jebm Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 Started to baste the top edge of the quilt and the "yellow" channel lock doesn't lock. No loud click...the red button works (so I can lock out horizontal movement, but I cannot lockout vertical movement). Anyone had that problem? I looked in the BOOK but couldn't find a solution. Thanks! Jane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 Jane did you try locking using the back handles? I would check all the connections to make sure something hasn't come loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jebm Posted May 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 Heidi, I just checked the connection just above the front handles, black cords into clear connectors...I can hear a faint thump when I push the yellow button, and the proper indicator lights. I actually started out from the back as I'm getting ready to run a pantograph and wanted to check alignment. I also check a similar looking connection on the back of the machine - black cord into clear plug. The fact that the light comes on and I hear the "thump" - not the loud click when the red button turns on makes me think the message is transmitted but the channel lock needs vitamins -or chocoate?? thanks, Jane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbm Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 Jane, Call APQS Service and describe your symptoms to them - they should be able to give you the skinny on your problem! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 Jane, That sounds odd. I'd do just what Barb suggested, call the factory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jebm Posted May 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 I will put a call in! Thanks. I'll let you know the fix! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mitchell Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 Watch the arm. The probable cause is the screw holding the arm is a little too tight. I have seen this many times. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamarack Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 Jane.... my Millie does the exact same thing. All i do is just tap the channel lock 'pin' for lack of the proper term and it works fine after. I'll attach a picture to show you what i tap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDquilter Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 Excellent picture and suggestions - I'm gonna file that one away for when I need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mitchell Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 If you have to tap the lock you need to loosen the screw it is binding. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamarack Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 John could you point out which screw need to be loosed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mitchell Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 On your picture the little screw with the nut that is on the arm that your finger is pointing to. When it is too tight the arm does not pivot on the solenoid plunger. I have seen this issue many times. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamarack Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 Thanks John! Now I need to find a teeny tiny little wrench and screwdriver! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mitchell Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 Use pliers and a small screwdriver. At the factory they use loctite and sometimes the lever binds on the solonoid plunger because the screw is too tight. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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