Handi quilter QM30269 Manuel utilisateur

HANDI QUILTER 16-INCH LONGARM

USER MANUAL

QM30269 • VERSION 1.0

PRINTED OCTOBER 2015

Handi Quilter, Inc

501 N 400 W

North Salt Lake, UT 84054

1-877-MY-QUILT (697-8458) • www.HandiQuilter.com

HQ Simply Sixteen

™

is part of the family of innovative quilting products from Handi Quilter

QM30269 • VERSION 1.0

Simply

The informaon contained in this document is subject to change without noce. If you nd any problems

in the manual, please report them to us in wring. This document is not warranted to be error-free.

Handi Quilter, Inc. assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in

the informaonal content contained in this manual.

Handi Quilter®, HQ Innity™, HQ Avanté®, HQ Fusion®, HQ Sixteen™, HQ Sweet Sixteen®,

HQ Simply Sixteen™, HQ Pro-Stcher®, and TruStch™ are either trademarks or registered

trademarks of Handi Quilter, Inc.

Printed in the United States of America.

Part number: QM30269 11/2015

USER MANUAL

QM30269 • VERSION 1.0

Simply ™

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How to Use This Manual

Notes, Important Notes, and Cauons

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important informaon that helps you make beer use of your

Handi Quilter product.

ÂIMPORTANT: An IMPORTANT note provides informaon that is essenal to properly using your

Handi Quilter product.

UCAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potenal for causing harm to your quilng machine, the quilt,

or to yourself.

ONLINE: Indicates there is more informaon online, such as a video.

Finding Informaon

What are you looking for? Find it here

Warranty informaon.............................................................................................................User manual*

Safety informaon................................................................................................................... User manual

Regulatory informaon ........................................................................................................... User manual

What’s included with your machine........................................................................................ User manual

Machine specicaons............................................................................................................ User manual

Frame setup informaon............................................................. HQ Lile Foot Frame installaon manual

HQ Studio Frame installaon manual

Machine setup informaon..................................................................................................... User manual

Overview of your machine .......................................................................................... Quick reference card

How to thread your machine ...................................................................................... Quick reference card

Needle system for your machine................................................................................. Quick reference card

Geng started with quilng .................................................................................... Geng Started videos

Online videos.................................................................................... www.handiquilter.com/videocatalog/

Basic maintenance .............................................................................................................Owner’s manual

Troubleshoong .................................................................................................................Owner’s manual

Tips and tricks.......................................................................................... www.handiquilter.com/webinar/

www.handiquilter.com/videocatalog/

Training and educaon opons............................................. www.handiquilter.com/educaon/overview/

Customer Care / Technical Support..................................... 1-877-MY-QUILT (697-8458) or 801-292-7988

Available 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Mountain Time, Monday to Friday

HQcares@handiquilter.com

Community.....................................................................................Forum: www.handiquilter.com/forum/

Blog: www.handiquilter.com/blog/

Facebook: www.facebook.com/HandiQuilter

Instagram: #handiquilter

Non-English versions of this manual (when available)............................www.handiquilter.com/manuals/

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Contents

How to Use This Manual............................................................................................................................ 2

Congratulaons on Your Purchase! ........................................................................................................... 5

What’s Included With Your Machine.......................................................................................................... 5

Important Safety Informaon (English)............................................................................................... 6

About Your Machine........................................................................................................................... 9

General Specicaons................................................................................................................................ 9

Get to Know Your Simply Sixteen ............................................................................................................. 10

Installaon and Setup....................................................................................................................... 13

Carriage .................................................................................................................................................... 13

Power Cord............................................................................................................................................... 14

Handlebars and Display............................................................................................................................ 14

Oponal Accessory: Rear Handlebars and Display................................................................................... 15

Thread Mast ............................................................................................................................................. 16

Oponal Accessory: Horizontal Spool Pin ................................................................................................ 17

Oponal Accessory: Ruler Base................................................................................................................ 17

Oponal Accessory: Laser Stylus.............................................................................................................. 18

Using Your Machine.......................................................................................................................... 21

Power Switch............................................................................................................................................ 21

Lighng..................................................................................................................................................... 21

Machine Needle ....................................................................................................................................... 21

Hopping Feet............................................................................................................................................ 23

Oponal Accessories: Couching Feet, Echo Feet, and Glide Foot............................................................. 24

Bobbin and Bobbin Tension...................................................................................................................... 24

Top Thread Tension .................................................................................................................................. 26

Oponal Accessory: Easy-Set Tension Kit ................................................................................................. 27

Threading the Machine ............................................................................................................................ 28

Quilng With the Simply Sixteen ...................................................................................................... 30

Preparing to Quilt..................................................................................................................................... 30

Free-Moon Quilng................................................................................................................................ 31

Oponal Computer-Guided Quilng: HQ Pro-Stcher® ........................................................................... 31

Using the Touch-Screen Display ........................................................................................................ 32

Overview of the Main Screen................................................................................................................... 32

Stching Modes........................................................................................................................................ 34

Machine Tools .................................................................................................................................. 38

On-screen Calculator................................................................................................................................ 38

Diagnoscs ............................................................................................................................................... 39

Alarms ...................................................................................................................................................... 41

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Quilt Timer and Stch Counter................................................................................................................. 42

Set Language ............................................................................................................................................ 44

Updang Machine Soware..................................................................................................................... 44

Informaon Screen........................................................................................................................... 47

Machine Maintenance...................................................................................................................... 48

Clean and Oil Your Simply Sixteen............................................................................................................ 48

Maintenance Schedule............................................................................................................................. 49

Troubleshoong ............................................................................................................................... 50

Appendix 1....................................................................................................................................... 55

Federal Communicaons Commissions (FCC) Declaraon of Conformity (For USA Only)........................55

Canadian Department of Communicaons Compliance Statement (For Canada Only)...........................55

Radio Interference (Other than USA and Canada) ................................................................................... 55

Appendix 2: QR Codes for HQ Simply Sixteen Videos ....................................................................... 56

Warranty .......................................................................................................................................... 62

Warranty Registraon Card .............................................................................................................. 65

Machine Setup and Training Checklist and Cercate ....................................................................... 67

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Congratulations On Your Purchase!

You haven’t just purchased a quilng machine, you’ve joined the Handi Quilter family and we welcome you.

You have acquired the easiest-to-use quilng machine available in today’s market.

Handi Quilter is commied to innovaon, reliability, customer service, and educaon. Our machines are

invite you to bookmark our website: www.HandiQuilter.com and invite you to visit to learn more about

the art of quilng. We’ve posted videos on subjects as diverse as Oiling Your Machine to Loading a Quilt

to Making Perfect Feathers. Your new quilng friends are already there, waing for you! Remember, if you

ever have quesons, your local HQ authorized representave can help you. If the representave is not

available, contact Handi Quilter directly at HQCares@HandiQuilter. com or by calling us at 1-877-697-8458,

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 pack the machine properly or if you don’t use the correct packaging

materials, the machine could be damaged. Handi Quilter is not liable for damage that occurs during return

shipping.

ÂIMPORTANT: These packaging materials are designed to prevent the machine from being damaged.

Keep them in case you need to bring this machine to the dealer or send it for repair.

ONLINE: For an overview of what came with your machine, watch the video Introducon and Parts

Overview at: hp://www.handiquilter.com/videos/SimplySixteen101.

What’s Included With Your Machine

• Lint brush

• Bobbins (4 pieces)

• Needle (134 MR) size 16 (pack of 10)

• Needle (134 MR) size 18 (pack of 10)

• Bobbin Case

• Thread mast

• EZ Pen Oiler

• Screwdriver

• Power Cord

• 2.5 mm hex tool

• 4 mm hex tool

• 8 mm wrench

• Open-toe Handi Foot (Ruler foot installed)

• Quick Reference Card

• HQ Bobbin Winder and accessories (bagged together)

• Geng Started DVDs

• Simply Sixteen Quilng Machine (including carriage, front handlebars, front display, and cables)

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Important Safety Information

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operaon is subject to the following two condions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired operaon. See the full Declaraon of Conformity

in the Appendix.

ÂIMPORTANT: Do not operate your Simply Sixteen quilng machine unl you have completely read

the informaon contained in this manual. Please keep all packaging and order informaon for

warranty purposes.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instrucons before using this machine.

When using this machine, basic safety precauons should always be followed, including the following:

DANGER — To reduce the risk of electric shock:

• A quilng machine should never be le unaended when plugged in. Always unplug the machine

from the electrical outlet immediately aer using and before cleaning.

WARNING — To reduce the risk of burns, re, electric shock, or injury to persons:

• The Simply Sixteen is heavy. Never aempt to li it alone. Always use two people when liing.

Always li from the throat of the machine, not from the handlebars.

• Always unplug the Simply Sixteen from the electrical outlet when performing any maintenance,

changing the needle, removing thread locks, or when le unaended.

• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

• Keep ngers away from all moving parts. Use cauon around the needle or sharp external

components.

• Change the needle oen. Do not use bent or dull needles. “Every quilt deserves a new needle”.

• Switch the machine to the symbol o, or 0, posion to turn it o when making any adjustments in

the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, changing hopping

foot, and so forth.

• Never drop or insert foreign objects into any opening.

• The Simply Sixteen should only be used indoors away from moisture.

• The Simply Sixteen should not be stored or used in extreme temperatures.

• Use the Simply Sixteen only for its intended use as described in this manual.

• To disconnect from the wall outlet, push the switch to the o posion, then remove the plug from

outlet pulling from the plug, not the cord. Never operate the Simply Sixteen if the cord is damaged

or not working correctly. If a mechanical or electrical problem is encountered, return the Simply

Sixteen to the nearest authorized service center or the manufacturer for examinaon, repair,

electrical or mechanical adjustment.

• It is not recommended that the Simply Sixteen quilng machine be used with any machine quilng

frame other than those recommended by Handi Quilter.

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• Use this quilng machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only

aachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.

• Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked. Keep venlaon openings of the

machine free from the accumulaon of lint, dust, and loose cloth.

• Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is

being administered.

• Do not pull or push the machine across the fabric excessively while stching. It may deect the

needle enough to cause it to break.

• Use only needles designed for free moon quilng and recommended by Handi Quilter for this

machine. Other types of needles may break during normal quilng.

• Children shall not play with the machine. Close aenon is necessary when this machine is used by

or near children.

• This sewing machine may be used by children age 8 years and above and persons with reduced

physical, sensory, or mental capabilies or lack of experience and knowledge, if they are instructed

concerning 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 instrucons.

This machine is intended for household or commercial use.

Disclaimer

Handi Quilter and its Representaves are in no way legally responsible or liable for damage to the Simply

Sixteen when used improperly or not in accordance with the guidelines stated in this manual or when used

on machine quilng frames not recommended by Handi Quilter.

To use the machine safely

1. Carefully watch the needle when sewing. Do not touch the hand wheel, take up lever, needle, or other

moving parts.

2. Turn the machine o and unplug the cord in the following cases:

• when you have stopped using the machine

• when you replace or remove the needle or any other part

• when you check or clean the machine

• when you leave the machine unaended

3. Connect the machine directly to the wall outlet or to a surge protector that connects directly to the

wall outlet. Do not use extension cords.

To increase the life of your machine

1. Do not store this machine in areas exposed to direct sunlight or high humidity. Never use or store

the machine near a heater, an iron, a halogen lamp or other hot things.

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2. Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the machine. Benzene, solvents and scouring powders

can damage the case and the machine and therefore should never be used.

3. Do not drop or bump the machine.

4. Always consult the manual to replace or x the hopping foot, needle or any other part of the

machine. If necessary contact an authorized Handi Quilter representave or Handi Quilter technical

support.

Oponal U.S. Grounding for Customers with 120 VAC Connecons

GROUNDED OUTLET BOXES

METAL

SCREW

ADAPTER

(B) (C)

TAB FOR

GROUNDING

SCREW

(A)

GROUNDING PIN

This product is for use on a nominal 120 V or nominal 220 V circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks

like the plug illustrated in sketch A above. A temporary adapter, which looks like the adapter illustrated in

sketches 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 unl a properly grounded

outlet can be installed by a qualied electrician. The green colored rigid ear, lug, and the like, extending

from the adapter, must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover.

Whenever the adapter is used, it must be held in place by the metal screw.

ÂIMPORTANT: In Canada, the use of a temporary adapter is not permied by the

Canadian Electric Code.

To repair or adjust the machine

If the machine breaks down or needs adjustment, rst check the troubleshoong chart in the appendix to

inspect and adjust the machine yourself.

For more product informaon and updates, visit our website at www.HandiQuilter.com.

The contents of this manual and product specicaons are subject to change without prior noce.

Check for updated manuals at www.handiquilter.com/manuals/.

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About Your Machine

General Specicaons

The Simply Sixteen uses high-tech electronics and an innovave touch-screen user interface to oer greater

funconality and ease of operaon to home quilters than ever before conceived in the quilng industry.

The Simply Sixteen quilng machine is a high quality machine that both incorporates robust design features

and is easy to service.

Sewing Opening Dimensions 8.25 inches X 16 inches (245 mm X 610 mm)

Sewing Speed Manual Mode: from 25 stches per minute to 1800 stches per minute

Regulated Mode: from 0 stches per minute to full speed

Stches Per Inch 4 stches per inch to 18 stches per inch

Needle System 134 (135 X 7)

Needle Sizes (recommended) From 80/12 to 125/20

Hook System Rotary, Horizontal Axis, M-class bobbin

Bobbin Type Aluminum, Class M

Bobbin Case Type MF

Motor Type Brushless DC

Needle Posioning Up and down, walking stch

Electrical Power

US/Canada*:

Rest of world: 105 – 120 VAC, 47-63Hz, 600W peak

100 – 250 VAC, 47-63Hz, 600W peak

* Complies with internaonal cercaons

Sew Foot Stroke/Li 5 mm

Needle Bar Stroke 35.3 mm

Take-Up Stroke 73 mm

Lubricaon, main components Kluber Lube, permanent

Lubricaon of hook Velocite 10, Texaco 22

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