connieb Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 First off I have a Lenni, When I put the needle down so that I can bring up the bobbin thread it goes down and stays no problems. But when I push the button to bring the needle back up it comes up, goes down, and then comes up. Sometimes it takes two or three stitches instead of just one but it does finish in the up position. This is only happening when the stitch regulator is on. If I change the switch to manual mode the needle up, needle down button works as it should. Any ideas why this is happening? It's a little frustrating. This started in the middle of doing a quilt, everything was fine and then about half way through it began doing this. Update concern: The next day I checked to be sure it was still doing it so I could call APQS. It wasn't. I cleaned Lenni, oiled, and changed the needle so I could load the next quilt. I did custom quilting on a 58 x 72 quilt lots of stops and starts and it did not happen once. I'm glad but worried that I shouldn't just brush it off. Any thoughts??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judysmith Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 I had that problem earlier in the year. At first it happened only with the stitch regulator, then in manual mode. Is it happening for both the front and back controls? I'd suggest contacting Amy at APQS - it may be a simple fix such as adjusting the little gold screw located at the back of the machine (there's a little black cover over it, so it's not that obvious - but refer to the manual). Or like me, you may need a new circuit board. I was lucky that my machine was still under warranty and APQS were very prompt in sending me the new board. I've been flying along since! Hope things work. Judy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connieb Posted June 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 I haven't checked the controls on the back yet. And I have no idea why I checked if it would do it in manual mode but I did. Thanks, it looks like it may be a call to Amy tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 I think you can make a simple adjustment with this;; it's easy to fix. Call Amy she will tell you how to do it over the phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connieb Posted July 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 Bringing to top to show new concern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimerickson Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 Connie: The electronics in these machines are quite involved. I have an Ult2 with Intellistitch, not a Lenni. But, every once in a while something inexplicable will happen. The operation is both electronic and mechanical. Temperature, electricity, humidity, etc. all play a part. The "misbehavior" may have been an isolated incident, and not a sign of a problem. On the other hand it may have been the sign that something is failing. Until it fails, you won't know. You can't spend your time worrying about it. Just continue to use the machine. If it happens again, turn your machine off, and let it rest a bit. Turn it back on and see if it works OK. Only when the problem is there most of the time, is it time to be concerned. Good luck. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 Originally posted by connieb ...... I cleaned Lenni, oiled, and changed the needle so I could load the next quilt. I did custom quilting on a 58 x 72 quilt lots of stops and starts and it did not happen once. I'm glad but worried that I shouldn't just brush it off. Any thoughts??? Connie, I think keeping a clean machine, especially the bobbin area, is critical and very important to the machine's operation. I have noticed my machine seems much "happier" when I keep it lint free and blow out the bobbin case and bobbin area with every bobbin change. Oil often. A thorough cleaning (removing needle plate) - blow out and WD40 cleaning every week will keep it running smoothly and happy. It's hard to believe that such a heavy duty industrial machine can be so "sensitive" but it really is!!! So, I would not worry. Just regularly maintain and keep your machine clean and you should be good to go. If it's not doing it any more it's OK. Sometimes static electricity can play a part in the machine. When it's acting odd, let it take a nap. Shut it off and let it cool down or remove the static build up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connieb Posted July 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 I too clean the rails, check the wicks, and blow out and then oil the bobbin area before each quilt. I try to do some maintenance after each quilt but that doesn't always happen. That's one of the reasons this seems so odd to me. Guess I'll let it go and hope it was a one time thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 it very well could be static electricity build up. Sometimes that will do wierd things. Just shut off machine for a while to let static dissipate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 Connie my machine does that soemtimes too. Sometimes I think it has more to do with the weather! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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