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Designed by a Quilter, for Quilters.
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11/08/10
© 2010 Handi Quilter, Inc.

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL Designed by a Quilter, for Quilters. ® 11/08/10 © 2010 Handi Quilter, Inc.
  • Page 2 Congratulations on your purchase of the HQ Sweet Sixteen from Handi Quilter! You haven’t just purchased a quilting machine, to “Making Perfect Feathers”. We’ve got videos to you’ve joined the Handi Quilter family and we wel- watch, pdf files to print out for reference and forums come you.
  • Page 3 The HQ Sweet Sixteen quilting machine is a high quality machine that incorporates very robust design features and is very easy to service.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    This machine is intended for household use. Disclaimer Handi Quilter and its Representatives are in no way legally responsible or liable for damage to the HQ Sweet Sixteen when used improperly or not in accordance with the guidelines stated in this...
  • Page 5 If you do not pack the machine properly or if you do not use the correct packaging materials, the machine could be damaged. Handi Quilter is not liable for damage that occurs dur- ing return shipping.
  • Page 6 FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY If this machine is fitted with a three-pin non-rewireable BS plug then please read the following. IMPORTANT If the available socket outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment, it should be cut off and an appropriate three pin plug fitted.
  • Page 7 GROUNDING GROUNDED OUTLET BOXES TAB FOR METAL GROUNDING SCREW SCREW GROUNDING PIN ADAPTER Figure 1 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 in Figure 1. 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.
  • Page 8 INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES Lorsque vous utilisez cette machine, vous devez toujours respecter des précautions de base, notam- ment les suivantes : Lisez toutes les instructions avant d’utiliser la machine. DANGER - Pour réduire le risque de choc électrique: • Ne laissez jamais la machine sans surveillance alors qu’elle est branchée. Débranchez toujours la machine de la prise de courant dès que vous avez fini de l’utiliser et avant de la nettoyer.
  • Page 9 COMMENT DÉBALLER/REMBALLER LA MACHINE Conservez le carton et les matériaux d’emballage. Il est possible que vous deviez ramener la machine au revendeur ou l’envoyer pour la faire réparer. Si vous ne l’emballez pas correctement ou si vous n’utilisez pas les matériaux d’emballage corrects, la machine pourrait être endommagée. Suivez le schéma ci-dessous pour déballer et remballer la machine.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Geting Started Quilting Correcting Common Issues Optional Accessories Warranty Warranty Registration Form NOTE: A Handi Quilter “Getting Training Checklist Started” DVD is included with your HQ Sweet Sixteen machine. Review the DVD and these instructions to better understand how to set up and use the...

  • Page 11: Safety Section

    Lubrication, main components: Kluber Lube, permanent 8. The HQ Sweet Sixteen should not be stored or used in extreme temperatures. Lubrication of hook: Velocite 10, Texaco 22 9. Use the HQ Sweet Sixteen only for its intended use as described in this manual.
  • Page 12 Figure 1 Thread Mast Components Not Identified Thread Guide A Because the HQ Sweet Sixteen is upgradeable to a stand- Three-Hole Thread Guide B up frame quilting system, there are components found Thread Guide C on the machine that are not used for sit-down machine Top Thread Tension Assembly quilting (such as threaded holes for handlebars).

  • Page 13: Back Side View

    13. Needle 21. Color Touch-Screen Display Connector 14. Hopping Foot 22. Threaded Horizontal Spool Pin Mounting Hole 15. Needle Plate 16. Presser Bar 17. Front Threaded Display Mounting Holes DETAIL 'A' Figure 2 Page 6 HQ Sweet Sixteen User Manual...

  • Page 14: Rear And Front Views

    Rear and Front Views 23. On/Off Switch 30. LED Light Ring 24. Power Cord Connector 31. Power Pod (P-Pod) 25. Accessory Power Outlet 32. Spool Pin 2 26. Foot Pedal Connector 27. Spool Pin 1 28. Electronic Control Pod (C-Pod) 29.

  • Page 15: Setting Up The Table

    Setting Up the Table (and Taking it Installing the Power Cord Down for Storage) The HQ Sweet Sixteen table has been designed to accom- modate the HQ Sweet Sixteen machine. It has folding legs that are height-adjustable and is heavy enough to provide stabilization for quilting at high speeds.

  • Page 16: Installing The Thread Mast

    Installing the Color Touch-Screen Installing the Thread Mast Figure 6 The color touch-screen comes pre-installed on its mounting bracket and should have one end of the D cable attached to the back of the touch-screen (see Figure 6). NOTE: Confi rm that the power is turned offer before installing the Color Touch-Screen.

  • Page 17: Needle/Thread Selection Guide

    5. Carefully tighten the thumb screw. Over-tightening the thumb screw will result in damaged threads or stripping of the screw hole. Stripped holes are not covered under warranty. To avoid over-tightening the screw, fi nger- tighten only. Page 10 HQ Sweet Sixteen User Manual...

  • Page 18: Threading The Machine

    Threading the Machine Threading the Machine TAKE UP SPRING TAKE UP SPRING TENSION ASSEMBLY FRONT BACK TENSION ASSEMBLY FRONT BACK DETAIL 2 DETAIL 2 Figure 11 Figure 8 1. Place a cone or spool of thread on the spool pin. Pass the thread through the thread-mast eyelet from 1.
  • Page 19 DETAIL 2 for the thread to easily fall between the tension discs. This is not the case with the HQ Sweet Sixteen quilt- Figure 10 ing machine where the top tension is always tight and the tension discs are never open.

  • Page 20: Bobbin And Thread Tension Adjustments

    Bobbin and Thread Tension Adjustments Inserting the Bobbin Note: Turn off the power switch while inserting the bob- bin case or anytime your hands are near the needle area. TENSION SPRING Figure 13 Figure 13 Figure 11 1. Place the bobbin in the bobbin case so that the thread pulls off clockwise when viewing the open side (Figure 11).

  • Page 21: Top Thread Tension Adjustment

    1/4 of a turn to 2-4 turns to achieve balanced tension. Tighten Top Thread Tension To adjust the top tension tighter, turn the top thread ten- sion knob (page 5, Figure 1, #5) clockwise. Page 14 HQ Sweet Sixteen User Manual...

  • Page 22: Maintenance

    Loosen Top Thread Tension To loosen the tension, turn the top thread tension knob (page 5, Figure 1, #5) counter-clockwise. NOTE: Before adjusting the top tension, remember to fl oss or pull the top thread up into the tension discs or it will fl oat outside the discs providing little or no top tension.

  • Page 23: Using The Touch-Screen Displays

    NOTE: Review the Handi Quilter “Getting Started” DVD for interactive instruction on the HQ Sweet Sixteen menu Display Menus functions. The HQ Sweet Sixteen has a color touch-screen display on Pedal the front of the machine. Settings are changed using this display.
  • Page 24 Limit Speed The second feature of the Limit box are three buttons called Presets that can be customized to your favorite speed settings (Figure 21). Pressing a Preset button will change the “My Speed” setting to the speed shown on that button.
  • Page 25 More Menu (Figure 25) More The More screen allows access to other functions available on the HQ Sweet Sixteen. (Figure 25) Options Diagnostics Options Pressing the “Options” button will open a screen that al- Sys. Info Calculator lows adjustment of the sound volume and the LED Light Ring brightness.
  • Page 26 Motor Sensor Test Regular pulsing beeps as you The “Motor” Sensor test can help you determine whether they may be a problem with the HQ Sweet Sixteen mo- rotate the hand wheel. tor. Slowly rotating the hand wheel should result in an Failing Test: audible “beep.”...
  • Page 27 Motor Speed Sensor Test Figure 29 The “Speed” Sensor test can help you determine whether or not there is a problem with the HQ Sweet Sixteen speed sensor. Before performing this test, remove the Diagnostics bobbin case and the top thread. Press the foot pedal so that the machine will begin slowly rotating.
  • Page 28 System Information Screen System Information The serial number of the machine is displayed at the top of the System Information screen. This number matches HA010553310 Serial Number the one found on the label at the back of the machine Board Firmware Type under the rear handlebar.
  • Page 29 Back Main Press the “Main” button to return to the “Main” menu screen or the “Back” button to return to the “More” menu Figure 34 Figure 34 screen. Page 22 HQ Sweet Sixteen User Manual...

  • Page 30: Getting Started Quilting

    To Prepare for Quilting With any quilting machine, it is important to under stand the basics of free motion quilting. The HQ Sweet Sixteen Quilting Machine does not have feed dogs like domestic machines; therefore, the fabric does not automatically feed under the hopping foot.

  • Page 31: Correcting Common Issues

    Corrective Measure • The needle is damaged, dull, • Replace the needle often, normally once or twice per day for continuous bent, or installed improperly quilting or at least once per quilt. Use HQ Sweet Sixteen recommended nee- dles. • Always change the needle if the needle has struck any hard object such as a straight pin, etc. The tip of the needle can become damaged or burred, result- ing in fabric damage as well as skipped stitches, thread breakage or shred- ding.
  • Page 32 Correcting Common Issues Stitch Quality is Poor Corrective Measure • Tension is not balanced • Adjust the tension of the needle thread after ensuring the bobbin tension is adjusted correctly (see page 12). • Bobbin case is damaged, cor- • Since thread slides over the surface of the bobbin case at a high speed, make roded, dirty, et cetera sure the case is free of any lint or foreign matter that could impede thread passage through the machine.
  • Page 33 • Needle plate damage. • Hook damage. • Broken needle inside needle bar clamp, preventing the needle from insertion to the top of the clamp. • Damaged needle bar clamp. Corrective Measure No Visible Display • Cable unplugged • Check the communication cable that connects the display to the machine and make sure the connection is secure. Page 26 HQ Sweet Sixteen User Manual...

  • Page 34: Optional Accessories

    Figure 35 Figure 37 An optional horizontal spool pin is available for use with Expand your original HQ Sweet Sixteen table with HQ delicate threads such metallics or holographic threads Sweet Sixteen Table Extensions. Each extension measures or for specialty threads that are wound on a spool (not a 18”...
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  • Page 36: 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 37 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...

  • Page 38: Warranty Registration Card

    HQ Quilting Machine Model (circle one): HQ18 Avanté HQ24 Fusion HQ Sixteen HQ Sweet Sixteen HQ Serial Number: _________________________ Order Number (5 digits): ________________________________ Purchase Date: ___________________________________ Date Machine Received: _______________________________ Location of Purchase: __________________________ City: ________________________________ State: _____________ Type of use intended: ...
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  • Page 40: Training Checklist

    Designed by a Quilter, for Quilters. ® HQ Quilting Machine Rep to receive these free services. ® Table HQ Sweet Sixteen only □ Adjusting length (Not applicable for HQ Sweet Table □ How to use the foot control. (Half-stitch, explain the HQ Sweet Sixteen only How to use the foot control.
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  • Page 42 Designed by a Quilter, for Quilters. ® Handi Quilter, Inc 445 N. 700 W. North Salt Lake, UT 84054 1-877-697-8458 www.handiquilter.com © 2010 Handi Quilter, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA. 11/08/10...

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