handi quilter HQ Simply Sixteen Reference guide

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NEEDLE AND THREAD GUIDE
Use only the correct needle system as recommended by Handi Quilter. For the Simply Sixteen,
this is needle system 134. This needle system is designed to withstand high stitching speeds.
Choose among sizes 12 through 20 according to the type of thread you are using.
NEEDLE SIZE THREAD SIZE
12 and 14 monofilament, 100 wt. silk, 60 wt. poly, mylar
16 monofilament, hologram, 100 wt. silk, 60 wt. poly, 50 wt. poly, 50 wt. cotton, some 40 wt. threads.
18 40 wt. cottons and poly, 30 wt. cottons and poly
20 Any thread 30 wt. and heavier such as 12 wt., 19 wt., 30 wt.
Use only the correct needle system as recommended by Handi Quilter. For the Simply Sixteen,
monofilament, hologram, 100 wt. silk, 60 wt. poly, 50 wt. poly, 50 wt. cotton, some 40 wt. threads.
1. Place thread cone onto spool post 1, insert the thread through the thread-
mast eyelet 2from back to front, continuing to the thread guide 3.
2. Continue to the three-hole thread guide 4. Wrap all three holes from back
to front, being careful not to cross threads. This is recommended for most
threads. However, some very delicate threads or metallic threads may require
less tension. If you have problems with thread breaking, try threading only one
or two holes of thread guide 4.
3. The thread continues down to thread guide 5and to the tension assembly 6.
IMPORTANT: The thread must be flossed up between the two tension discs. If
the thread is not firmly in place between the two tension discs, the thread will lay
on top of the tension discs (no tension) and thread looping on the bottom of the
quilt can occur.
4. After the thread is in place, be sure that the thread catches on the take up
spring and then pull it down under the stirrup thread guide 7.
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 follows the groove down the front of the needle and insert
thread through the eye of the needle from front to back. While pulling thread
through the eye of the needle be careful that the thread does not twist around
the needle.
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Download a complete HQ Simply Sixteen user manual from the Handi Quilter website: www.HandiQuilter.com/manuals

HQ SIMPLY SIXTEEN SCREEN BUTTONS
TOOLBAR BUTTONS
The toolbar buttons are available on every HQ Simply Sixteen screen. For more information about tools and
settings, see the Machine Tools and Information Screen sections of the HQ Simply Sixteen manual.
OTHER BUTTONS ON THE MAIN SCREEN
Needle-stop button : Touch the button to
alternate between having the needle stop
in the up or down position when you stop
stitching. Your choice displays in green (as
shown at the left). This button does not
move the needle, but rather indicates your
preference for the final needle position when
quilting is stopped.
LED lights button : Touch the LED lights
button to turn lights on or off.
MACHINE TOOLS BUTTONS
After you select the Tools button, the following options
are available:
STITCHING MODES
Manual Stitching Mode : Touch the Manual
button and then specify the stitches per
minute by pressing the plus (+) or minus
(–) buttons on the screen or selecting one of the two
stitches-per-minute presets.
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. For a consistent stitch length, move the
machine at a consistent speed. Experiment with different
combinations of quilting speed and stitches per minute to
find what optimally works for you.
Regulated Stitching Mode : Touch the
Regulated button and then select either
Cruise or Precision stitch regulation. Stitch
regulation maintains a consistent stitch length (stitches
per inch) regardless of how quickly or slowly you move
the machine.
Cruise Stitch Regulation : Touch the Cruise
button and then specify the stitches-per-inch
and stitches-per-minute settings. After you
press the Start/Pause button on the handlebars, the
machine immediately begins quilting according to the
stitches-per-minute and stitches-per-inch settings. The
needle continues stitching at the cruise speed (stitches
per minute) until you press the Start/Pause button on the
handlebars.
Precision Stitch Regulation : Touch the
Precision button and then specify the stitches-
per-inch setting. After you press the Start/
Pause button on the handlebars, move the machine for
it to begin quilting according to the stitches-per-inch
setting. When you stop moving the machine, stitching
stops but just until you move it again. Press the Start/
Pause button on the handlebars to fully stop quilting.
Opens the on-screen Calculator .
Opens the Diagnostics screen for accessing
the diagnostics tests that you may be
asked to perform by Handi Quilter technical
support or authorized Handi Quilter
representative.
Opens the Alarms screen for setting the
overspeed and quilting alarms.
Tracks elapsed quilting time and the number
of stitches in a quilt.
Opens the Language screen for selecting
the language used on the Simply Sixteen
information screens. The choices are English,
French, German, and Spanish.
Updates machine and display software
downloaded to a USB drive when a new
version is released.
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Touch this icon to
open the Tools .
Touch this icon to see
System Information .
Touch this icon to
open the Main Screen .