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1. Informations g n rales en mati re de s curit AVERTISSEMENT Pour prot ger LX contre tout les risques de feu bles sures corporelles chocs lectrique ou risque dendommager ce produit e Ne pas immerger aucune partie de ce pro duit dans l eau ou tout autre liquide e Ne jamais vaporiser cette machine ou per mettre un exc s de liquide de tomber go te go te a l int rieur e Ne jamais utiliser la machine si elle a t endommag e tel que corde lectrique ou prise de courant avari e S il est n cessaire de nettoyer la machine un torchon humide avec un d tergent l ger tel qu un d tergent vaisselle suffirais Environmental Considerations Recycling Information Handi Quilter recommends that customers dispose of their used electronic products in an environmentally sound manner Potential methods include reuse of parts or whole products and recycling of products compo nents and or materials Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive In the European Union this label indicates that this product should not mum De disposed of with household waste It should be deposited at an appropriate facility to enable recovery and recycling For information on how to recycle this product in your country contact your Handi Quilter Dealer Important Battery Information Caution Do not attempt to replace the battery Your warranty is void if you at tempt to do so Contact Handi Quilter or a2. e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equip ment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help his Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the U S Federal Communica tions Commission FCC rules Canadian ICES 003 and RSS 210 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this de vice may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause unde sired operation The term IC before the certification registration number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met R glementations Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme aux norms NMB 003 et CNR 210 du Canada Son fonctionnement est assujetti aux deux conditions suivantes 1 Cet ap pareil ne puet pas provoquer d interf rences nuisibiles et 2 cet appareil doit accepter toute interference recue y compris les interferences pouvant entrainer un fonction nement non desire Lexpression IC avant le num ro d homologation enregistrement signefie seulement que les specifications techniques dict es par Industrie Canada ont t respect es Radio Frequency Interference his product uses the unlicensed Indus trial Scientific and Medica
3. red to green to indicate the machine is active Moving the TruStitch Controller with the fabric will start the machine stitch ing When the Controller stops moving the machine stops stitching possibly in mid stroke The default Needle Up Down choice is overridden by Precision Releasing the pedal or pressing the Pause Play button stops machine opera tion nd moves the needle to the chosen Needle Up Down position Choosing a non zero Cruise value will re engage the Cruise setting TruStitch User Manual 11 Using the Stitch Regulator The TruStitch Controller is designed to track the motion of the Controller across the table not the motion of the fabric during quilting For proper stitch regulation always keep the controller moving with the fabric as described below 1 Place the Controller on the table sur face under the quilt sandwich either to the right or left side of the machine head during operation Figure 12 2 Position the Controller in the area where you would typically hold the fabric when free motion quilting 3 Use your hands to hold the quilting area taut beneath the needle of the ma chine As you move the quilt sandwich maintain contact with the Controller through the fabric with the palm of the hand or directly with fingers of the hand 4 Keep the fabric flat between your hands and move both hands together while keeping them parallel to your body It is best to start your experi ence with t
4. AND IMPLIED WAR RANTIES INCLUDING THE LIMITED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILIT Y ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied Limited Warranty lasts so the exclu sions may not apply to you his Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have others rights which vary from state to state If a problem with this product develops during or after the Limited Warranty period you may contact your authorized representative or the warrantor If the problem is not han dled to your satisfaction then contact the warrantors Customer Relations group at the phone number listed for the warrantor PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WAR RANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TruStitch User Manual 15 Recommended for Use with the HQ Sweet Sixteen and TruStitch Visit your local Handi Quilter retailer or HandiQuilter com to purchase the fol lowing recommended tools and accessories Handi Gadgets Rulers and Horizontal Spool Pin Templates Open Toe Hopping Foot Table Overlay The HQ Sweet Sixteen Table Over lay covers the entire table with a slick surface that allows the quilt sandwich to glide At the same time it covers the Handi gap where the machine is set into the Quilter tabletop allowing the TruStitch Con troller to operate in the area behind t
5. Tructitch by Handi Quilter 7 USER MANUAL Handi Quilter sang a Nasr Cou vd Designed by a Quilter for Quilters 05 07 12 2012 Handi Quilter Inc Table of Contents Safety Section TruStitch Regulator Components Pre installation Instructions Installation Instructions Indicator LED Identification Activating Stitch Regulation Machine Operation Using the Stitch Regulator TruStitch Accessories Tips and Techniques Limited Warranty Coverage Recommended for Use with the HQ Sweet Sixteen and TruStitch 2 www TruStitch com ON A A rn 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Important Information Regulatory Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reason able protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio fre quency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio com munications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particu lar installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures
6. al plugs into the TruStitch receiver and acts to enable the stitch regulation when in regulation mode TruStitch User Manual 5 TruStitch Regulator Components Adapter Power Module Machine Interface Cable SB Style Controller Charging Cable may be white or black Figure 1 TruStitch Components 2 TruStitch Controller Coaster Pre installation Instructions Verify Compatibility Before connecting the TruStitch Stitch Regulator to the HQ Sweet Sixteen verify that your machine is compat ible Power up your machine press the More button and select the System Info button The System Information screen will appear Look at the C pod Firmware version If the version is 3 17 or later you will not need to update your machine C pod and display If the version is lower than this you will need an update To update your machine you will remove the display and C Pod from the machine package them well and ship them to Handi Quilter But first call your HQ Rep or Handi Quilter to make 6 www TruStitch com an appointment for the factory installed update to ensure a quick turnaround time Battery Charging The battery on the TruStitch Con troller may not be fully charged when the product arrives It is a good idea to plug the charging cable into the Controller and Receiver and then plug the wall power module into the Receiver to start the charging A blue light will be seen th
7. ame reason make sure the Controller doesn t extend past the edge of the table which could happen when using the Coaster More Help Online Handi Quilter believes in education Go to www TruStitch com for videos tips and techniques for using TruStitch Check back often as we will continue to add more information on a regular basis Ask questions and share your ideas on the HQ Forum at www HandiQuilter com forum Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or work manship Handi Quilter Inc hereafter referred to as the warrantor will for the length of the period indicated on the chart below which starts with the date of original purchase Limited Warranty period at its option either a repair your product with new or refurbished parts or b replace it with a new or a refurbished product The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor PRODUCT TruStitch ALL PARTS 1 ONE YEAR LABOR 1 ONE YEAR SERVICE AT FACTORY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE During the Labor Limited Warranty period there will be no charge for labor During the Parts Limited Warranty period there will be no charge for parts You must carry in your product to a factory authorized representative during the Limited Warranty period This Limited Warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States Authorized distributors in other countri
8. collection and recycling schemes available Health Warning When using this product as with many activities you may experience occasional discomfort in your hands arms shoulders neck or other parts of your body However if you experience symptoms such as persist ent or recurring discomfort pain throb bing aching tingling numbness burning sensation or stiffness DO NOT IGNORE THESE WARNING SIGNS PROMPTLY SEE A QUALIFIED HEALTH PROFES SIONAL even if symptoms occur when you are not working with the product Symptoms like these can be associated with painful and sometimes permanently disabling injuries and disorders of the nerves muscles ten dons or other parts of the body These musc uloskeletal disorders MSDs include carpal tunnel syndrome tendonitis tenosynovitis and other conditions Avertissement de la Sant En utilisant ce produit comme avec de nombreuses activit s vous pouvez ressentir des douleurs dans vos mains bras paules cou ou d autres parties de votre corps Cependant si vous ressentez des sympt mes tels qu un malaise persistant ou r current la douleur lancinante des douleurs des picote ments des engourdissements sensation de br lure ou une raideur ne pas ignorer ces signes d avertissement CONSULTEZ RAPIDEMENT UN M DECIN m me si les sympt mes se produisent lorsque vous ne travaillez pas avec le produit Les sympt mes tels que ceux ci peuvent tre associ es des ble
9. dle in motion and prevent long stitches e g when doing zigzag star or circular patterns 4 Adjusting your Cruise speed will give you better results Experiment with different percentages to find the level you like best for each quilting method For example micro stippling with a high stitches per inch count will require a higher percentage setting than stitch in the ditch 5 When using rulers hold the Con troller next to the ruler and move the ruler with both hands As you adjust the ruler adjust the Controller as well Some quilters prefer to use the Magnet when doing ruler work Dont forget to release the foot pedal or press the Pause button before moving the controller 6 A hoop may be used in conjunction with the Controller for better control of the fabric being sewn You can hold the Controller just outside of the hoop with your hand or with the Magnet 7 If you are using a higher stitches per inch setting and the Cruise speed is 14 www TruStitch com set to zero it is recommended that you keep the Controller closer to the needle Be careful not to let the Controller hang up on the needle plate 8 Because the Controller senses its motion across the table top it is impor tant that it never be allowed to pass over the gap in the table behind the needle where the HQ Sweet Sixteen arm is placed This gap will cause a break in the information sent to the Receiver and will result in unevent stitches For the s
10. es may set their own warranty policy This Limited Warranty is extended only to the original purchaser and only cov ers product purchased as new A purchase receipt or other proof of the original pur chase date is required for Limited Warranty service Limited Warranty Limits and Exclusions This Limited Warranty ONLY COVERS fail ures due to defects in materials or workman ship and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage The Limited Warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER dam ages which occurred in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor or failures which result from accidents misuse abuse neglect mis handling misapplication alteration faulty installation improper maintenance power line surge lightning damage modifica tion or rental use of the product service by anyone other than a Factory Service center or other Authorized Servicer or damage that is attributable to acts of God THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE THE WAR RANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDEN TAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANT Y As examples this excludes damages for lost time cost of having someone remove or re install an installed unit if applicable or travel to and from the servicer The items listed are not exclusive but are for illustration only ALL EXPRESS
11. foot pedal free mode of regulated operation with the TruStitch Stitch Regulator When in Regulated mode a Play Pause button can be found on the main screen at the center right of the screen Figure 11 on Page 10 This button can be used to start and stop regulated operation in place of the foot pedal Please note that the foot pedal must still be plugged into the Receiver for the TruStitch to work Two Styles of Stitch Regulation Cruise The default Stitch Regulation Style is called Cruise When in Cruise stitching mode depressing the pedal will start the machine at the defined Cruise starting speed As the fabric and the TruStitch Controller are moved together the ma chine will regulate the machine speed when the Controller motion is faster than the Cruise speed setting It speeds up as you do maintaining the Stitches Per Inch stitch length that you ve chosen see Using the Stitch Regulator Page 12 Using Cruise style allows you to ease gently into your stitching creating smoother starts and stops It is the best style choice for most quilting methods Precision Setting the Cruise speed to 0 will auto matically engage the Precision Style of Stitch Regulation When in Precision stitching style de pressing the pedal or pressing the Play Pause Button activates the machine and starts regulation but the machine does not start sewing yet The status box on the top center part of the screen will turn from
12. he needle without interruption in stitch oaa PPP dansa Designed by a Quilter for Quilters Handi Quilter Inc regulation 445 N 700 W Available July 2012 from your Handi North Salt Lake UT 84054 Quilter retailer or at HandiQuilter com 1 877 697 8458 www handiquilter com 2012 Handi Quilter Inc All rights reserved Printed in the USA 05 07 12
13. he Stitch Regulator by using Cruise style set to a low speed percent age setting TIP Think of moving the fabric in the compass directions North South East West Remember that your quilting will mimic the speed and direction of the Controller but only if you keep your hand motions parallel to the needle and to the table edge Figure 13 Do not move the Controller in a circle around the needle If you do the needle will make multiple stitches in one place as it tries to keep up with the movement of the Controller Figure 14 12 www TruStitch com Figure 13 Move quilt north south east and west Figure 14 Don t rotate quilt TruStitch Accessories Two Accessories are provided with the extremely soft you may choose to fold TruStitch Stitch Regulator to give the the edge of the quilt sandwich to stiffen quilter more flexibility in quilting it slightly Magnet 1 The Magnet allows you to quilt hands free without holding onto the Controller through the quilt sandwich Place the Controller on the table just outside of where you wish to place your hands Place the Magnet on top of the Controller and on the top of the quilt sandwich Figure 15 Free motion quilt as usual while keep ing your hands close to the Controller The Controller will move with the quilt sandwich regulating your stitch length WARNING If the quilt sandwich is extremely soft you may not be able to use the Magnet beca
14. ights BLUE when the unit is powered on See Figure 9 for placement of these LEDs Ty die Finder LED Charge Indicator LED Left Connection Indicator LED flashes RED when no connec tion Middle Charge Indicator LED turns YELLOW when Controller needs charging Right Power Indicator LED turns BLUE when Receiver is powered on Figure 9 Receiver Indicator LED Placement TruStitch User Manual 9 Activating Stitch Regulation Display Screens Information The following information assumes you have received and installed the display and pod updates See Verify Compat ibility on Page 6 for more information 1 Once the machine is powered up and the power module for the TruStitch Receiver is plugged in the machine will recognize that the Stitch Regulator is installed and will display a screen that looks like Figure 10 Manual Mode The two buttons on the left side of the display are the Stitch Mode selectors Regulated and Manual Selecting Manual will allow the machine to operate without stitch regulation In this mode you have access to the stitching speed Presets and other features that are standard with the HQ Sweet Sixteen Regulated Mode Pressing the Regulated button will change the display replacing the Speed Adjustment and Preset sections of the screen with a Stitches Per Inch section and a Cruise section Figure 11 A Play Pause but
15. l ISM radio band which begins at 2 400 GHz and extends to 2 483 GHz Many commonly used products also share this band including WiFi wireless network routers and cordless telephones Correct and consistent opera tion of this product may be affected by these conflicting devices RF Technical Specifications RF Output Power 92 dbuV m at 3m Radio Band 2 400 GHz to less than 2 483 GHz Radio Channels 34 channels auto selec tion Laser Safety Information CLASS 1 Laser Product he TruStitch controller contains an invis ible laser device that complies with stringent safety requirements The product meets the U S DHHS and IEC 60825 1 laser safety standard requirements for and is classified as a Class 1 laser product Under this classifica tion Class 1 denotes lasers whose radiation does not pose a hazard under normal or single fault conditions There is no risk to eyes including use of an optical instrument here is no risk to skin Safety Considerations WARNING To protect against risk of fire bodily injury electrical shock or damage to the product e Do not immerse any part of this product in water or other liquid e Do not spray liquid on this product or al low excess liquid to drip inside e Do not use this product if it has sustained damage such as a damaged cord or plug e Clean only with a damp cloth Use water and a light detergent such as dishwashing detergent if needed TruStitch User Manual 3
16. n authorized Handi Quilter representative for battery replacement General Precautions e Keep batteries out of the reach of children e If a battery leaks remove the battery and recycle or dispose of it in accordance with the local and national disposal regulations 4 www TruStitch com Special Precautions he precautions below are to prevent the sudden release of electrolytes which these prohibited actions can cause e Do not install batteries incorrectly e Do not open puncture or mutilate a b attery e Do not heat batteries e Do not use a fire to dispose of batteries Released battery electrolyte is corrosive can cause damage to the eyes and skin and may be toxic if swallowed Battery Disposal WARNING Do not dispose of the battery in a fire or with household waste Contact your local waste disposal agency for the address of the nearest battery deposit site he TruStitch controller uses a recharge able Lithium ion battery for power Do not attempt to replace this battery Ihe battery may only be replaced at the factory or by authorized trained Handi Quilter represent atives Contact Handi Quilter should you require a battery replacement Do not dispose of the products battery in a fire or with household waste Battery cells may explode Discard a used battery accord ing to the manufacturers instructions or contact your local waste disposal agency for disposal instructions Dispose of a spent or damaged batte
17. nd TruStitch Controller turned off install the Ma chine Interface Cable Connector to the machine foot pedal port Figure 6 Se cure the connector by turning the screw shafts Figure 7 Figure 6 4 The TruStitch Receiver may sit on top of the table or on the shelf below the table It may also be attached to the ma chine using the Velcro strips provided to secure it to the side of the control or power pod 8 www TruStitch com Figure 5 Charging cable in stalled Note flat on cable is up Figure 7 5 Plug the power module into a power outlet and turn units on in the following order 1 Machine 2 TruStitch Receiver 3 TruStitch Controller Indicator LED Identification Both the TruStitch Controller and Receiver have indicator LEDs to guide the user 1 The Controller has a flashing WHITE LED that flashes only in low light conditions such as when it is un der the quilt This helps the quilter find the Controller The light shuts off when the Controller is in full light The second LED turns YELLOW when the Controller needs to be charged It turns BLUE during charging and turns OFF when the Controller is fully charged Figure 8 2 The Receiver has three Indicator LEDs The left LED FLASHES RED when it is powered on but not connected to the machine and or the Controller The middle LED lights up YEL LOW when the Controller needs to be charged It turns off when charging The right LED l
18. rough one of the clear dots on top of the Control ler while it is charging When that blue light disappears the Controller is fully charged and ready for use Installation Instructions 1 Install each cable into the appropri Caution Use only the Power Module ate connector or port Figures 2 amp 3 that came with TruStitch to power the Please note that the Machine Interface TruStitch Receiver If you use a different Cable has one end that is identical to the power supply such as the power supply Foot Pedal Connector Be sure to install that came with the Handi Quilter Bob the other round end into the Receiver bin Winder it could supply too much as shown in Figure 3 power to the TruStitch Receiver and damage the internal electronics USB DC IN FOOT PEDAL MACHINE CHARGER OFF ON N c mem B Power Module Connector DC IN Controller Charging Port USB Foot Pedal Connector FOOT CHARGER PEDAL OFF ON Switch Machine Interface Cable Port MACHINE Figure 2 TruStitch Receiver Connectors Ports Switch Foot Pedal Cable Controller Charging Cable supplied with your Cable Y Us in OFF ON Power Module MACHINE CHARG Cord pooT PEDAL DC IN iN Figure 3 All Cables Installed TruStitch User Manual 7 2 Install remaining end of Controller Charging Cable into the Controller as shown in Figures 4 amp 5 Figure 4 USB Mini B style charg ing port on the TruStitch Controller 3 With the machine a
19. ry promptly Consignes concernant les bat teries AVERTISSEMENT ne jetez pas la batterie au feu ni avec les ordures m nag res Con tactez le service municipal de traitement des d chets pour conna tre l adresse du site de depot de batteries le plus proche Le TruStitch controller utilise une pile lithium rechargeable pour son nergie Nessayez pas de remplacer la pile La Pile ou batterie doit tre remplac e l usine par un repr sentant autorise et entrain par Handi Quilter Contactez Handi Quilter si vous avez besoin de remplacer la pile bat terie Ne jetez pas la batterie de votre produit au feu ni avec les ordures m nag res Les elements de la batterie risquent dexploser D barrassez vous de la batterie usag e selon les instructions du fabricant ou contactez le service municipal de traitement des d chets afin de connaitre les instructions de mise au rebut D barrassez vous rapidement d une batterie usag e ou endommag e Batteries Directive In the European Union this label mum indicates that batteries in this product should be collected separately and not be disposed of with household waste Substances in batteries can have a potential negative impact on health and environment and you have a role in recycling waste batter ies thus contributing to the protection pres ervation and improvement of the quality of the environment You should contact your local authority of retailer for details of the
20. ssures douloureuses et parfois une inva lidit permanente et des troubles des nerfs muscles tendons ou d autres parties du corps Ces troubles musculo squelettiques TMS sont le syndrome du tunnel carpien la tendinite la t nosynovite et d autres conditions Product Description The TruStitch stitch regulator is de signed to turn the HQ Sweet Sixteen into a stitch regulated quilting machine It uses patent pending technology to track your sewing motion and thereby regulate the stitch lengths as you move the fabric around the table The TruStitch controller uses high resolution optical tracking and radio frequency circuitry to follow your every mo tion while quilting The TruStitch receiver receives the motion information from the TruStitch controller and converts it to a for mat the HQ Sweet Sixteen can use to control the stitching speed The TruStitch controller contains a long life rechargeable Lithium ion battery for wireless operation A charging cable is provided to connect the USB B type connec tor on the TruStitch controller to the USB A type connector on the TruStitch receiver to recharge the battery The TruStitch controller may still be used for quilting while charg ing if care is taken to avoid piercing the charge cable with the needle The TruStitch receiver is powered with a power module A machine interface cable connects the TruStitch receiver to the foot pedal connec tor on the machine The foot ped
21. ton is also added above the More button on the center right side of the screen to allow machine operation without having to press the foot pedal Figure 11 10 www TruStitch com O Limit 25 25 el Lo O M More Figure 10 HQ Sweet Sixteen Main Screen Stitch Mode Manual a Regulated B Needle Stop 977 TL Down Reguiated B 10 Pi Stitch Mode spil t Manual t Regulated E o Needle Stop Up 9 77777 Cruise e 3 More Figure 11 Stitch Regulation Screen Machine Operation Manual Mode When in manual mode depressing the foot pedal will cause the sewing speed to increase until the pedal is fully depressed at which point the machine speed matches the top speed setting Stitch Regulated Mode Turn the TruStitch Controller on by using the switch on the bottom of the Controller A bright white light will flash until it makes radio contact with the TruStitch Receiver Once contact is made flashing will only occur if the ambient light is low such as when you have the Receiver under the fabric Two Ways to Start Stop in Stitch Regulated Mode Foot Pedal In stitch regulated mode the foot pedal acts as a Regulation Start switch Once sewing is started by depressing the foot pedal pressing the foot pedal further will have no affect on the sewing speed The pedal acts as a simple on off switch Play Pause Button There is also a
22. use the Controller wont be able to follow the motion of your hand if the fabric sandwich buckles between your hand and the Controller Most quilt sandwiches are stiff enough to allow you to use the Magnet Coaster 1 The Coaster allows you to quilt close to the edge of the quilt without losing stitch regulation Attach the Coaster to the edge of the quilt sandwich using the two clips The clips were designed for one handed action Place the Coaster on the table press on both clips at the same time with one hand Use the other hand to slide the quilt edge into the clips then release the clips Figure 16 Free motion quilt as usual while keep ing your hands close to the Controller The Controller will move with the quilt sandwich regulating your stitch length WARNING If the quilt sandwich is TruStitch User Manual 13 Tips and Techniques 1 Don t twist the fabric under the nee dle as this will cause the needle to sew faster or slower than it should and you will not maintain regulation As long as the fabric remains in the same orienta tion relative to your body while quilting the regulation will be accurate 2 When you have finished a section of quilting readjust the position of the TruStitch Controller to make the next section easier to work on Dont try to quilt large sections of the quilt at one time Work within a space no farther out than 6 15 from the needle 3 Cruise speed can help you keep the nee
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