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1. SERVICE MANUAL Handi Quilter gan A oS e Saal Se 5 12 09 2009 Handi Quilter Inc Table of Contents About the HQ Fusion 1 About the Manual 1 Service Manual General Rules 1 General Specifications II Assembly Torque Specifications IIT Lubrication Specifications IV Adjustments Section LUGANO MYSTIC HONS siaga aab kaa pi Ka aa aan aga ag an a ana aa aa ana a a a E aa an gag a a a AA 0 General Observation of Front Frame Cover Mast and Hand Wheel 1 Removal Ol PTONUC IAA 2 De CHIC AN O AAA 3 Axial Play Check and Adjustment aee cece cece eee eaaa eaaa aane 4 AUNA he Base Ate aaa aa ee GB kN aa aaa E aa Bn a Bk BN A EE AE a E Ga ag BEG ga J Adjusting the Motor Drive Timing Belt Tension 6 Adjusting the Presser Bar Height Presser Foot 0 0 ccccce cece cece aaa eaaa e eens 7 Needle Position Check amp Adjustment 0 ccsensessandicsendersssiadsansnesecducsendctacideenee 8 Adjustment of the Loop Lift and Needle Distance 9 Adj s ne Needle Heit IIIA 10 Adjustment of th Stop BINA isaka a aaa aa ga Aa biennen eni NREN SEES Ag KAT a Ka KAR da 11 About the HQ Fusion Quilting Machine The HQ Fusion utilizes high tech electronics and an innovative touch pad user interface to offer greater functionality and ease of operation to home quilters than ever before conceived i2. 2200spm Regulated Mode Min Ospm Max full speed 134 135 X 7 12 80 20 125 Rotary custom made Cerliani Type FA Vertical M Bobbin Aluminum Class M Cerliani Type MF Brushless DC internal encoding Up down half stitch walking stitch 90 264 VAC 47 63Hz 400W peak 15 W 5 mm 35 3 mm 73 mm Kluber Lube permanent Velocite 10 Texaco 22 HQ Fusion Service Manual Assembly Torque Specifications The Torque Specifications apply to all internal and external fasteners in sizes 4 0 5 0 and 6 0mm in general at ISO 4762 Screw class 8 8 The torque specifications are also generally classified as soft jointed and are listed according to size and placement in the machine 1 HandiQuilter com 4 mm Allen Socket Head Cap Screws Class 8 8 2 5Nm uses 3mm Allen tool e Head frame Bearing retainers Front cover small 4mm Allen Set Screw Class 8 8 1 2 Nm uses 2 0mm Allen tool e Tension assembly 3 hole thread guide Motor pulley Smm Allen Socket Head Cap Screw Class 8 8 5 6Nm uses 4mm Allen tool e Front cover large e Belt Tensioner flat head screw uses 3mm Allen tool 5mm Allen Set Screw Class 8 8 2 4 Nm uses 2 5mm Allen tool e Main shaft timing pulley Hook shaft timing pulley Collars Front handwheel 6mm Allen Socket Head Cap Screws Class 8 8 9 9Nm uses 5mm Allen tool An exception must be observed here since the screws are considered soft jointed and shallow threaded and are used ex
3. 8 2 Loosen screw A and screw B in Figure 8 2 While pushing the head frame back into the main casting gently slide the head frame left or right to correct as necessary e Tighten screws A and B in Figure 8 2 Note If needle position changes repeat the process Provisionally tighten screw D amp F at this time Adjustment for X axis Cover On Note that adjustment is done with the front frame cover on Important Note The picture shows the cover off for illustration purposes only The primary adjustment is accomplished using the right side of the head frame shown in Figure 8 3 The screws on the left side are loosened to allow movement of the head frame If a correction is necessary e Loosen screw F and screw E 2 or 3 turns e Loosen screw D 2 or 3 turns and back off screw C a little e Push the head frame back against the main frame so that screw C touches the main frame Adjust screw C to bring the needle to center in the needle plate e Tighten screw D Note if the needle changes repeat the process e Tighten screw E until it gently touches the main frame then tighten screw F Note If needle position changes repeat the process Page 21 9 Adjustment of the Loop Lift and Needle Distance Important note The timing and needle distance adjustment must be done with the front machine cover on Loop Lift is a universal hook and timing term for all lock stitch sewing machines When the needle lifts
4. causing variation of tightness or play as the collar rotates 360 To insure no tightness or play the collar should be checked through a full rotation until it has minimal tightness and minimal play Page 16 HQ Fusion Service Manual 4 Axial Play Check and Adjustment Axial or end play on shafting can result in noise wear and faulty sewing Tools required 2 and 2 5mm handle allen Check 1 Check the arm shaft by pushing and pulling on the hand wheel Figure 4 1 Note a small amount of main shaft axial play is permissible Too much main shaft play however may cause noise and or Stitching ISSUES If a correction is necessary e Remove the front cover Loosen the thrust collar screws Figure 4 2 e Adjust so that minimal to no play is detected Care must be taken on the first screw that is fixed on an inclined flat so as not to tighten too tight at first e Provisionally set the left screw nearest the bearing first tighten the second screw fully tight e Tighten the first screw e Check that the shaft has minimal play and no tightness from the collar being too tight 2 Check the hook shaft by pushing and pulling the hook as shown in Figure 4 4 If a correction is necessary e Remove the front cover Remove the play by loosening the hook shaft thrust collar not the hook shaft timing pulley and adjusting out any axial play Figure 4 3 Note there is no flat for the hook shaft thrust collar Figure 4
5. should be adjusted so that the eyelet loops are centered directly over the spool pins Figure 1 1 If a correction is necessary Loosen the jam nut reposition and tighten the jam nut 10mm open end wrench Check Make sure that a gap of 1 0mm to 1 5mm exists between the frame and the hand wheel Note The handwheel screw is inside the front cover and cannot be seen from the outside of the machine therefore it can onl be adjusted with the front cover removed Figure 1 2 If a correction is necessary Usually this would only be necessary if the handwheel is rubbing has an extreme gap or is loose remove the front cover see Section 2 loosen the hand wheel set screw position the hand wheel and retighten the set screw 3mm handle allen Check Inspect test the condition of the thread guides 1 2 3 4 thread stirrup 5 thread guide 6 and needle bar thread guide 7 for any abrasions cuts or electroplating blistering Test each guide by flossing it with thread left to right and front to back in all directions checking for any sharp defects that may damage or cut the thread Replace any damaged parts Figure 1 3 2mm and 2 5mm handle allen Figure 1 3 HandiQuilter com Page 9 Check the top tension assembly for the following Check between the tension discs for any foreign material that could prevent the discs from functioning properly If a correction is necessary Check the relative location of t
6. tension provides for some belt flexibility under light finger pressure but should not be so tight as to bind the machine Double check the tension by rotating and rocking the handwheel Confirm that there is no backlash or play between the belt teeth and any of the driven components Confirm also that there is an immediate transfer of motion to all components driven by the belt Important Do not over tighten the belt as this will make the machine too tight and difficult to turn and may cause other undesirable issues If a correction is necessary e Insert a 4mm handle allen tool through the hole in the main frame casting Figure 6 2 Loosen the belt tensioner screw Adjust the belt tensioner by pressing down on the tensioner and tightening the belt tensioner screw Page 19 7 Adjusting the Presser Bar Height Tools required 3 mm handle allen 0 5mm feeler gauge 8mmopen end wrench Check When the needle bar is in its lowest position the sewing foot should be no higher than 0 5mm above the needle plate as shown in Figure 7 3 It is permissible for the sewing foot ring to lightly touch the needle plate Note the factory default is for the presser bar not the jam nut to be about 1 5 above the needle plate with the needle in the lowest position In this position the foot should be screwed into the presser bar about 14 or 15 revolutions Check the foot without removing it by looking to see that there are about 10 or 12
7. the P Pod are STATIC SENSITIVE parts and should not be handled without special discharge tools For this reason all C and P Prints will be exchanged in the pod covers Do not remove the Printed Circuit Boards PCBs from the pods Note 2 The plugs are labeled and keyed on the C pod circuit board Note 3 After installing the cables through the service hole on the front cover carefully take out any excess cable through the hole and fold inside of the pod covers This will prevent any pinching or subsequent damage to the cables by moving parts HandiQuilter com Page 13 6 Remove the needle plate Figure 2 11 3 flat screwdriver 7 Loosen both the two front and three rear base plate screws a couple turns to allow the front cover to be removed Figures 2 12 and 2 13 Tools needed 5mm handle Allen wrench 8 Remove the 7 frame screws in Figure 2 14 and 2 15 Note The seventh screw is behind the C print removed in step 4 4mm handle allen may need 4mm L allen tool to break loose screws Figure 2 15 Figure 2 14 9 Separate the Front Frame Cover Make sure the take up lever does not get caught in the frame slot Important Note the take up lever is very hard and will break not bend Page 14 HQ Fusion Service Manual 3 Checking and Securing Flats and Screws The HQ Fusion has been designed using flats and special screws to help prevent loop lift timing from slipping except at the hook if the hook cannot sli
8. threads of the foot exposed below the hopping foot jam nut It is important to check this before resetting the presser bar height in case the end user has changed the foot height Improper setting of the presser bar height and foot height can cause stitch problems including skipped stitches If a correction is necessary Turn the handwheel until the needle bar is at its lowest position Place the 0 5mm feeler gauge Part QM40133 under the hopping foot Figure 7 3 Loosen screw C through the machine front cover 3mm allen driver Figure 7 4 7 5 Wiggle the presser bar up or down to the desired position Tighten screw C push down lightly on the tool blade towards the table while tightening This will insure the hopping block mechanism contacts the appropriate lifting lever and eccentric Confirm the ring of the foot is centered on the needle when the screw is retightened 7c Adjusting the Presser Foot Sewing Foot The HQ Sixteen features the KinetiQuilt hopping mechanism allowing the sewing foot to move hop up down and dwell on the fabric when the needle is in the fabric This allows fabric to move through the machine similar to a normal sewing machine with a feed dog The dwell time allows for a longer hesitation of the foot on the fabric and completion of the stitch cycle The results are better tension less needle breakage and increased hook life The foot should be no more than 0 5mm above the needle plate wh
9. 4 Figure 4 3 HandiQuilter com Page 17 5 Adjusting the Base Plate Feet and Rollers Tools required mm handle allen Check 1 The Base Plate must be adjusted so that the rubber feet or the wheels as applicable will sit flat on a planed surface Note this is done on a precision surface plate at the factory during assembly If a correction is necessary thin shim washers may be used as shown in Figures 5 1 and 5 2 Figure 5 1 Figure 5 2 Adjustment of Base Plate Rollers Check The base plate rollers must be equally spaced in their respective positions Using a tape measure or a 16 or longer ruler check that the front and back wheels are equal distance on both sides of the machine Figure 5 3 If a correction is necessary e Slightly loosen the front base plate screws Figure 5 4 e Shift the front base plate until the front and rear wheels are equidistant on both sides Figure 5 3 Figure 5 4 Page 18 HQ Fusion Service Manual Figure 6 2 HandiQuilter com 6 Adjusting the Motor Drive Timing Belt Tension The HQ Fusion machine utilizes a single motor drive timing belt system Tools required 3mm handle allen Check With the machine front cover removed Check the belt tension for tautness by pressing it with the index finger Figure 6 1 Press the vertical center of the belt with approximately 2 lbs of pressure The belt should deflect about 1 2 Proper belt
10. a specified distance from the BDC bottom dead center the hook point is set to coincide with the needle as shown in Figure 9 4 This is the radial position of the hook called Loop Lift commonly referred to as timing Another part of timing is the Needle Distance This is the axial distance from the hook point to the needle Loop lift is the radial setting of the hook and needle distance is the axial setting of the hook Both of these are set on the hook and fixed with the same set screws Since two things are being set at the same time this can be a little difficult until practiced Tools required loop lift clamp part QM40199 2 2mm forked feeler gauge part QM40136 2mm ball end L Allen wrench 2mm handle allen and a 3 flat screwdriver NOTE The loop lift clamp used must have a plastic rotective compression pad so as not to damage the coatin on the needle bar Check observe the following e Remove the needle plate e Turn the hand wheel until the needle bar is at its lowest position or BDC e Place the loop lift clamp with special protective Figure 9 2 compression pad on the needle bar and set the thumbscrew lightly e Place the 2 2mm feeler gauge between the clamp and the bottom of the head frame bearing surface Figure 9 1 e Raise reset and tighten the clamp pinching the 2 2 feeler gauge in between the clamp and projected bearing This step may need to be repeated a few times to remove all e
11. correction is necessary e Lower the needle bar to its lowest position e Remove the front rubber plug or the Micro Handle mount if applicable Figure 10 2 e Insert a screw driver through the access hole Figure 10 3 and 10 4 e Hold the needle bar with your other hand to provide resistance against the adjustment so the needle bar will not fall down out of the driver e Loosen the screw slightly so that the needle bar can be wiggled up or down to the correct position e Insure that the needle bar thread guide is straight towards the front of the machine the position where the user stands to use the front handle bar Note Under NO circumstance should the needle bar clamp screw be completely loosened Failure to observe this caution can result in the uncoupling of the needle bar from the needle bar driver If this happens do not run the machine Remove the front frame cover reassemble the needle bar to the needle bar driver and readjust Figure 10 4 Page 25 11 Adjustment of the Stop Finger Tools required 2 5mm handle allen Check The engagement of the Stop Finger and throat of the bobbin case support basket must have a clearance of 0 8mm to 1 0mm This clearance ensures that adequate space exists for thread escapement during the sewing process Note if set with too much needle clearance the basket will be noisy and can also slip out of adjustment more Figure 11 1 easily if set too tight the threa
12. d will get stuck around the stop finger and may jam the machine If an adjustment is necessary e Loosen screw A in Figure 11 1 and adjust the stop finger so the proper clearance is achieved as shown in Figures 11 1 and 11 2 e Important Insure that the stop finger stays up tight against the machined edge at the left of the stop finger as shown in Figure 11 1 Note this view is from the underside looking up not from the top side looking down e The machined edge helps support the stop finger from twisting to the side allowing the basket to spin out of position be hit by the needle and damaged e Tighten screw A Machined edge 0 8mm to 1 0mm Figure 11 3 Page 26 HQ Fusion Service Manual HandiQuilter com Page 27 Handi Quilter eag Land o oTa ae af Ne 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 2009 Handi Quilter Inc All rights reserved Printed in the USA 5 12 09
13. ecified in the manual e Adjustments should be made only in the logical sequence shown and described in the manual Do not jump ahead or start in the middle of the adjustment sequence this may cause additional or more serious problems than the original issue e Safety must be considered when working on any machine Safety warnings are included throughout this manual where appropriate but these warnings do not address all possible safety concerns that might confront the service technician e When working on or near any live electrical assemblies the power cable must be removed from the machine e We urge you to observe the cautions in the manual e Please note that the hand wheel must always be turned in the direction of normal rotation unless otherwise instructed This is especially true when making the loop lift timing and needle height adjustment Exceptions are removing thread locks or testing belt tension the handwheel may be rocked forward and reverse in these cases HandiQuilter com Page 3 Page 4 General Specifications Sewing Opening Dimensions Sewing Speed Needle System Needle Sizes recommended Hook System Bobbin Type Bobbin Case Motor Type Needle Positioning Electrical Power LED Power Consumption Sew Foot Stroke Lift Needle Bar Stroke Take Up Stroke Lubrication main components Lubrication of hook 245mm X 610mm 9 625 X 24 Manual Mode Min 110spm Max
14. en the needle is in the lowest position It is permissible for the foot to touch the needle plate The end user may have adjusted the foot at the threads this usually can be corrected as stated below If a correction is necessary Hold the foot loosen the jam nut screw the foot shaft to the desired height Make sure the ring is centered on the needle Tighten the jam nut 8mm open end wrench Note ake sure you hold the foot while tightening and loosening the jam nut as shown Figure 7 6 Figure 7 6 Page 20 HQ Fusion Service Manual HandiQuilter com 8 Needle Position Check amp Adjustment Bobbin case end Figure 8 3 The needle position adjustment is the most important of all adjustments in the machine Needle Position provides the foundation for which all other settings are made Once the needle position has been completed great care must be maintained to keep this setting It 1s important that the sewing machine be transported carefully so as to not allow bumping or dropping Check e Use anew system 134 size 100 needle Check the needle for straightness on a flat surface such as the needle plate The needle must be centered in the stitch hole of the needle plate as shown in Figure 8 1 2mm and 3mm handle allen Adjustment for Y axis Cover Off Note that adjustment ts done with the front frame cover off If a correction is necessary e Loosen first the screw D and screw F Figure
15. ghtness and minimal to no end play This is checked by rotating the shaft and checking a few times thru a full 360 rotation of the shaft WT 120 Position 14 N Position 2 Direction of rotation FIRST SCREW FIRST POSITION RULE The first screw or first position is ALWAYS located 120 apart in the direction of rotation from the second screw or second position Figure 3 3 HandiQuilter com Page 15 Checking and Securing Flats and Screws Continued Hook shaft timing pulley 2 5mm handle allen Note the hook shaft timing pulley rotates the opposite direction as the main shaft timing pulley carefully note the labeled first screw Figure 3 4 Note the hook shaft collar does not have a flat the flat is located on the hook shaft timing pulley 1 screw Figure 3 4 Important hook shaft notes The hook shaft turns two times per stitch and rotates in the opposite direction as the main shaft Please carefully note which screw is the first screw in the direction of motion and on the flat The hook shaft gear is set to a specific setting from the end of the shaft to allow proper needle to hook distance adjustment Adjust the collar to remove axial play not the hook shaft gear or the setting can be thrown off which may make it so needle to hook distance can not be adjusted The HO Fusion utilizes long collars with two screws in line to help prevent the collar from tipping when tightened
16. he knob before removing the knob Remove the knob detent washer tension discs and cone spring Clear and reassemble Note on very rare occasions if the machine has been used an extreme amount it is possible for a groove to be worn into the tension discs This will make it impossible for the tension to be adjusted Figure 1 4 correctly as the thread can pass thru this worn groove in the tension discs while the unworn part of the discs touch resulting in no tension on the thread in the groove This may result in thread nests on the bottom of the quilt The top tension assembly will need to be replaced in this instance Top tension assembly part OM10198 Check that the take up spring has a normal torsion tension and inspect the spring for any cuts breaks or abrasions When moved by hand and released it should return to the end of the cutout in the top tension assembly If a correction is necessary 2mm handle allen 1 flat screw driver Figure 1 5 Loosen the set screw under the top tension assembly a couple turns as it fixed into an undercut into the top tension base Note that the set screw is on about a 30 angle to the machine front cover Loosen the slotted set screw at the rear of the top tension base and rotate the split bolt until the spring returns to the end of the slotted groove when pushed and released If the take up spring needs replacement remove the tension parts and split bolt and carefully work the spring around u
17. hook on the hook shaft to set the loop lift Carefully snug and then tighten the 1 screw e Remove the clamp e While holding the basket in the down position and from turning rotate the handwheel until the 2 hook screw is accessible Carefully snug then tighten the 2 screw If you push on the tool while tightening the hook may move throwing the settings off e Tighten both screws tight with the 2mm handle Allen tool e Reset the loop lift clamp and gauge again to check that loop lift and needle distance are still correct Important Note if loop lift needle distance and needle height are not adjusted accurately the crews w i machine may skip stitches shred thread or not sew Figu re 9 12 In other words it will have issues Page 24 HQ Fusion Service Manual het wand x ba LI Lain Fi S ER x 14 1 fs 7 Kn pa os Figure 10 2 Figure 10 3 HandiQuilter com e 10 Adjusting the Needle Height Tools required 2 or 3 Fillister screwdriver Check Note This adjustment must be completed with the front frame cover on Important note shown with cover off for illustration_purposes only The needle height must be set so that when viewed from behind as shown the hook point is flush with right side of the needle The bottom of the hook point should be 1 0mm above the top of the needle eye when the hook point is at the right far edge of the needle as shown in Figure 10 1 If a
18. n the quilting industry The HQ Fusion quilting machine is a high quality machine that incorporates very robust design features and is very easy to service The HQ Fusion machine is constructed following a specific sequence of operations similar to the construction of a house Walls cannot be erected until the foundation is in place Similarly this service manual has been written with an adjustment logic that is driven by the construction processes used to create the machine If the service technician carefully follows the adjustment steps in the order presented a fine running sewing machine is possible each and every time About the Manual The purpose of this service manual is to help the technician complete a repair on a machine accurately and quickly The manual is complete with photographs and explanations that we hope will aid you in your repair efforts In addition to the teaching aids found herein you will also find all of the tools listed that are necessary for adjustments If you need help in locating these tools for purchase please contact Handi Quilter Handi Quilter s Customer Service technical staff is available for assistance and advice during normal business hours For additional help in technical training we refer you to the training schedule at the Corporate Office in North Salt Lake Utah Service Manual General Rules e Adjustments shown in the manual should only be made if a setting deviates from the tolerance sp
19. ntil it can be removed Replace with a new take up spring part QM10197 Make sure the split bolt is inserted all the way into the base and retighten the slotted screw Reinstall the top tension parts on the split bolt and then the assembly into the machine front cover and tighten the set screw see below for the radial position of the top tension assembly When the top tension assembly is properly installed into the machine front cover the straight part of the take up spring before the loop will be erin straight up at 12 o clock or toward 11 o clock Sui Check that the top tension knob is not too loose on the split bolt and that it has some resistance so that it will not vibrate loose while sewing If a correction is necessary To correct remove the knob detent washer and cone spring adjust the split bolt by spreading with a flat screw driver until the knob has adequate resistance to keep its setting Caution the split bolt Figure 1 5 is hardened and if adjusted too much it may break the top tension assembly will then need to be replaced Top Tension Assembly part OM10198 amp Page 10 HQ Fusion Service Manual 2 Removal of the Front Cover Tools Required 2mm 3mm 4mm handle allen 4mm L allen 3 flat screwdriver and 2 philips screwdriver 1 Loosen the set screw A in Figure 2 1 rotate the thread _ guide 3 to allow access to the frame screw then re snug the screw so the guide will not bec
20. ome misplaced 2mm handle allen tool 2 Remove the three frame screws as shown in Figure 2 2 3mm handle allen Figure 2 2 3 Before removing the C pod use a grounding mat and wrist strap Connect the two ground clips to the bare threads of the hopping foot Figure 2 3 Caution make sure the machine is unplugged from the wall before removing the C pod or whenever working on the machine 4 Remove the C pod by unscrewing the 4 screws Figure 2 4 2 Philips screwdriver Figure 2 4 HandiQuilter com Page 11 5 With the machine properly grounded and with a ground wrist strap carefully unplug the cables from the C pod Be careful not to touch the C print or damage the cables or plugs They should be pulled straight out by the connector Figure 2 5 Note the plugs are labeled and keyed on the C pod circuit board Motor Figure 2 6 Motor Controller Board Figure 2 7 Motor Encoder Figure 2 8 and Cables Figure 2 6 Figure 2 8 Page 12 HQ Fusion Service Manual Fusion C Pods and Cables Fusion P Pod and Cables i 6 i a s d q jin m h an a D x TAILLE r aS q P i i 7 f 4 kd e NA p Figure 2 9 Figure 2 10 CAUTION DANGER OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DANGEROUS VOLTAGES Do not plug in main power or run the sewing machine with the p pod off of the machine and or open so that human body part comes in contact with electrical energy Note 1 The C Pod and
21. op finger engaged with bobbin case installed as seen from below Figure 9 5 Stop finger engaged without bobbin case as seen from above Figure 9 6 Rotate the basket out of the way to facilitate the needle distance Figure 9 6 adjustment Important after moving the stop finger you need to hold the basket in place when turning the hand wheel to prevent the needle from hitting the basket e Loosen the stop finger screw with the 2 5mm handle allen tool e Slide the stop finger out of the basket groove until the basket can be rotated You may need to remove the_stop finger in this case don t worry about reinstalling it until after you are finished with the timing adjustments e Snug the stop finger screw e Rotate the basket 180 degrees until large cutout is up towards needle as shown in Figure 9 7 you will now need to hold the basket in that position see important note above e Adjust needle distance and loop lift Basket rotated 180 degrees down facilitating needle distance adjustment as seen from above Figure 9 7 Figure 9 7 HandiQuilter com Page 23 9 Adjustment of the Loop Lift and Needle Distance Continued Note If needle height is not set roughly close first it will_not be possible to set needle distance correctly If a correction is needed If still in place from the check Remove the clamp The basket must be rotated down in order to make setting the needle distance pro
22. p then something has to break when something goes wrong The hook is designed to be adjusted without removing the front cover Check the following locations making sure that the first screw of a timed component has been fixed firmly on the respective flat on the shaft The Pitman crank Figure 3 1 3mm handle allen the main shaft thrust collar Figure 3 2 2 5mm handle allen the main shaft timing pulley Figure 3 3 2 5mm handle allen and the hook shaft timing pulley Figure 3 4 2 5mm handle allen Note The screws are generally positioned 120 degrees apart When the first screw Position 1 has been located and tightened on a flat the Aa second screw is then tightened compounding the tightness Pitman of the first screw thus securing and assuring that timing 4 hi Lua will not change Note the main shaft collar is a long collar with two in line Figure 3 1 screws the left screw nearest the bearing is on the flat the right screw is on the shaft Note See torque specifications chart in the specification section for torque values Note The thrust collar flat is inclined The first screw left shown in Figure 3 2 must be provisionally tightened The second screw right is then fully tightened The first screw left is then fully tightened Itis important to check that this collar tightening procedure did not create a tight arm shaft condition If so readjust the collar again until there is no ti
23. perly possible See previous page for information and pictures on rotating the basket down Note Once the basket has been turned down it must be held while turning the handwheel to revent it from turning and colliding with the needle Note When the hook screws have been loosened the adjustments of the loop lift and needle distance are possible since the hook can be moved radially as well as axially Note Some hooks are tighter than others on the hook shaft You may be tempted to on the hook mechanism If you on the hook it may become damaged irreparable and unusable e Loosen the two screws on the hook base 2mm handle Allen Figure 9 10 Replace the clamp and reset with the 2 2 feeler gage as described above making sure to turn the hand wheel in the direction of motion Set the hook to the correct positions by sliding the hook axially needle distance on its shaft as well as radially loop lift setting the hook point relative to the needle as described below For radial position of loop lift Figure 9 8 e Adjust the needle distance by sliding the hook axially toward the needle to as close as possible Note When properly set the needle will barely move when pushed on lightly with a small screwdriver ideally less than 0017 e Lightly tighten the 1 screw with the 2mm ball end L Allen tool while providing resistance against the adjustment by holding the hook in place with your other hand Carefully rotate the
24. ternally It is therefore advised that this torque specification not exceed 6Nm e Drive train bracket Base Plates 6mm Allen Set Screw Class 8 8 4 5 Nm uses a 3mm Allen tool e Rear Handwheel Page 5 Lubrication Specifications Rep Lube Kit Part QM49262 Lubricant type Machine Components 1 Kluber Constant OY68 Red All main bearings 2 Kluber MikrozellaG 8 OY Blue Not used on HO Fusion Machine 3 Kluber GLY 2100 Yellow Take up lever articulating link and 4 Kluber NCA 15 Isoflex Green 5 Kluber GLY 151 Polylub Orange 6 Conoco Hydroclear R amp O 32 Purple or similar white oil 1 e Texaco 22 or Velocite 10 needle bar driver Take up caged needle bearings Presser bar guide and plunger lifting link and pitman eccentric Hook race HO Lubricant Order Numbers 1 Red OY 68 Replacement Lube 2 Blue MikrozellaG 8 OY Replacement Lube 3 Yellow GLY 2100 Replacement Lube 4 Green IsoFlex NCA 15 Replacement Lube 5 Orange GLY 151 Replacement Lube 6 Purple Texaco 22 hook race only Replacement Lube All the above in box w booklet Rep Lube Kit Box 1 Red QM49301 2 Blue QM49302 3 Yellow QM49303 4 Green QM49304 5 Orange QM49305 6 Purple QM49306 1 6 Kit QM49262 The HO Fusion lubricating schedule should be followed every year up to every two years to insure top mechanical performance Page 6 HQ Fusion Service Manual The HO Fusion lubricating schedule should be followed every
25. xcess play between the clamp and gauge e Remove the 2 2 feeler gauge Figure 9 2 e Rotate the hand wheel in the direction of motion Important until the clamp lightly touches the gauging surface Figure 9 3 Important note if if the handwheel is turned too hard the clamp may move making the check invalid e Check the position of the hook point relative to the needle Figure 9 4 e Check the distance between the needle and the hook point It should be as close as possible Ideally there will be less than 001 gap between the two Too much needle distance or improper loop lift settings may cause shredding and or skipped stitches Too little distance will cause the needle to bend during sewing and may cause other issues Figure 9 3 Figure 9 4 Page 22 HQ Fusion Service Manual 9 Adjustment of the Loop Lift and Needle Distance Continued If correction of loop lift or needle distance is necessary then the basket must first be rotated down Rotating basket down Note With the bobbin case basket in the normal position the basket needle guard deflects the needle and makes it difficult to accurately adjust the needle distance between the hook point and the back of the needle scarf It is important that the basket needle guard be rotated down out of the way to allow correct adjustment of the needle distance setting Figure 9 5 shows from below the stop finger engaged with the bobbin case installed St
26. year up to every two ears to insure top mechanical performance Lube 1 Red between the bearing and the shaft at the 9 places shown Apply one drop of Lube 6 Purple to the raceway of the bobbin case support two to three times per day This application is based upon sewing for 8 hours of machine time If the machine is used less lubricate the hook less frequently After the lubrication of the hook it is recommended that one momentarily sew on scrap material before resuming the sewing of the quilt Failure to do so may result in oil stains on the quilt piece HandiQuilter com Page 7 Page 8 1 Red OY 68 One drop on the side of the needle and presser bars 2 places 3 Yellow GLY 2100 One drop per orifice articulating link take up lever and needle bar driver 3 places 4 Green IsoFlex NCA 15 inside caged needle bearings 2 places 5 Orange GLY 151 Add grease sparingly to the presser bar slide and plunger Add a small amount between the stylus and cams of both the presser bar lifting link and the hopping mechanism lifting arm 4 places HQ Fusion Service Manual 1 General Observation of the Front Frame Cover Mast and Hand Wheel The following observations accompanied by necessary adjustments will ensure trouble free thread passage Failure at any of these points will significantly affect thread tension Figure 1 1 Figure 1 2 Check 1 The Thread Mast
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