Lib Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 I was going to put this under the APQS Help but couldn't find the right area so I figured I would put this funny question out to all you quilters. Has anyone had the probem where the needle after you have stopped quilting keeps going up and down? Sometimes it just does it once and sometimes it does it two or three times. It has just started doing it out of the blue! I can't figure out why. Lib Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 This is an easy fix. You look in the manual for "needle positioner" and it will explain how to lift the hood and adjust the #8 screw. It's easy to find and easy to adjust. Believe them when they say to warm up the machine for 15 minutes--or else you might be adjusting again. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lib Posted February 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Linda, thank you. I put in your note "needle positioner" and came up with a bunch of notes as I couldn't find it in my manual. Now I am going for a glass of wine! Lib Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 What year is your machine. That will help with us telling where your #8 screw is located. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lib Posted February 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Bonnie, my machine is a 2003 and I do need help finding that # 8 screw. Lib Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenslug Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Same thing happened to me last night. Called Mark this AM and he e-mailed me directions for fixing. DH has it all repaired. APQS service is great!!! Marilyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lib Posted February 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Marilyn, thanks. I am waiting for a phone call from my sister at the moment so I will try emailing mark first. Lib Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenslug Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Lib, If you go to customer support - you can e-mail them directly and possibly Mark will see it sooner. But the, maybe it is already fixed. Marilyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lib Posted February 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Thanks Marilyn. I just sent one but I should have gone directly to customer support. Duh! If my sister phones in the next 15/20 minutes I will phone him. Lib Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Lib...I don't think Canadian screws are different if not your #8 screw is located under the top hood. If you take out the 4 screws and loosen only the back two of the piece that on top just behind your top spool holder, you will find the GOLD colored screw there is also the number 8. That is your number #8 screw. If you want you can call me I will walk you through it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lib Posted February 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Bonnie, thank you. This is just the best site and everyone is always so helpful. I got an email from both Mark's and hopefully I can now fix the problem. I am just warming up my machine at the moment. Keep your fingers and toes crossed for me. Lib Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Was it the same that I was thinking. Would like to put the note in my manual if different for the Canadian machines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lib Posted February 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Hi Bonnie. The screw was located where you said it would be. I adjusted it but then found that my needle would sort of pulse in the down mode, so I turned it back a bit and I think my problem is solved. At least that one. Right now, for some unknown reason, my thread keeps breaking. Grrrr. As soon as I have that fixed I should be off to the races. Thank you Bonnie for all your help. I don't know what I would do if it wasn't for you people and APQS support. Lib Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Good glad you have half your problems fixed. My basement is a bit more humid right now so I'm also adjusting tensions a more than normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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