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Grace Company Cutie Breeze Instruction Manual

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Channel Locks
Instruction Manual
Copyright April 24, 2024
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  • Page 1 Channel Locks Instruction Manual Copyright April 24, 2024 V1.0...
  • Page 2 Included Parts & Tools Bottom Carriage Top Plate Channel Lock Channel Lock QTT-01-18168 QTT-01-18161 Dual Wheel SBHCS Channel Lock M6 x 20 mm ACC-09-13057 HDW-03-10088 SBHCS Plastic Tipped SBHCS M5 x 12 mm (x2) M5 x 8 mm (x2) HDW-03-11387 HDW-03-18423...
  • Page 3 Included Parts & Tools (continued) Flanged SBHCS Allen Wrench M4 x 10 mm (x2) 4 mm HDW-03-18390 HDW-03-10167 Allen Wrench Allen Wrench 3 mm 2.5 mm HDW-03-10166 HDW-03-10165 IMPORTANT: Open-End Wrench 7 mm Pay attention to the differences between the channel locks and the screws in this product to make sure you use the...
  • Page 4 Task 1 - Install Bottom Channel Lock Parts & Tools Needed Flanged SBHCS Bottom Channel Lock M4 x 10 mm (x2) Plastic Tipped SBHCS M5 x 8 mm (x2) Allen Wrench 3 mm Allen Wrench 2.5 mm Instructions The bottom channel lock holds the bottom carriage in place on the frame.
  • Page 5 Start Point If Adding to Assembled Frame Note: Depending on the way you oriented your bottom carriage (as instructed in the Cutie Breeze manual), the images in this task might look different from your setup. The steps are still the same.
  • Page 6 Depending on how you are using your frame, you might have Side A or Side B as the front. Follow the instructions in the Cutie Breeze manual about which orientation to use in your situation. Side A...
  • Page 7 Task 1 - Install Bottom Channel Lock (cont) • My bottom carriage has no holes in the crossbars. Skip to “Installing the Channel Lock Without Holes” on page 9. No Holes Crossbar (x2) Slide the bottom channel lock up onto the crossbar, Side A or B (whichever is the front for your setup).
  • Page 8 Task 1 - Install Bottom Channel Lock (cont) Use the 2.5 mm Allen wrench and two flanged M4 x 10 mm SBHCS to attach the channel lock to the crossbar. Tip: Attach both sides of the channel lock before you fully tighten the screws. Flanged SBHCS M4 x 10 mm (x2) Use the 3 mm Allen wrench &...
  • Page 9 Task 1 - Install Bottom Channel Lock (cont) Installing the Channel Lock Without Holes If your bottom carriage doesn’t have holes in the crossbar, then you are going to install the bottom channel lock using only the two plastic tipped M5 x 8 mm SBHCS.
  • Page 10 Task 1 - Install Bottom Channel Lock (cont) Use the 3 mm Allen wrench to tighten two plastic tipped M5 x 8 mm SBHCS in the back of the clamps until the channel lock is secured to the crossbar. SBHCS M5 x Clamps (x2) 8 mm (x2) Task Result: The channel lock is installed on...
  • Page 11 The channel lock on the top plate helps you stitch straight lines by holding the top plate in place on the bottom carriage. If you are using the Cutie Breeze top plate with your wheel-less machine, then take the following steps to install the top channel lock:...
  • Page 12 Task 2 - Install Top Plate Channel Lock (cont) On the right side of the top plate, locate the first and third holes in the line of six holes. & 3 Holes Top Plate Slide the top channel lock up onto the top plate, and line up the holes on the lock with the first and third holes on the top plate.
  • Page 13 Task 2 - Install Top Plate Channel Lock (cont) Use the 3 mm Allen wrench to attach two M5 x 12 mm SBHCS to the channel lock. Tip: Don’t fully tighten the screws until you have made sure both sides of the channel lock are lined up with the holes.
  • Page 14 Task 3 - Set Locks to Correct Height Parts & Tools Needed Open-End Wrench 7 mm Instructions The channel locks must press firmly against the tracks to hold the bottom carriage or top plate in place. Do the following to set the channel locks to the correct height.
  • Page 15 Task 3 - Set Locks to Correct Height (cont) Close the channel lock handle and test it out. The rubber foot needs to press firmly against the track and prevent the carriage (or top plate) from moving. If the channel lock presses firmly to the track, then skip to step 6.
  • Page 16 Task 3 - Set Locks to Correct Height (cont) Once the foot can slide through the toggle clamp, shift it down slightly until the foot presses firmly to the track. Use the wrench to tighten the nuts next to the toggle clamp to again hold the foot in place.
  • Page 17 If you are using a machine with wheels on the Cutie Breeze, then take the following steps to install the machine channel lock. Note: Your machine might look different from the...
  • Page 18 Task 4 - Install Machine Channel Lock (cont) Locate the machine’s back right wheels. Back Right Wheels Use the 4 mm Allen wrench to remove the outer wheel and the wheel screw. The wheel screw is not needed again. Outer Wheel Wheel Screw...
  • Page 19 Task 4 - Install Machine Channel Lock (cont) Place the dual-wheel channel lock onto the M6 x 20 mm SBHCS. Next, place the wheel onto the screw, with the wheel hub facing away from the channel lock. Wheel Dual- Wheel Wheel Channel Lock...
  • Page 20 Task 4 - Install Machine Channel Lock (cont) Close the channel lock handle and test it out. The rubber foot needs to press firmly against the bottom carriage track and prevent the machine from moving. If the channel lock presses firmly to the track, then skip to step 7. Otherwise, continue to step 6.
  • Page 21 Task 4 - Install Machine Channel Lock (cont) Note: If you twist the rubber foot too far, the handle will start to open, and eventually the foot will fall out. Reverse the direction you’re twisting until the handle is pointing down, but with the foot still pressed firmly on the track.
  • Page 22 ***Shift+Ctrl+Click to add Task Name*** Using the Channel Locks Instructions The channel locks restrict the movement of the bottom carriage and the sewing machine or the top plate so that you can easily stitch a straight line. ● To quilt a straight line across the frame right to left (or left to right), press down on the handle of the top plate or machine channel lock.
  • Page 23 Using the Channel Locks (cont) Over time, the nuts that hold the rubber feet can start to loosen. Therefore, take the following steps every other time you use your machine. Note: The images below only show the bottom carriage channel lock, but you should check the other channel lock you’re using, either the top plate or machine channel lock.
  • Page 24 Using the Channel Locks (cont) Hex Nut (x3) Toggle Clamp Task Result: The bolts and feet on the channel locks are prevented from wiggling. Fixing Sticky Channel Locks Parts & Tools Needed Machine Oil in Bottle (not included) If you’re struggling to open or close the channel locks, then oil the hinges.
  • Page 25 Using the Channel Locks (cont) Joint (x4) Pins (x4) Open and close the channel lock a few times to help spread the oil onto the hinges. Task Result: The channel locks are oiled and are easier to open and close.
  • Page 26 1-801-485-6688 Copyright © 2024 Grace Company. All rights reserved. Grace Company reserves the right to make improvements and changes to the product described in this publication at any time and without notice, and may revise this publication occasionally without notice.