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It is our goal to ensure that Customers have information on the tools and accessories (standard and optional), that are available for use with Gammill® quilting machines. Some of the tools and accessories detailed in this Manual may be optional equipment. We recommend that you consult with your Authorized Gammill Dealer or Sales Representative for the most current list of standard and optional equipment.
SAFETY WARNINGS CAUTION Moving needle can cause injury. Keep body parts and loose clothing away. Rotating parts can cause injury. Keep hair, body parts, and loose clothing away. Motor may become hot. Do not touch motor if machine has been in operation.
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Welcome to the Vision® 2.0 by Gammill, the latest in hand-guided quilting technology at your fingertips. Experience the ease offered by My Stitch™ customizability. Make your quilting system exactly the system you need. Vision™ 2.0 PN 140-0003 Rev02...
OILING ROUTINE On Back: 1-2 drops every 6-8 12 - 15 drops 1-2 drops every hours every 6-8 hours 6-8 hours *2-4 for the 18-8 Extra oiling location for 18-8; 1-2 drops 1-2 drops every every 6-8 6-8 hours hours Vision™...
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OIL THE HOOK ASSEMBLY EACH TIME YOU CHANGE THE BOBBIN. PLACE THE OIL IN THE TOP OF THE THREE HOL ES ALONG THE INSIDE OF THE HOOK ASSEMBLY. LET IT RUN DOWN INTO THE OTHER TWO HOLES. ROTATE THE HAND WHEEL THREE TURNS TO DISTRIBUTE THE OIL EVENLY.
THREADING GUIDE 7-10 Order Threading Order Threading Instructions Take the thread from the cone, up through the hole in the Thread Lead Off end of the Thread Lead Off guide and then through the middle hole from right to left. Take the thread through the back of the small thread Small Guide guide, continuing toward the needle end of the machine.
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L-Guide Bring the thread over the L-Guide. Wrap the thread clockwise 1 ¾ times around the Rotary Rotary Tension Tension in the wheel. Check Spring Catch the thread on the Check Spring. Gooseneck Guide Pull the thread up, catching the Gooseneck Guide. Snap the thread into the thread guide leading to the Take- Thread Guide up Lever.
BOBBIN WINDING Order Bobbin Winder Threading Instructions Threading Order Take the thread from the cone, up through the hole in the end Thread Lead Off of the Thread Lead Off guide and then through the middle hole. Pre-Bobbin Winder Take the thread through the Pre-Bobbin Winder Tension Thread Tension Thread Guide Guide.
THE BOBBIN CASE Hook Latch Latch Thread Guide Tension Spring Slot Tension Screw Bobbin Threading Order Threading Instructions Insert the wound bobbin into the Bobbin Case Bobbin Case with the thread unwinding clockwise. Slot Slide the thread into the slot in the bobbin case. Slip the thread behind the Tension Spring and Tension Spring &...
POWERING UP THE SYSTEM Powering Up Order Powering Up Instructions Be sure the power cable is plugged into the Plug In electrical socket in the wall and connected to the machine. Power Switch (Circle with line) Toggle the Power Switch to the On position (l). Motor Switch (M with circle) Toggle the Motor Switch to the On position (l).
THE TABLET SEE THE TABLET QUICK START GUIDE FOUND IN THE TABLET BOX FOR BASIC TABLET INFORMATION. Find the Vision™ 2.0 Application Icon on the tablet Home Screen and tap to launch it. It can also be found on the app screen.
BLUETOOTH SETUP The Bluetooth Setup pairs the tablet user interface to the quilting machine. The Bluetooth Setup is found in the Main Menu on the left hand side of the Main screen. When selected, a popup window will appear. This popup window will display all the available machines identified by the software.
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Once touched, the popup window will disappear, and the user interface will be connected to the machine. When complete, the user interface will show being connected in the upper left corner of the screen under the machine name. Vision™ 2.0 PN 140-0003 Rev02...
THE GAMMILL VISION® 2.0 APPLICATION The main screen offers the most commonly used features at a finger’s touch. Notice this screen is broken down into four sections: the title bar, top ribbon, mode section and the bottom ribbon. Title Bar...
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Title Bar What you can do with it Accesses the menu options for Menu Access specialized functions Sets needle position when Needle Position stitching stops to needle up or needle down Locks the head to only move in Horizontal Lock the horizontal direction Locks the head to only move in Vertical Lock...
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Mode Section What you can do with it Indicates the active stitching Stitching Mode mode. Indicates the stitch setting and Stitch Setting allows stitch adjustment Tracks stitching time and is Stitch Timer resettable Tracks the stitch count and is Stitch Counter resettable Tracks the bobbin usage and Bobbin Gauge...
STITCHING CAUTION Moving needle can cause injury. Keep body parts and loose clothing away. To begin and end stitching, there are several options available. Start and Stop On-screen Buttons: Select the green START button located in the bottom right mode portion of the screen to enable stitching using the main screen.
STITCHING MODES Vision™ 2.0 features four stitching modes: constant, regulate, coast regulate and baste. Stitching modes are selected in the top ribbon and the active mode is displayed in the mode section and highlighted on the top ribbon. CONSTANT MODE: Constant Mode stitches at an unchanging speed.
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REGULATE MODE: Regulate Mode controls the length of the stitch regardless of the movement of the machine. Whether the head moves slowly or quickly, the stitch length remains the same. To engage Regulate Mode: Tap the Regulate icon in the top ribbon. ...
COAST REGULATE MODE: Coast Regulate Mode offers graceful transitions between large sweeping patterns and fill work. By fluctuating between stitch regulation and constant speed, the machine adjusts to the rate the head is moved providing the best of both worlds. To engage Coast Regulate Mode: ...
speed, the machine operates in a regulated mode and maintains the set stitches per inch. If the speed is below the set speed, then the machine runs at a constant mode at the speed setting. As an advanced feature, the point at which the machine switches from Regulate to Constant can be selected independently from the Constant speed.
BASTE MODE: Baste mode functions like stitch regulation on a large scale, stitching from ¼ inch stitch up to 4 inches per stitch. This helps to stabilize the quilt. To engage Baste Mode: Tap the Baste icon in the top ribbon. ...
MY STITCH™ PRESETS My Stitch™ Presets offers a way to create presets for modes and settings. This is very useful for commonly used values. Additionally, by using the My Stitch™ Select Button, the user may change between the two presets without stopping stitching.
MY STITCH™ BUTTONS The My Stitch™ Buttons feature offers adjustment while stitching, fingertip access to key features and assistance with common functions. Each of the four My Stitch™ Buttons can be customized and set to change functions and speeds on the fly as well as access key functions such as tie off. Each of the four buttons can be configured to any one of the following functions: Function Function Description...