SewCuteQuilting Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 Check the wheels! If this only serves as a mere 'Maybe it could be that..' I thought I would share my recent experience with everyone, computerized or not! I was noticing a wobbly line in my iQ stitching on the Y axis, I thought maybe it was the motor strengths, I played with them a little bit and it was still giving me a wobble but not as bad. I was nearing the end of the quilt and it ran out of bobbin so I slid Millie to the side to change it and THuNk! I immediately swung under my machine and the front of the machine was sitting on the carriage! Apparently the (my) left side wheel cam had become loose and caused the machine to derail! I had NEVER thought of checking the wheels when I am doing regular maintenance partially because I have never really messed with the wheels since I've had it. And I also figured out why it's necessary to have two wrenches of that size (7/16) in order to tighten it back up! It stitches like a dream now but that explains the off stitching and sluggishness of the machine lately...so my Random Maintenance Tip: Double check all the wheels! Tighten them if necessary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewhappy Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 Thank you ~ Would never had thought to look there!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenniferBernard Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 I now have a set of wrenches that fit the bolts on the wheels (not hidden in my husband's imense collection of random farm tools)! My whoops happened when a screw inside the wheel came loose and wouldn't let the wheel turn. Things do work loose as we are happily zooming around! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 Thanks for that Terrific tip, sewcute, and WELCOME to the forum.. Sorry I didn't welcome you when you first joined, and posted. It will be great having another member that is so willing to share what you find. Great tips are always welcome. Hope you stay and enjoy the forum. RitaR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SewCuteQuilting Posted July 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 Thank you Rita! I love this forum and the great questions and answers! I actually joined the group before I bought my Millie, mostly to check out the pros and cons of other brands in comparison, needless to say I went with APQS and haven't looked back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darlene Epp Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 Something to remember. When you adjust the wheels, ALWAYS tighten the bolt underneath to keep the adjustment! They should hold that adjustment without loosening again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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