Grace Company The Q'nique 21 User manual

Copyright January 1, 2017

Jim M. Bagley, GraceWood, Inc

(Reproduction Prohibited)

Version 1

21in Sewing Machine

Table of Contents ...................................................................................................................... i

Safety Instructions

General Warnings ....................................................................................................................iii

Grounding Instructions .............................................................................................................iv

Technical Data

Specifications ...........................................................................................................................v

Feature Overview ....................................................................................................................vi

Parts & Tools ..........................................................................................................................vii

Setup & Assembly

Wheel Assembly ...................................................................................................................... 1

Handle Assembly ..................................................................................................................... 2

Handle Adjustment .................................................................................................................. 3

Display and Thread Mast Setup ................................................................................................. 4

Carriage Adjustment ................................................................................................................ 5

Plastic Base Assembly .............................................................................................................. 6

Encoder Assembly.................................................................................................................... 7

Encoder Cables ........................................................................................................................ 9

Threading The Sewing Machine ................................................................................................ 11

Winding The Bobbin ................................................................................................................15

Installing The Bobbin Case ......................................................................................................17

Adjusting Thread Tension ........................................................................................................18

Plugging In The Cables ............................................................................................................19

Final Checklist ........................................................................................................................20

Sewing

Basic Controls ......................................................................................................................... 21

Main Menu .............................................................................................................................22

Sewing Modes ........................................................................................................................23

Tools Menu ............................................................................................................................25

Maintenance

Replacing The Encoder Spring .................................................................................................. 29

Needle Plate ...........................................................................................................................30

Hook Holder ...........................................................................................................................31

Timing The Machine ................................................................................................................32

Hopping Foot .........................................................................................................................34

Thread Tension .......................................................................................................................36

Changing the Needle ...............................................................................................................37

Cleaning & Oiling The Machine .................................................................................................39

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Instructions ....................................................................................................40

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Appendix

Needle Information ..................................................................................................................ix

Thread Information ...................................................................................................................x

Additional Tips .........................................................................................................................xi

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When using an electrical machine, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

Read all instructions before using this machine.

DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock:

The machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this

machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:

1. Do not allow this machine to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this machine is used by or near

children.

2. Use this machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only attachments recommended by the

manufacturer as contained in this manual.

3. Never operate this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped

or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for

examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.

4. Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine free

from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.

5. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

6. Do not use outdoors.

7. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.

8. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off position, then remove the plug from the outlet.

9. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

i. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine needle.

ii. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.

iii. Do not use bent needles.

iv. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.

v. Switch the sewing machine off when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as threading needle,

changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc.

vi. Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making

any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.

Connect this machine to a properly grounded outlet only. See Grounding Instructions.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

DO NOT DISCARD BOX OR PACKAGING

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,

or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance

by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in

order to avoid a hazard.

The instructions shall state the maximum power input of any lamp and its rated voltage if it is lower than the rated voltage

of the appliance.

The instructions shall state the substance of the following

• Switch off or unplug the appliance when leaving it unattended

• Unplug the appliance before carrying out maintenance or replacing lamps.

The instructions for electrical sets shall indicate the sewing machines for which they are intended and shall state how they

are to be installed. The appliance is only intended for the purpose described in user manual. Do not use appliance or any

part of the appliance out of the intended use to avoid risk. The use of attachments which are not recommended or sold by

the appliance manufacturer may cause a risk of injury to persons. Household and Indoor use only. To protect against the

risk of electrical shock, do not immerse the unit, cord or plug in water or other liquid.

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|Saftey Instructions General Warnings

Grounding Methods

Figure 61.1

(B)

Cover of

Grounded

Outlet Box

Metal

Screw

(A)

Grounding

Surge

Protector

To Sewing

Machine

(C)

Adapter

Grounding

Means

(D)

Grounding

Surge

Protector

To Sewing

Machine

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This product must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path

of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This product is equipped

with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. Plug the cord from the

quilting machine into a surge protector. The surge protector must be plugged into an appropriate

outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

DANGER - Improper connection of the equipment-grounding

conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.

The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes

is the equipment-grounding conductor. If repair or replacement of the cord or plug is necessary,

do not connect the equipment-grounding conductor to a live terminal. Check with a qualified

electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if in

doubt as to whether the product is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the

product - if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

This product is for use on a nominal 120 V circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug

illustrated in sketch A in Figure 61.1. A temporary adaptor, which looks like the adaptor 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. The temporary adaptor should be used only until a properly

grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician. The green colored rigid ear, lug, and the

like, extending from the adaptor must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly

grounded outlet box cover. Whenever the adaptor is used, it must be held in place by the metal screw.

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|Saftey Instructions Grounding Instructions

1. Height: 515 mm, 20.25”

2. Width: 395 mm, 15.5”

3. Length: 824 mm, 32.4”

4. Weight: 54 lbs.

5. Quilting Arm Length: 21” W 10.5” H

6. Maximum Stitches Per Minute: 1800

7. Minimum Stitches Per Minute: 90

8. Input Voltage: 110-220 VAC

9. Peak Power Consumption: 300 W

10. Timing Belt System

11. Bobbin Type: Large M Class

12. OLED Screen

13. Custom Ergonomic Handles and Handlebars

for efficiency and extended use

14. Built in Bobbin Winder

15. Dual Thread Tension Guides, for precise

tension.

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|Technical Data Specifications

Front

Right

Left

Rear

1. Thread Mast Base

2. Bobbin Thread Guide

3. Bobbin Thread Tensioner

4. Bobbin Thread Cutter

5. Bobbin Wind Stand

6. Bobbin Sensor

7. Dual Thread Tension Guide

8. Small Thread Tensioner

9. Large Thread Tensioner

10. Thread Guides

11. Take Up Lever

12. Lamp

13. Needle Bar

14. Needle

15. Hopping Foot

16. Thread Stand

17. Carriage wheels

18. Hand wheel

19. Bobbin Case

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|Technical Data Feature Overview

19

10

1

3

11

6

13

4

15

9

5

7

12

18

2

16

8

14

17

16

Power CordOil Bottle

Upper Encoder

(Silver Spring)

Plastic Base Left

Handle Assembly

Thread Mast

Assembly

OLED Screen

with Cable

Rear Wheel

Assembly

Front Wheel

Assembly

Plastic Base - Right

Lint Brush

Bobbin Case

Long Encoder

Cable

Needle (10)Timing Spacer

Short Encoder

Cable

Lower Encoder

(Black Spring)

Bobbin (3)

(one in bag)

M6 x 20mm

SBHCS (2)

M6 x 10mm

SBHCS (6)

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|Technical Data Parts & Tools

3mm T-handle

Allen Wrench

4mm T-handle

Allen Wrench

5mm T-handle

Allen Wrench

2.5mm T-handle

Allen Wrench

2mm T-handle

Allen Wrench

Flat Head

Screw Driver

M6 x 16mm

Shoulder Bolt (2)

Upper Encoder

Spring (Silver)

M3 Thumb Screw

(Needle Screw)

M3 Hopping

Foot Screw

Lower Encoder

Spring (Black)

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|Technical Data Parts & Tools

Rear Wheel

Assembly

Front Wheel

Assembly

M6 x 16mm

Shoulder Bolt

M6 x 20mm

SBHCS

Parts & Tools Needed:

Front Wheel

Assembly

Rear Wheel

Assembly

4mm T-Handle

Allen Wrench

M6 x 20mm (2)

1. Attach the Front Wheel Assembly to the sewing machine using two M6 x 16mm Shoulder Bolts.

2. Attach the Rear Wheel Assembly using two M6 x 20mm SBHCS.

M6 x 16mm

Shoulder Bolt (2)

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|Setup & Assembly Wheel Assembly

Parts & Tools Needed:

1. Remove the Handle Cover Plate from the

machine by unscrewing the four M6 x 16mm

FCHS screws.

2. Place the Handle Assembly into the slot then

replace the Handle Cover Plate and secure it

in place with the M6 x 16mm FCHS screws

Handle Assembly

3. Insert the handle cables into the plugs. Make

sure the cable connectors are plugged in so

that the Green Stickers are facing up.

4mm T-Handle

Allen Wrench

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|Setup & Assembly Handle Assembly

M6 x 16

FCHS Screw

Handle

Cover Plate

M6 x 16

FCHS Screw

Handle

Cover Plate

Handle

Assembly

Handle Cable

Connectors

Connector

Leads

Tools Needed:

5mm T-Handle

Allen Wrench

1. Loosen the M8 set screw and lift the handles

until they are at a comfortable angle, then

retighten the set screw.

2. Loosen the Clamp Assembly and rotate the

handle until it is in the desired position, then

retighten the Clamp Assembly.

3. Repeat step 2 for the other handle.

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|Setup & Assembly Handle Adjustment

M8 Set

Screw

Clamp

Assembly

Parts & Tools Needed:

1. Make sure that the Display Cable goes

up through the gap between the Display

Clip and the OLED Display and twist it 180

degrees so that the Display Cable Connector

is positioned as shown above

2. Install the display by pressing the display clip

into the slot until it clicks into place, then

plug the Display Cable Connector into the

Display Cable Port.

M6 x 10mm

SBHCS (2)

Thread Mast

Assembly

OLED Display

and Cable

4mm T-Handle

Allen Wrench

3. Attach the Thread Mast Assembly by

screwing it to the side of the machine using

two M6 x 10mm SBHCS

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|Setup & Assembly Display & Thread Mast Setup

OLED

Display

Cable

Connector

M6 x 10mm

SBHCS

Thread

Mast

Assembly

Twist the

Cable 180

Degrees

Display

Cable Port

Display

Clip

OLED

Display

Cable

Display

Cable

Connector

Display

Clip

Tools Needed:

1. Place the Sewing Machine on to the quilting

frame on the bottom carriage.

4mm T-Handle

Allen Wrench

2. Loosen the set screws on the Wheel Supports and adjust them by sliding them to the proper

spacing to fit the top carriage, then retighten the set screws.

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|Setup & Assembly Carriage Adjustment

Wheel

Support

Set Screw

Bottom

Carriage

Wheel

Support

Wheel

Support

Wheel

Support

Set Screw

Parts & Tools Needed:

Plastic Base - RightPlastic Base - Left

M6 x 10mm

SBHCS (4)

4mm T-Handle

Allen Wrench

1. Attach the Plastic Base to the end of the Wheel Assemblies using M6 x 10mm SBHCS.

2. Repeat the same process for the other side.

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|Setup & Assembly Plastic Base Assembly

M6 x 10mm

SBHCS

Left Plastic

Base

1. Remove the Left Rear Wheel (see orientation

diagram above) from the Sewing Machine

and the bottom carriage using the 4mm allen

wrench. Set the wheels aside for now.

2. Check the encoders to ensure that they

contain all of the necessary parts and that

the lock collar is loose.

4mm T-Handle

Allen Wrench

Upper Encoder

(Silver Spring)

Lower Encoder

(Black Spring)

2mm T-Handle

Allen Wrench

Parts & Tools Needed:

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|Setup & Assembly Encoder Assembly

Shoulder Spacer

Washer

Wheel Spacer

Plastic Stop

M6 x 16mm

SBHCS

Wheel

Lock Collar

Front

Right

Left

Rear

The encoders

must be installed

in the left rear

position of the

top and bottom

carriages

Orientation Diagram

3. Place one of the wheels onto the Upper

Encoder and screw it onto the left rear

position on the Sewing Machine.

5. Twist the lock collar on the Upper Encoder to

the right and tighten the set screw using the

2mm Allen wrench to tension the encoder.

4. Place the remaining wheel onto the Lower

Encoder and screw it in to the rear left

position of the Bottom Carriage.

6. Twist the lock collar on the Lower Encoder to

the left and tighten the set screw using the

2mm Allen wrench to tension the encoder.

Lower Encoder (Black Spring)

Lower Encoder (Black Spring)Upper Encoder (Silver Spring)

Upper Encoder (Silver Spring)

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|Section Title Subtitle|Setup & Assembly Encoder Assembly

Upper

Encoder

(Silver Spring)

Wheel

Lower Encoder

(Black Spring)

Wheel

Twist Lock Collar

to the Right

Tighten the Lock

Collar Set Screw

Tighten the Lock

Collar Set Screw

Twist Lock Collar

to the Left

Lower Encoder

(Black Spring)

Upper Encoder

(Silver Spring)

Parts Needed:

Short Encoder

Cable

Long Encoder

Cable

1. Plug the Short Encoder Cable into the Upper

Encoder. The tab on the cables plug should

face away from the encoder.

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|Section Title Subtitle|Setup & Assembly Encoder Cables

Encoder

Foot Pedal

Quilt Motion Control

USB Connector Port

Short Encoder

Cable

Upper Encoder

(Silver Spring)

3. Plug both encoder cables into the encoder

ports on the side of the sewing machine.

Make sure all cables are firmly plugged in.

2. Plug the Long Encoder Cable into the Lower

Encoder. The tab on the cables plug should

face away from the encoder.

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|Section Title Subtitle|Setup & Assembly Encoder Cables

Long Encoder

Cable

Encoder Port

Encoder Cables

Lower Encoder

(Black Spring)

Threading Diagram

Needle Diagram

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|Setup & Assembly Threading The Sewing Machine

Scarf

Eye

Point

Shaft

Shank

Front View Side View

Groove

3. Dual Thread

Tension Guide

1. Thread Cone

and Thread Stand

2. Thread

Mast

4. Small Thread

Tensioner

5. Thread Guide

9. Thread Guide

7. Thread Guide

6. Large Thread

Tensioner

8. Take Up Bar

11. Eye of the Needle

10. Needle Bar Eyelet

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