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- Page 1 Copyright Nov 15, 2017 Jim M. Bagley, GraceWood, Inc (Reproduction Prohibited) Version 3.7...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................... 4 Specifications And Overview........................5 Specifications And Overview........................6 Included Parts And Tools........................7 Wheel Alignment..........................8 Installing The Encoder Onto The Carriage....................9 Installing Encoder Onto The Quilting Machine..................10 Placing The Quilting Machine Onto The Carriage And Connecting Encoders..........11 Attaching Thread Mast........................ - Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical machine, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using (this machine). DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. The machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
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Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This product must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. Plug the cord from the quilting machine into a surge protector. -
Page 5: Specifications And Overview
Specifications And Overview Height: 480 mm, 19” Width: 395 mm, 15.5” Length: 585 mm, 23” Weight: 42 Lbs Quilting Arm Length: 15” W 8.5” H Maximum SPM: 1800 Minimum SPM: 90 Input Voltage: 110-220 VAC Peak Power Consumption: 300 W Timing Belt System Bobbin Type: Large M Class OLED Screen... -
Page 6: Specifications And Overview
Specifications and Overview 1. Thread Mast Base 2. Bobbin Thread Guide 3. Bobbin Thread Tensioner 4. Bobbin Thread Cutter 5. Bobbin Wind Stand 6. Bobbin Sensor 7. Dual Thread Tension Guide 8. Small Thread Tensioner 9. Large Thread Tensioner 10. Thread Guides 11. -
Page 7: Included Parts And Tools
Included Parts And Tools Please make sure all pieces were included in your kit. Bobbin Case - 1 M Class Bobbin - 3 Thread Mast - 1 Needle - 10 OLED Screen with Cable - 1 Oil Bottle - 1 Lint Brush - 1 Power Cord - 1 Encoder - 2... -
Page 8: Wheel Alignment
Wheel Alignment 1. Using the 3mm allen wrench, loosen the set screws located above each of the wheels on the machine. 2. Estimate the distance the wheels need to be moved to sit on your carriage, and set the machine onto the carriage on your quilting frame. -
Page 9: Installing The Encoder Onto The Carriage
Installing The Encoder Onto The Carriage 1. Use the 4mm allen wrench to remove the M6 x 16mm SBHCS from the outer, left, rear wheel, in the Bottom Plate. 2. Put the wheel, which you just removed, onto the encoder wheel bolt of the black spring encoder, with the flanged hub facing out, away from the encoder. -
Page 10: Installing Encoder Onto The Quilting Machine
Installing Encoder Onto The Quilting Machine 1. Use the 4mm allen wrench to remove the M6 x 16mm SBHCS from the outer, left, rear wheel, in the sewing machine. 2. Put the wheel, which you just removed, onto the sliver spring encoder wheel bolt with the flanged hub facing out, away from the encoder. -
Page 11: Placing The Quilting Machine Onto The Carriage And Connecting Encoders
Placing The Quilting Machine Onto The Carriage And Connecting Encoders 1. Place the bottom plate onto the quilting frame, 2. Place the sewing machine onto the bottom plate. Make sure that the encoder rides on the carriage track. 3. Plug in the encoder cables from each of the encoders into the sewing machine. The longer cable is used for the encoder attached to the carriage, while the shorter cable is used for the encoder attached to the sewing machine. -
Page 12: Attaching Thread Mast
Attaching Thread Mast 1. Attach the thread mast to the thread mast base. 2. Make sure it is securely attached by screwing it on. The thread Thread 3. The guide loops on the thread mast should mast acts as a Mast be positioned so that they are directly above guide for the... -
Page 13: Threading The Quilting Machine
Threading The Quilting Machine Needle Diagram 1. Place thread on the cone style thread stand. 2. Pull the thread through both loops of the thread Front View Side View mast. Shank 3. Put the thread through the top hole on the thread guide, wrap the thread around and through the bottom hole of thread guide at the middle of the machine. -
Page 14: Winding The Bobbin
Winding The Bobbin 1. Place the thread on the thread stand. 2. Pass the thread through the hooks in the thread mast. 3. Pull the thread through the bobbin thread guide at the back of the quilting machine. 4. Loop the thread around the spring hook and around the thread tensioner. -
Page 15: Installing The Bobbin Case
Installing The Bobbin Case 1. Remove the bobbin case. 2. Place the full bobbin into the bobbin case. 3. Pull thread from bobbin through the bobbin case. 4. Place the bobbin case into the quilting machine with the lever arm at the 3 o’clock position, and press it into place until it “clicks”... -
Page 16: Adjusting Thread Tension
Adjusting Thread Tension Note: The thread tension will need to be adjusted When the thread anytime the thread is changed. Follow the process is pulled The below to adjust the thread tension for the thread you bobbin will turn have selected. See page 31 for more information about clockwise. -
Page 17: Plugging In The Cables
Plugging In The Cables Once all the components are connected, Power you can attach the power cord to the Adapter sewing machine, then connect the power cord to an outlet. When you are ready to begin sewing, turn on the machine using the power switch located on the back of the machine. -
Page 18: Final Checklist
Final Checklist Before you begin sewing make sure that: • The mast is attached and tightened securely • The bobbin winder was able to fill a bobbin and stops when full • The quilting machine is threaded correctly • The handle bars are not loose •... -
Page 19: Basic Controls
Basic Controls 1. Menu - This button returns the user to the main menu screen from any other screen. 2. Back - This button will return the user to the previously viewed screen. 3. Needle Up / Needle Down - A quick push and release of this button allows you to cycle the needle to the up or the down position. -
Page 20: Main Menu
Main Menu The Main Menu provides access to the different sewing methods and access the tools menu. Regulated Precise - In both regulated modes, the sewing machine will adjust its rate of stitching based on the speed at which the user moves the machine on the quilt frame, in order to maintain a constant stitch length. The screen will show you the current state, and sewing settings. -
Page 21: Sewing Modes
Sewing Modes Stitches Per Inch Over-speed Indicator - setting This will be green when the sewing machine is being moved within the speed limit for sewing. When the indicator turns red and beeps it means the sewing machine is being moved Over-speed more quickly than the sewing machine Indicator... -
Page 22: Sewing Modes Continued
Sewing Modes Continued • The baste stitch can be set to small, medium, or large. Large Stitch Size Setting • The Speed indicator shows current sewing speed as a percentage of the maximum 1800 stitches per minute. The minimum being 5% MANUAL and the maximum of 100%. -
Page 23: Tools Menu
Tools Menu The tools menu allows access to information regarding the sewing machine. You can also enter the diagnostics menu to test different aspects of the machine to identify issues. Stitch / Time HOURS This screen displays the number of stitches sewn and hours the machine has run. -
Page 24: Tools Menu Continued
Tools Menu Continued SYSTEM System Information This screen will display the motor INFORMATION control firmware version and the display control firmware version. MAIN REV: V1.6.0 03/28/14 DISPLAY REV: V1.2.2 03/28/14 Diagnostics The diagnostics are used to identify where the sewing machine may be experiencing an issue. -
Page 25: Tools Menu Continued
Tools Menu Continued PREFERENCES Preferences This screen will be used to change DEFAULT CRUISE defaults for various options as follows: UNITS INCHES Default: Precise/Cruise/Baste/Menu BASTE SMALL Units: Inches/Metric Inches/Baste: Small/Medium/Large STITCH/INCH 10 Stitch/Inch: 4-16. OVER SPEED ON Over Speed: On/Off RIGHT HANDED Left Handed/ Right Handed: This will reverse the buttons for right or left... -
Page 26: Repair Kit
Repair Kit This section contains direction for cleaning and maintaining the quilting machine, and instruction to repair simple issues. Every sewing machine includes a basic repair kit, which includes parts to make simple repairs to your machine. M3 Thumb Screw - 1 A replacement for the needle bar set screw. -
Page 27: The Needle Plate
The Needle Plate 1. Place your needle plate on your sewing machine and rotate hand wheel to ensure needle plate orientation so that all screw holes are visible and needle enters the middle of the needle plate without contacting the needle plate at any point 2. -
Page 28: The Hook Holder
The Hook Holder Tools Needed: • 3mm Allen Wrench - Green Handle 1. Rotate your hook assembly so that the positioning guide is at the highest point during rotation. 2. Attach your hook holder to your sewing machine with a M5 X 10 SBHCS (don’t tighten the screw during this step) with the hook holder’s finger in the middle of the hook assembly’s positioning guide. -
Page 29: Hopping Foot
Hopping Foot Tools Needed: • 3mm Allen Wrench 1. Using the hand wheel in the back of your machine, rotate your machine until the needle bar is in the lowest position. 2. Attach your hopping foot to the press bar using a M3 Thumb Screw (don’t tighten during this step) 3. -
Page 30: Timing The Machine
Timing The Machine Tools Needed: 1. Remove needle plate. • 2mm Allen Wrench 2. Loosen all three hook assembly set screws with a M2 allen • Timing Spacer wrench by inserting the wrench into the machines timing hole cut out when each set screw aligns with the hole. 3. -
Page 31: Thread Tension
Thread Tension Proper Tension If the thread is properly Top Thread tensioned the top thread Fabric and the bobbin thread will knot in the middle of the Thread fabric layers. Knot Bottom Fabric Bobbin Thread Too Much Top Tension If the bobbin thread is Decrease Tension being pulled through the top layer of fabric you... -
Page 32: Changing A Needle
Changing A Needle 1. Power off the machine 2. Raise the Needle to the highest point *The eye of 3. Loosen the thumb screw that secures the needle a quarter the needle turn. faces the Needle 4. Remove old needle and insert the new one Thumb bobbin Screw... -
Page 33: Cleaning Bobbin Area
Cleaning Bobbin Area 1. Remove the bobbin case. 2. Remove all lint and any cloth and thread remnants. • You can use canned/compressed air to clean this area out as well. Clean the inside of the hook assembly Clean the area Cleaning Bobbin Case around the hook assembly... -
Page 34: Oiling The Machine: Head
Oiling the Machine: Head We recommend oiling your machine regularly to keep it operating smoothly. It is recommended that you oil your machine every 20 hrs of use. If you use the machine frequently, we recommend oiling at the beginning of each project. Oil before use if you have not used your machine for more than 30 days. The head of the machine and the hook assembly are the only areas that require regular lubrication. -
Page 35: Oiling The Machine: Hook
Oiling the Machine: Hook Frequency: Once every other bobbin change. 1. Remove the bobbin case. 2. Ensure all lint and thread remnants have been removed. 3. Rotate the handwheel so that the needle is halfway down, about a quarter turn. This will put the hook in the optimal position to be oiled. 4. -
Page 36: 14+ Troubleshooting Instruction
14+ Troubleshooting Instruction Issue Cause Solution Troubleshooting Mechanics Hopping foot in lowest position .5mm away from needle plate Critical distances check if not working/stitching properly or Make sure Timing is correct See timing instructions making noise Check there is a proper distance between hook See hook holder instructions holder and hook assembly Machine stitching troubleshooting... - Page 37 14+ Troubleshooting Instruction Issues Cause Solution Machine stitching troubleshooting - continued Thread tension too tight Decrease tension (page 31) Inspect for accidental double wrapping of thread on thread guides, make sure Machine not threaded correctly thread mast is directly over thread spool, make sure thread spool is correctly installed Move machine quicker within speed...
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Page 38: Needle Information
Needle Information Shank - The part of the neeldle that is held in the Needle Diagram needle bar Front View Side View Shaft - The long narrow part of the neeldle. The Shank diameter measurement is based on the shaft Groove - Allows the thread to pass through the fabric more easily Eye - The hole near the tip of the needle for the... -
Page 39: Thread Information
Thread Information Things to consider when choosing a thread: • The manufacturer of the thread matters (for thread weights and quality of thread) • The weight and ply of the thread. For example: 40/3 means 40 weight 3 ply • Not every manufacturer uses the same sizing scales. Sometimes it is easiest to examine and compare threads to find the size you want •... -
Page 40: Additional Tips
Additional Tips Thread Thread weight is usually stamped on the edge of the spool or printed on the top or bottom of the decrease spool. Thread becomes heavier as weight designations • 60 weight, a very thin/fine thread • 50 weight •... - Page 42 The Grace Company 2225 South 3200 West Salt Lake City, UT 84119 Phone: 1-800-264-0644 Fax: 801-908-8888 www.graceframe.com 1-800-264-0644 www.graceframe.com Model: GC140 5000843 115-230 V~, 50-60 Hz, 400 W HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY USAGE MENAGER SEULEMENT CONFORMS TO UL STD. 1594 CERTIFIED TO CSA STD. C22.2 No. 68...
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My machine ( i have a q'nique 14+) is stitching 2 stitches when I do needle down. The needle is not always returning to the up position when I stop quilting. Needle will stop in the down position even though that is not selected and I have to turn the flywheel to get the needle up. I can not use the basteing stitch as the needle doesn't come up. The machine sew okay.
The issue could be caused by improper machine timing. The troubleshooting section suggests re-timing the machine if it is not stitching properly. Follow the timing instructions to ensure the machine operates correctly.
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The buttons on my machine (Qnique 14+) quit working while I was quilting last night. At first it was only the needle up/down controls, but just now I was scrolling thru the menu after reading in the manual, and now all buttons on the handlebars do not work.