Robbijoyeklow 2 Report post Posted May 24, 2013 I have a new White Millie. I haven't had a chance to use it much, only a few hours. This just started today: when I hit the button (on any of the four handles), the needle keeps stitching. Very slowly, but it's not doing the half stitch. I can get the needle down light to go on if I press the needle down button and then the other side of the rocker to stitch. BUT if I do that, the machine won't stop when I press down on the other side of the rocker. Is this a problem with the #8 screw needing adjustment? And if so, is it still on top of the machine? I'm reading about a plug on the back side, I can't figure out if that is relevant to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shirleyl 240 Report post Posted May 24, 2013 On my older Millie it would be the number 8 screw. It is under the hood on mine. On the new ones you would have to look in the manual or give Amy a call and ask. I have to adjust mine about twice a year must be a seasonal thing. Shirley Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Busy Quilting 441 Report post Posted May 24, 2013 on the new Millie there is a small black plug near the rear handles on the right hand side. use a small screwdriver to lever out then use full turns to adjust the #8 screw. Lyn Crump Hand Guided 2013 Millenium Blissed and Gliding APQS Sales Rep SE Qld Australia www.busyquilting.com.au On Facebook and Instagram as BusyQuilting Attitude is everything - So pick a good one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meg 493 Report post Posted May 24, 2013 Have you made sure the. quilt glide feature is all the switched off? Meg "Do small things with great love." Mother Teresa "Life's too short to fuss with thread." Meg Fazio http://theonewiththreadsonherclothes.blogspot.com/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/megfazio Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robbijoyeklow 2 Report post Posted May 24, 2013 I played with the #8 switch, and slowed it down so much that it was hardly going up and down, but it still wasn't stopping. SO, I called Amy. Amy had me stand in front of the machine and tell her which lights were activating and by that, she could tell I need a new small circuit board. It's Friday and they are sending it priority mail, so I'll probably have it Tuesday. In the meantime, I can keep quilting, I just have to hit the needle up button twice if I want to dip the needle. (the needle down sensor isn't sensing). I was thinking about what I need the needle down for. It isn't just getting it to stop in the needle down position, it's getting the needle to stay in the quilt when I roll it, or when I want to put the side clips on. In any case, I'm delighted that they moved the adjusting screw to the back of the machine, low, so I don't have to crack the top open and stand on a stool. I do need a lighted magnifying glass though. That's very helpful. 1 dbams reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LoisSietsma 1 Report post Posted June 1, 2013 Spam reported. APQS Freedom, 2010 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martha Lynn 2 Report post Posted April 25, 2014 I have a 2007 Millennium and the needle up and down goes like a energizer bunny. Drives me nuts!! I have just got my circuit boards back from Amy and all is well. How do I fix this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RunningThreads 232 Report post Posted April 26, 2014 One of these videos is going to be what you need. http://www.apqs.com/instructional-videos/ Nigel Brenda Wells - Green Millie. Sold November 2017 Nigel Wells - Ultimate 1 with Intellistitch & IQ. Sold January 2019 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robbijoyeklow 2 Report post Posted October 24, 2015 The problem was a bad circuit board. APQS sent the replacement board, I installed it following the detailed directions they sent, solved the problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
