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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
™
PRINTED OCTOBER 2015
© 2015 Handi Quilter, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.
© 2015 Handi Quilter, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.
© 2015 Handi Quilter, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.
© 2015 Handi Quilter, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.
© 2015 Handi Quilter, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.
© 2015 Handi Quilter, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.
HANDI QUILTER
®
16-INCH LONGARM
Simply
USER
MANUAL
QM30269 • VERSION 1.0
QM30269 • VERSION 1.0
Designed by a Quilter, for Quilters.
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  • Page 1 501 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 ™ ® PRINTED OCTOBER 2015 © 2015 Handi Quilter, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.
  • Page 2 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 informational content contained in this manual.

  • Page 3: How To Use This Manual

    Notes, Important Notes, and Cautions  NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your Handi Quilter product. Â IMPORTANT: An IMPORTANT note provides information that is essential to properly using your Handi Quilter product.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents How to Use This Manual..........................2 Congratulations on Your Purchase! ......................5 What’s Included With Your Machine ......................5 Important Safety Information (English) ....................6 About Your Machine ........................... 9 General Specifications ..........................9 Get to Know Your Simply Sixteen ......................10 Installation and Setup ........................
  • Page 5 Quilt Timer and Stitch Counter ......................... 42 Set Language ............................44 Updating Machine Software ........................44 Information Screen ........................... 47 Machine Maintenance ........................48 Clean and Oil Your Simply Sixteen ......................48 Maintenance Schedule ..........................49 Troubleshooting ..........................50 Appendix 1 ............................55 Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only)......

  • Page 6: Congratulations On Your Purchase

    Congratulations On Your Purchase! You haven’t just purchased a quilting machine, you’ve joined the Handi Quilter family and we welcome you. You have acquired the easiest-to-use quilting machine available in today’s market. Handi Quilter is committed to innovation, reliability, customer service, and education. Our machines are Designed by a Quilter, for Quilters®...

  • Page 7: Important Safety Information (English)

    Sixteen to the nearest authorized service center or the manufacturer for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. • It is not recommended that the Simply Sixteen quilting machine be used with any machine quilting frame other than those recommended by Handi Quilter. www.HandiQuilter.com...
  • Page 8 This machine is intended for household or commercial use. Disclaimer Handi Quilter and its Representatives 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 quilting frames not recommended by Handi Quilter.
  • Page 9 3. Do not drop or bump the machine. 4. Always consult the manual to replace or fix the hopping foot, needle or any other part of the machine. If necessary contact an authorized Handi Quilter representative or Handi Quilter technical support.

  • Page 10: About Your Machine

    About Your Machine General Specifications The Simply Sixteen uses high-tech electronics and an innovative touch-screen user interface to offer greater functionality and ease of operation to home quilters than ever before conceived in the quilting industry. The Simply Sixteen quilting machine is a high quality machine that both incorporates robust design features and is easy to service.

  • Page 11: Get To Know Your Simply Sixteen

    Get to Know Your Simply Sixteen Right side view Thread Mast Thread Guide A Three-Hole Thread Guide B Thread Guide C Top Thread Tension Assembly Stirrup Thread Guide E Take-Up Lever Thread Guide F Front Casing/Frame Hand Wheel Side Laser Stylus Post Hole 10 | www.HandiQuilter.com...
  • Page 12 Left side view 19. Front Threaded Display Mounting Holes 12. Needle Bar 20. Front Base 13. Needle Bar Thread Guide 21. Back Casing/Frame 14. Needle 22. Rear Base 15. Ruler Foot 23. Color Touch-Screen Display Connector 16. Needle Plate 24. Threaded Horizontal Spool Pin Mounting Hole 17.

  • Page 13: Rear And Front Views

    Rear and Front Views 25. On/Off Switch 32. Spool Pin 1 26. Power Cord Connector 33. Electronic Control Pod (C-Pod) 27. Accessory Power Outlet 34. Bobbin Assembly 28. Serial Port for Stitch Regulator 35. LED Light Ring 29. Laser Stylus Power Connector 36.

  • Page 14: Installation And Setup

    Installation and Setup Carriage You should have already set up either the HQ Little Foot™ Frame or the HQ Studio Frame. Refer to the frame manual for detailed instructions about setting up the frame.  ONLINE: For more information about setting up the HQ Little Foot Frame, watch the video Setting Up the HQ Little Foot Frame at: http://www.handiquilter.com/videos/HQLittleFoot100.

  • Page 15: Power Cord

    Â IMPORTANT: The connector is keyed to ensure correct alignment. Make sure the keyed portion of the cable connector aligns with the keyed portion of the encoder connector. Do not force. Power Cord To install the power cord • Insert the cord into the power connector on the rear of the machine. Secure the cord with the metal clip.

  • Page 16: Optional Accessory: Rear Handlebars And Display

    5. After the bolts are in place, plug the cable into the USB-style connection located on the front- left side of the machine. 6. Remove the protective plastic from the touch-screen display before using. To use the handlebar buttons Press the Up/Down Press the Start/Stop button to cycle the button to start or stop...

  • Page 17: Thread Mast

    3. Slide the two bolts into holes until they stop. Hand tighten, and then use the 4 mm wrench to securely fasten the handles to the back of the machine. 4. After the two bolts are in place, plug the small connector end of the cable into the port on the left side of the display.

  • Page 18: Optional Accessory: Horizontal Spool Pin

    Optional Accessory: Horizontal Spool Pin An optional horizontal spool pin is available for metallic and specialty threads wound on a spool (not a cone).  ONLINE: For more information about installing and using the Horizontal Spool Pin, watch the video Installing and using the optional Horizontal Spool Pin at: http://www.handiquilter.com/videos/SimplySixteen109.

  • Page 19: Optional Accessory: Laser Stylus

    The machine’s hopping foot stitches a quilting line that is a quarter inch away from the ruler edge. The markings on all Handi Quilter rulers take this into consideration.  NOTE: Set the machine to stop in the needle-down position to keep the machine from moving while making adjustments with the ruler.
  • Page 20 1. Place the nut on the laser stylus post with the washer under it and thread the laser post into the threaded hole, near the rear wheel base. Turn until securely in place. Lock in place with nut.  NOTE: The washer will be under the nut to protect the machine paint.
  • Page 21 Laser Operation and Safety Be sure the laser is attached to the machine and pointed downward toward the table before connecting it to the port. Never point it in a direction that would project the beam into someone’s eyes. If the laser should stop working, ensure the plug is firmly seated into the Simply Sixteen laser port.

  • Page 22: Using Your Machine

    Using Your Machine Power Switch The power switch is at the rear of the machine. Turn it on by toggling the switch from the 0 position to the 1 position. Â IMPORTANT: If you will not be using the machine for more than a day, we recommend you turn off the machine and unplug the power cord from the power source.
  • Page 23 1. Move the needle bar to the up position by pressing the needle up/down control on the handles. 2. Turn off all power to the machine. 3. Loosen the needle bar clamp screw with the 2.5 mm hex tool. Sight hole 4.

  • Page 24: Hopping Feet

    Needle size Thread size 12 and 14 monofilament, 100 wt. silk, 60 wt. poly, mylar monofilament, hologram, 100 wt., 80 wt., 60 wt., 50 wt., 40 wt. silk, poly or cotton thread 40 wt. cottons and poly, 30 wt. cottons and poly Any thread 30 wt.

  • Page 25: Optional Accessories: Couching Feet, Echo Feet, And Glide Foot

    Optional Accessories: Couching Feet, Echo Feet, and Glide Foot In addition to the ruler foot and open-toe foot that come with your Simply Sixteen, Handi Quilter offers specialty feet to enhance your quilting: the Couching Feet Kit, the Echo Feet Kit, and the Glide Foot. See http://www.handiquilter.com/shop for more information.
  • Page 26 1. Place the bobbin in the bobbin case so that the thread pulls off clockwise when viewing the open side. 2. Slide the thread through the slot and under the tension spring, leaving approximately five to six inches of thread hanging loose. To test bobbin tension The bobbin tension is the foundation tension for the entire machine.

  • Page 27: Top Thread Tension

    To insert the bobbin case into the machine 1. Move the needle to the up position. Turn off the power to the machine. 2. Place the bobbin in the bobbin case so that the thread pulls off clockwise when viewing the open side.

  • Page 28: Optional Accessory: Easy-Set Tension Kit

    Machine Quilting Tip: Test the tension settings before quilting The best way to make sure the top and bottom tension settings are balanced is by quilting. Keep 4-inch squares of light solid fabric on hand to place at the side of the quilt on the extra batting and backing.

  • Page 29: Threading The Machine

    Solution: Tighten the top thread tension by turning the tension knob clockwise. Threading the Machine Handi Quilter recommends that you select and use only high-quality threads for your quilts. To thread the machine Refer to the threading diagram on the next page.
  • Page 30 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 is following the groove down the front of the needle and insert thread through the eye of the needle from front to back.

  • Page 31: Quilting With The Simply Sixteen

    Quilting With the Simply Sixteen Preparing to Quilt 1. Make sure your machine has been cleaned, oiled, has a new needle, and that the tracks on the frame are free from threads or other debris. If the machine isn’t already plugged in, plug it in now. 2.

  • Page 32: Free-Motion Quilting

     NOTE: HQ Pro-Stitcher option works best if your HQ Simply Sixteen is installed on an HQ Studio Frame. The HQ Pro-Stitcher® quilting system integrates Handi Quilter’s quilting machines, including the Simply Sixteen, with the best computer technology for computer-guided quilting using digital designs. The software is managed from a state-of-the-art tablet computer that is conveniently mounted on top of the machine.

  • Page 33: Using The Touch-Screen Display

    Using the Touch-Screen Display The Simply Sixteen has a touch-screen display on the front handlebars. Use the display to access the quilting functions of the Simply Sixteen, such as to alternate between stitch-regulated and non-stitch regulated operation, to control settings for how you prefer your machine to operate, and to use tools such as counting stitches on a quilt or logging how much time it took to finish your quilt.
  • Page 34 Toolbar Options The toolbar is in the upper-right corner of the screen at all times. The button appears green when it is selected. Touch the Home icon whenever you need to return to the Main screen. Touch the Tools icon to open the Tools. For more information about the various tools, see the Machine Tools section of this manual.

  • Page 35: Stitching Modes

    Stitching Modes The Simply Sixteen enables you to choose between two modes of stitch regulation (Cruise and Precision) or to choose manual stitching. Manual Stitching Mode When using the manual stitching mode, the length of the stitch is determined by how quickly or slowly you move the machine around the quilt, in combination with the number of stitches per minute (up to 1800) you have selected.
  • Page 36 Touch to save the current SPM setting as a preset. 1. Select Manual stitching mode by touching the Manual Mode button. 2. Press the plus (+) button to increase or the minus (–) button to decrease the current stitches-per- minute setting. 3.
  • Page 37 (stitches per minute) until you press the stop button on the handlebars. The minimum speed of the needle is dependent upon the stitches-per-minute setting you choose. Handi Quilter recommends beginning with a setting of 75. Begin moving the machine to avoid stitching in place for too long.

  • Page 38: Controlling The Lights

    Press to select Stitch Regulation. Press the plus (+) or minus (—) to change the stitches-per-inch setting. Press to select Precision mode. After you press the Start/Stop button on the handlebars, you must begin moving the machine for it to begin quilting according to the stitches-per-inch setting.

  • Page 39: Machine Tools

    Machine Tools  ONLINE: For more information about the HQ Simply Sixteen tools, watch the video Using the Touch- Screen Display at: http://www.handiquilter.com/videos/SimplySixteen124. To open the machine tools, touch the Tools icon in the toolbar. After selecting it, the icon turns green. Choose from the tools on the screen. Opens the on-screen Opens the calculator.

  • Page 40: Diagnostics

    Diagnostics There are several diagnostics tests that you may be asked to perform by Handi Quilter technical support or authorized Handi Quilter representatives. These functions test the motion encoders, the motor control functions, the key switches, and the internal position sensors.
  • Page 41 • Press the Motor Sensor Test button. Slowly rotate the hand wheel. While rotating, you should hear an audible pulsing beep. If you get a constant solid beep or no beep at all, the test has failed and the machine should be inspected by a qualified Handi Quilter repair technician. To perform the Needle Sensor Test The Needle Sensor test indicates whether the needle position sensor is functioning properly.

  • Page 42: Alarms

    To perform the X-Motion Sensor Test Use the X-Motion Sensor test to verify functionality of the X-axis stitch regulator encoder (the encoder mounted at the rear of the carriage). • Press the X-Motion Sensor test button. Slowly move the machine left and right. You should hear a pulsing beep that pulses faster as you move the carriage faster.

  • Page 43: Quilt Timer And Stitch Counter

    Touch the alarm icon to turn on or off the overspeed alarm. It appears green when enabled. 1. Touch the alarm button to turn it on or off. It is on when it appears green with the sound-wave symbols. It is off when it appears purple. 2.
  • Page 44 Quilting timer Stitch counter To track how much time you spend on a quilt Use the quilting timer to keep track of how much time you spend on a quilt. The quilting timer measures time the machine is actually quilting, not the time the machine is on but not stitching. Press Play to track Reset button: Press the time spent on a...

  • Page 45: Set Language

    Updating 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 machines. When an update is released, download the updated file(s) to a USB drive using a computer that is connected to the Internet. You will usually need to download two files: one for the machine software and one for the display software.
  • Page 46 After downloading the updated software to a USB drive, insert the drive into the USB port on the right side of the display. The arrow will flash until the USB drive is fully inserted. the display changes to show the USB inserted into the machine.
  • Page 47 To update the front display’s software 1. Insert the USB drive into the USB port on the right side of the front display. Then touch the Display icon on the screen to update the display software. The button will remain green until the update is completed.

  • Page 48: Information Screen

    To monitor system information about 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 the Information icon in the toolbar.

  • Page 49: Machine Maintenance

    Machine Maintenance Clean and Oil Your Simply Sixteen The only place where you need to regularly oil your machine is the bobbin hook assembly. Failure to keep the hook assembly lubricated can cause severe damage to the machine. We recommend that you oil the hook assembly with each bobbin change and before use if you haven’t used the machine for a few days.

  • Page 50: Maintenance Schedule

    In addition to the ongoing cleaning and oiling maintenance, you should have your machine serviced by an authorized Handi Quilter representative every 12 to 24 months, depending on use. They will take care of oiling and greasing internal parts and ensure the machine is in tip-top working order.

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting You can correct many problems on your own. If you need additional help, contact your local, authorized Handi Quilter retailer. You can also contact Handi Quilter technical solutions at 1-801-292-7988 or 1-877-MY-QUILT (697-8458). First check the following: 1. The AC power cord is properly connected and the power switch is turned on.
  • Page 52 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 •...
  • Page 53 Bobbin case is damaged, • Since thread slides over the surface of the bobbin case at a high corroded, dirty, etc. speed, make sure the case is free of any lint or foreign matter that could impede thread passage through the machine. Moving the machine too fast for •...
  • Page 54 Check that poles are inserted completely together with the push pins engaged so bowing won’t occur. Leaders are stretched or worn • If fabric is beginning to stretch or fray, contact Handi Quilter to purchase replacement leaders. Do not wash the leaders. Thread Breaks...
  • Page 55 Consult a repair technician to polish any hard-to-reach or delicate areas, or if the burr is inside the throat. Wrong type of needle • Use only the needles recommended by Handi Quilter: 134 (135x7) sizes 12 through 20. Other possible problems •...

  • Page 56: Federal Communications Commissions (Fcc) Declaration Of Conformity (For Usa Only)

    Appendix 1 Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only) Responsible Party: Handi Quilter, Inc. 501 North 400 West North Salt Lake, UT 84054 declares that the product Product Name: Simply Sixteen complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 57: Appendix 2: Qr Codes For Hq Simply Sixteen Videos

    Appendix 2: QR Codes for HQ Simply Sixteen Videos The following QR codes enable you to use your smart phone to quickly load the HQ Simply Sixteen Getting Started videos. Download a QR reader from the application store for your phone. Then use the QR reader to scan the QR code.
  • Page 58 Optional Accessory: Installing the Rear Handlebars http://www.handiquilter.com/videos/SimplySixteen104 Optional Accessory: Installing the Laser 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/SimplySixteen107 Threading the Machine http://www.handiquilter.com/videos/SimplySixteen108 Optional Accessory: Horizontal Spool Pin http://www.handiquilter.com/videos/SimplySixteen109 | 57 HQ Simply Sixteen User Manual...
  • Page 59 Testing and Adjusting Bobbin Tension http://www.handiquilter.com/videos/SimplySixteen110 Adjusting the Top-thread Tension http://www.handiquilter.com/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/SimplySixteen130 Using the Handlebar buttons http://www.handiquilter.com/videos/SimplySixteen114 Quilting with the HQ Simply Sixteen http://www.handiquilter.com/videos/SimplySixteen115 58 | www.HandiQuilter.com...
  • Page 60 Introduction to Free-Motion Quilting http://www.handiquilter.com/videos/SimplySixteen131 Advancing the Quilt on the HQ Little Foot Frame http://www.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/Simply Sixteen120 Using Manual Stitching Mode http://www.handiquilter.com/videos/Simply Sixteen121 Using Cruise Stitch Regulation http://www.handiquilter.com/videos/SimplySixteen122 | 59 HQ Simply Sixteen User Manual...
  • Page 61 Using Precision Stitch Regulation http://www.handiquilter.com/videos/SimplySixteen123 Machine Tools: Calculator, Alarms, Language http://www.handiquilter.com/videos/SimplySixteen124 Machine Tools: Diagnostics http://www.handiquilter.com/videos/SimplySixteen125 Machine Tools: Updating Machine and Display Software http://www.handiquilter.com/videos/SimplySixteen126 Using the Bobbin Winder http://www.handiquilter.com/videos/HQBobbinWinder100 Basic Machine Maintenance http://www.handiquilter.com/videos/SimplySixteen127 60 | www.HandiQuilter.com...
  • Page 62 Optional Accessory: Easy-Set Tension http://www.handiquilter.com/videos/SimplySixteen129 | 61 HQ Simply Sixteen User Manual...

  • Page 63: Warranty

    HQ QUILTING MACHINE LIMITED WARRANTY Handi Quilter, Inc. (hereinafter HQ) offers a limited warranty on the HQ QUILTING MACHINE (hereinafter “Machine”) to be free of defects in workmanship and materials under normal use upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth: (a) 90 day Limited Warranty - During the first 90 days from date of purchase, HQ will repair any manufacturing defect without charge for parts or labor.
  • Page 64 HQ's entire liability for any defective Product shall in no event exceed the purchase price for the defective Product. This limitation applies even if Handi Quilter cannot or does not repair or replace any defective Product. Warranty Claims...
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  • Page 66: Warranty Registration Card

    Warranty Registration 11/01/14 Return this registration card within 30 days of purchase or if you prefer, register online at http://www.handiquilter.com/warranty MAIL TO: Handi Quilter, Inc. Warranty Registration 501 N 400 W North Salt Lake, Utah 84054 WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD The HQ Quilting Machine warranty is 10 years manufacturer’s warranty on casting and machining of the case, 5 years mechanical, and 5 years electronic/electrical.
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  • Page 68: Machine Setup And Training Checklist And Certificate

    Ensure power outlet is available and does not acknowledging you have been personally instructed cause a trip hazard in the operation of the Handi Quilter machine you Recommend and explain the importance of purchased. Additional training by this HQ Retailer or...
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