jttorv Posted March 25, 2007 Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 Help!!!! My millie won't stop! I usually use the needle up/down to lock my first stitches, then sew in manual, but he keeps stitching, and I have to shut the power off to get it to stop. Has anyone else had this problem and does anyone have any ideas? Of course this would happen on a Sunday. Thanks for any input, Jessica in Duluth, Mn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted March 25, 2007 Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 Yes! If you take the cover off the machine, near the front, there is a gold screw - #8 - you need to give it just the slightest turn to the right, then try it again. DON'T turn any other screw but #8. That should fix the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jttorv Posted March 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 Oh, Thank you MaryBeth, that worked, I had to turn it quite a bit thought, does that screw work itself loose? It is working great now, Thanks soooo much!!!! Have a great Sunday!!!!! Jessica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted March 25, 2007 Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 Jessica, That little screw can cause a bit of a pain in your life...I don't know how it moves, but somehow it gets out of whack and then look out. I had the problem at one point and it took me several tries to get it fixed, but have not had the problem in a while. It sure it good to know about that little screw and how to fix that problem so easily. Happy quilting! MB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mitchell Posted March 25, 2007 Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 The screw is a potentiometer (20 turn variable resistor) in the needle speed circuit. When a machine is new it is tight and as it breaks in it runs more freely (just like a new car) you then need to slow the needle speed down so it won't go past the sensor that stops it. Normally they will only need one or two adjustments. If you line voltage varies this sometimes effects the needle speed adjustment. The adjustment can be made by removing the front 4 screws and loosening the rear two and lifting the front up with your left hand while making the adjustments with your right. I alway view it this way cw would screw a screw in (slow down) ccw screw up (speed up). John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcote Posted March 26, 2007 Report Share Posted March 26, 2007 Thankyou, thankyou, thankyou for asking this question. I have had the same problem with my millie. Just a little adjustment and I was set. Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted March 26, 2007 Report Share Posted March 26, 2007 John, Not that it really matters....but you went way over my head with that explination I felt like I was talking to Mr. Wizzard there for a minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mitchell Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 I'm sorry. That comes from being a Amateur radio operator for over 44 years and a Technician for many years. Before I decided to go into management. (bad move). How about turn the liittle brass screw cw? John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 Works for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 Originally posted by John Mitchell I'm sorry. That comes from being a Amateur radio operator for over 44 years and a Technician for many years. Before I decided to go into management. (bad move). How about turn the liittle brass screw cw? John John, I didn't know you are a ham! What's your call sign? Mine is WL7GF and my husband (who's been a ham for over 30 years, since a teenager) his call sign is KL7AC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mitchell Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 WA0HGK I got my ticket in 1963. I do not have a low band antenna up right now but plan to get one up this spring. Wonder how many Ham/Quilters are out there? 73's John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillard Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 Hi I'm new here. What is a "millie"? Would it be a millenium ? I want to upgrade my Freedom for something with a stitch regulator. Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 Hi John and Shana, My husbands a Ham Radio Operator. KA6JLP. Mostly on 15 or 19 Meter. General. 5 element monobander. 60 feet up in a tree. I think John and Bill spoke on the phone about my Ultimate speed varying at times. He just told me all this stuff----I don't have a clue what it all means. Now if we are talking quilting and quilting machines I understand some of that just slightly better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mitchell Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 Hi Everyone: Linda, yes a Millie is a Millennium. If you would contact your local APQS dealer they can help you. You can even trade in your Freedom. If you do not have a local dealer and would like some more information just email or call us here at Country Lane. We can tell you your trade in value and get you a quote on a Millie. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanna Posted June 6, 2007 Report Share Posted June 6, 2007 I did a search to find an answer to my problem of the single stitch function continuing to stitch after the initial stitch. I thought I was set to go with the great tips I included below from Mary Beth and John Mitchell. After turning what I perceive as the "gold screw" (I don't know what #8 means) with not much success, I now need to know if it is the right screw. The screw I turned is on the left side of a white plastic platform that holds the "starter with condenser. It this correct, or am I even in the wrong place??? Any help will be appreciated. Shanna ________________ Mary Beth said.... If you take the cover off the machine, near the front, there is a gold screw - #8 - you need to give it just the slightest turn to the right, then try it again. DON'T turn any other screw but #8. That should fix the problem. John Mitchell said.... The screw is a potentiometer (20 turn variable resistor) in the needle speed circuit. When a machine is new it is tight and as it breaks in it runs more freely (just like a new car) you then need to slow the needle speed down so it won't go past the sensor that stops it. Normally they will only need one or two adjustments. If you line voltage varies this sometimes effects the needle speed adjustment. The adjustment can be made by removing the front 4 screws and loosening the rear two and lifting the front up with your left hand while making the adjustments with your right. I alway view it this way cw would screw a screw in (slow down) ccw screw up (speed up). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanna Posted June 6, 2007 Report Share Posted June 6, 2007 Oh, by the way....my husband is a long time ham radio operator. He just after several years waiting got his last country in the world worked for his WAC plaque (Worked All Countries). His call is W0awl here in Iowa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smorris Posted June 7, 2007 Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 Hi Shanna I think you have removed the front panel of your Milli - thats where the white starter is - you need to be removing the long top cover that is on top of your machine. So remove the four front screws on the long top cover and loosen the next two they hold down the short top cover. Lift up the front of the long top cover and, standing at the front of the machine, look at the right hand side of the circuit boards and you will see one lonely gold screw in a blue house and this screw will be facing horizontally. Every other screw on the circuit board faces the ceiling. On the "blue house" you will see marked #8 or just 8. this is the screw that needs adjustment. Make the adjustment when the machine is thoroughly warmed up for it to take effect. (Run ithe machine for about 10 minutes to warm it up) Turn the gold screw clockwise half a turn if the needle is cycling only a couple of times, a full-turn if it is cycling 5-6 times and see how this improves things. You can turn it another turn if its still cycling. It is important to warm the machine up first (sorry to be repeating this but its important). Good luck, Sue in Australia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanna Posted June 8, 2007 Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 Sue in Australia, You should write users manuals! I take things very literally when I follow directions and so "front of the machine" is where I went. Wrong.... Your directions were perfect! And I did warm up my machine. The half turn didn't do it, so I did the full turn and knew I could then close the top down and get back to my quilt top. I was slightly worried when I first saw all those gold screws, but picked up your instructions I printed out and they sent me to the exact right spot. Were you ever a teacher???? Very grateful for the information Shanna in Cedar Rapids Iowa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smorris Posted June 9, 2007 Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 Thanks Shanna, I'm glad they worked for you. Sue in Australia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annie-melrose Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 I think this little screw (Number 8) may be what I should be adjusting. Lights 3 and 6 on the left bank are red, which is needle positioner lock out and motor speed sensor. I am an absolute newbie. So after the elation of Millie arriving yesterday, and spending yesterday afternoon and this morning assembling the machine and for once in my life, I have actually followed the manual to the letter, watched the training DVD before wrecking anything and then reading the manual. By this evening when I had finally loaded my practice piece and started doing the exercises as stated in the manual - without thread as recommended, I was so disappointed when using the back handles millie wouldn't stop and then broke a needle, when I replaced the needle it broke again. I looked things up in the troubleshooting manual, but I would REALLY appreciate it if someone could give me a few words of encouragement before I start attacking things and making a mess. Sue, my agent here in Australia is away at a show at the moment. This is my first post here, but I just love checking my APQS newsletter everyday to see what everyone has been up to, I just didn't plan on calling for moral support so early in the piece. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darlene Epp Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 Hi Annie, Sue should be back from the show by now. Have you gotten any help? I just saw your post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smorris Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 Hi Annie I am back, please give me a call after 9.30am this morning I'm just out for an hour. Sue 03 9769 0248 Looking forward to hearing from you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smorris Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 Hi Darlene Thanks for answering Judy, I didn't realise when I sent the last post that Judy (Annie) and I had already been in contact (I didn't recognise her email name! She solved the problem herself - clever thing! sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanros Posted July 5, 2007 Report Share Posted July 5, 2007 I have had the same problem in the past and it took a few adjustmets but I think I have the problem solved. Thanks to John and the rest of you. Jean Mille Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernview Cottage Aust Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 thanks Sue for your great instructions. I have had the same problem and today it wouldn\'t stop cycling. I searched other threads but they didn\'t make sense of where I should be looking, just opened the right part and fixed the problem. Well almost, Just finished a panto row and it cycled twice, maybe a little more of a turn. but much better than what it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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