discs (no tension) and thread looping on the bottom of the
quilt can occur.
4.
After the thread is in place, be sure that the thread catches on the take up
spring and then pull it down under the stirrup thread guide
7
.
5.
Bring the thread up and through the take-up lever from back to front
8
, and
then to the pigtail thread guide
9
, and thread through the needle bar thread
guide hole
10
.
6.
Make sure the thread follows the groove down the front of the needle and insert
thread through the eye of the needle from front to back. While pulling thread
through the eye of the needle be careful that the thread does not twist around
the needle.
TO THREAD THE HQ SIMPLY SIXTEEN
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Download a complete HQ Simply Sixteen user manual from the Handi Quilter website: www.HandiQuilter.com/manuals
