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Thread tension too tight

• 

Check bobbin case tension and then check top thread tension. (For 

more information about adjusting tension, see 

Bobbin and Bobbin 

Tension

 and 

Top Thread Tension

 in the 

Using Your Machine

 section 

of this manual.)

 

The needle is not positioned 

properly

• 

Position the needle properly to the needle bar. Inspect the 

position of the needle to make sure the needle is at the 6 o’clock 

position. When you stand directly in front of the needle (facing the 

bobbin case side of the machine), you will see the entire needle 

eye directly facing you.  This is 6 o’clock position. 

 

• 

Make sure (a) the needle is installed all the way into the needle 

bar to the needle-stop hole in the needle bar, (b) the long groove 

in the needle is toward the front (bobbin case side), and (c) the 

scarf (scooped out part of the back of the needle) is toward the 

back of the machine.  

 

• 

The needle can sometimes be rotated to 5 o’clock (slightly right) 

or 7 o’clock (slightly left) to adjust for a more positive thread loop 

pickup by the hook point.

Improper threading

• 

Ensure that the machine is 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 no farther. Visually check that it is 

up to the top of the stop/sight hole above the needle bar clamp 

screw. If the needle isn’t installed properly, it can cause damage in 

the bobbin area and needle plate.

 

The needle hits the needle plate

• 

Correctly position the needle, needle plate, or hopping foot.  

Replace with a new needle.

 

Stitches are Puckered

Corrective Measure(s)

The tension is not balanced.

 

 

Top and bottom tension are both 

too tight.

• 

Balance the tension of the needle thread after ensuring the 

bobbin tension is adjusted correctly. (For more information about 

adjusting tension, see 

Bobbin and Bobbin Tension

 and 

Top Thread 

Tension

 in the 

Using Your Machine

 section of this manual.)

 

Needle too large for quilting 

fabric

• 

Replace the needle with a size better suited for the fabric.

Poor Stitch Quality

Corrective Measure(s)

The tension is not balanced

• 

Balance the tension of the needle thread after ensuring the 

bobbin tension is adjusted correctly. (For more information about 

adjusting tension, see 

Bobbin and Bobbin Tension

 and 

Top Thread 

Tension

 in the 

Using Your Machine

 section of this manual.)

 

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Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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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Страница 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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