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HQ Sixteen
™
User Manual 1.6
Page 13
Note: Before adjusting your top tension remember to floss or pull the top thread up into the tension
discs or it will float outside the discs providing little or no top tension. This could cause significant
tension or nesting problems on the bottom side of the quilt.
Important: Top tension should be adjusted after the bobbin case foundation tension adjustment is
made.
Top Tension
Puckering, gathers and thread breakage occur when the top tension is too tight. Loops and
thread nests occur on the back when the top thread tension is too loose. Tension may need to
be adjusted depending on the fabric, thread or batting you are using on each project.
To adjust the top tension tighter, turn the tension knob clockwise. To loosen the tension, turn
the tension knob counter-clockwise. If the bobbin case tension is adjusted a degree on the
screw the top tension may need to be adjusted a ¼ to ½ turn to compensate or balance the
tension
.
Consistently using the same thread will reduce your tension issues. If you use multiple brands,
weights, types, colors, qualities, and mixes of threads, many tension variables will be created
and more tension adjustments will be required. Dark threads will be heavier (because of dye)
than light threads of the same weight, type and brand also affecting tension settings. The
more consistent one is, the fewer variables will be involved.
Maintenance
Cleaning and Lubricating the Machine
Only use light sewing machine oil in the HQ Sixteen™.
Internal oiling is not necessary on the HQ Sixteen™
except when the machine is taken to a service technician
for routine maintenance and cleaning.
The bobbin
basket assembly, however, needs regular lubricating .
Failure to keep the bobbin assembly lubricated can
cause severe damage to the machine. To lubricate, turn
off the machine. Clean around the bobbin assembly with
a soft brush to remove lint.
Put a very small drop of oil on the hook in the bobbin
assembly (see Photo 13). (Remove bobbin and case
before oiling). The frequency depends upon the usage of
the machine. Lubricating is recommended before running
the machine if it has not been used regularly, or every other bobbin change if used frequently.
After oiling, always sew a scrap piece as oil may cling to thread. Over oiling can cause excess
dripping from the bobbin assembly. Lack of lubricant may be noticed by a change in the sound
of the machine and will affect stitch quality.
Photo 13