Baby Lock Pearl, BLQF Assembly Instructions Manual

1

Baby Lock Pearl Frame

Table of Contents

Page

3. Parts & Hardware List

6. Step 1- Remove Track Supports

7. Step 2- Table Assembly

8. Step 3- End Leg Assembly

11. Step 4- Middle Leg Assembly

13. Step 5- Rotate the Frame

14. Step 6- Support Rail Assembly

15. Step 7- Track Assembly

18. Step 8- Ratchet Stop Assembly

20. Step 9- Pole Bracket Assembly

21. Step 10- Pole Coupler Assembly

22. Step 11- Pole End Assembly

25. Step 12- Batting Bar Bracket Assembly

26. Step 13- Pole to Frame Assembly

26. Step 14- Rubber End Cap Assembly

27. Step 15- Bungee Clamp Assembly

27. Step 16- Hook & Loop Tape on Pole Assemblies

28. Step 17- Attach Leaders

28. Step 18- Adjusting Frame Height and Leveling

What’s Included

Your Baby Lock Pearl Frame is delivered in three
separate boxes. Upon opening, please check
immediately to see if you have received the
items listed in the Parts and Hardware lists found
on pages 3, 4 and 5. In addition, the following
items will be found in Box 2:

1. Baby Lock Pearl Frame Assembly Instructions

2. (3) Hook and loop tapes to attach leaders to
poles

Baby Lock Leaders (Part # BLQL) are sold
separately.

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Baby Lock Pearl Frame Parts & Hardware List

Left Pole

Bracket

Assembly (1)
QF05300-100

Table Splice (2) Track Support Coupler (2)

QF05300-05

M6 x 12mm

Socketed Washer Head

Cap Screw[ Track Support

Screws (12)

(Comes in track supports

on table sections)

QF09318-303

Right Pole Bracket

Assembly (1)

(Comes with latches

not assembled)

QF05300-200

QF09318-03

Track Support, 5’ (4)

(Comes on table sections)

QF05300-02

Pole Section, 5’

(8)

QF05300-701

Support Rail (2)

QF05300-150

M5 x 8mm

Socketed Button Head Cap

Screw: Track Support Coupler

Screws (12)

QF09318-304

Pole Coupler

(4)

QF09318-702

Table Section with Plastic Top

5’ (2)

QF05300-300

Track, Black, 10’ (4)

QF05300-04

Lower End Leg (2)

QF05300-401

Upper End

Leg A (2)

QF05300-402 QF05300-403 QF05300-157

Upper End

Leg B (2)

Nylon Washer for Height

Adjustment (10) 5 extra

3

RATCHET STOP HOLDER

QF09318-205

Fig. 10-2

QF09318-105

Baby Lock Pearl Frame Parts & Hardware List

Upper Middle Leg (1)

QF05300-602 QF05300-601 QF09318-108 QF09318-110

Ratchet Stop (3)

QF09318-203

M6 x 48mm

Socketed Washer Head Cap

Screw: Ratchet Stop Screw (3)

QF09318-204

Lower Middle Leg (1)

Ratchet Stop Bushing (3)

QF09318-201

M8x25mm

Socketed Button Head Cap

Screw (For thick metal on

support rail) (12)

QF09318-06

Leveling Glide (6)

Ratchet-Stop Holder (3)

QF09318-205

Metal Washer, M8 (5) 1 extra

QF09318-09

Bungee Clamps (4)

Ratchet Stop Mount (3)

QF09318-202

Nut, M8 Nylon Lock (4)

QF09318-08

Batting Bar Bracket Assembly

(w/clamp) (2)

Batting Bar Bracket Clamp (2)

QF05300-465

QF05300-460

M8x16mm

Socketed Button Head Cap

Screw (31) 2 extra

QF09318-07

Leg End Cap Come

Preinstalled in Legs (6)

QF09318-406

4

M6 x 25mm

Socketed Washer Head Cap

Screw: Batting Bar Bracket

Screws (8)

QF05300-113

Knob (2)

QF05300-152

Large Washer for Knob (2)

QF05300-155

SHORT BOLT RATCHET WHEEL

QF09318-730

QF09318-730

LONG BOLT RATCHET WHEEL

QF09318-730

LONG BOLT RATCHET WHEEL

Baby Lock Pearl Frame Parts & Hardware List

Fig. 9-2

Fig. 8-1

Fig. 9-4

Fig. 9-3

Pole End Assembly (5)

QF09326

Pole End Assembly with Short

Bolt (2)

QF09320

Pole End Assembly with Long

Bolt (1)

QF09321

Hand Wheel Assembly (1)

QF09325

V-Groove Bearing (8)

(Comes on pole end and

ratchet assemblies)

QF09318-705

3mm Allen Wrench (1)

QF09318-111

Rubber Thread Caps (8)

QF09318-716

Regular Nut, M10, Assembly

Tool (1) (To aid with pole end

assembly, see note in Step

Hand Wheel Insert (1)

(May be inside Hand Wheel)

QF09318-713

11-4 page 22)

QF09318-717

4mm Allen Wrench (1)

5mm Allen Wrench (1)

17/13/16mm Wrench (1)

QF09318-112 QF09318-113 QF09318-114

Not Shown

Hook & Loop Tape, 10’

Assembly Instructions (1)

for poles (3)

QF00665

Not Shown

BLQFAI

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Step 1
Remove Track Supports

Fig. 1-1

Step 1: Remove Track Supports

Parts needed

2-Table Section

Tools Required

4mm Allen Wrench (Provided)

NOTE: The track support nish could be

damaged if not protected or if placed onto a
rough surface. Handle with care.

1-1: Place the table sections with the track
supports face down onto a protective surface.
(Fig. 1-1)

NOTE: When removing the track supports,
keep them in the same position and orientation
to ensure perfect alignment when they are
replaced.

1-2: Using the 4mm Allen wrench remove the
three screws from each track support and set
the track support aside in a safe place
(Fig. 1-2). Leave the table sections face down
for Step 2-1.

Fig. 1-2

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Step 2
Table Assembly

Fig. 2-1

Step 2: Table Assembly

Parts needed

2-Table Section
2-Table Splice
12- M8x16mm Socketed Button Head Cap
Screw QF09318-07

Tools Required

5mm Allen Wrench (provided)

2-1: With the table sections face down (large
round screw holes for track supports up), slide
the two table sections together end to end, as
close as possible. Place a table splice onto the
sections as shown in Fig. 2-1, lining up the
holes in the splice with those in the sections.
Repeat with remaining table splice on the
opposite side of the table sections.

2-2: Place four (4) M8x16mm QF09318-07

through the side of each table splice and nger-

tighten them into the table sections. (Fig. 2-1)

2-4: Pull the two (2) table sections as close

together as possible to remove gap.

2-5: Using the 5mm Allen wrench, tighten the
four side screws on each table splice, until the
splice touches the side of the table section,
and then loosen the screws ½ turn.

2-6: Using the 5mm Allen wrench, tighten fully
the two (2) top screws on each table splice.
Finally, fully tighten the four (4) side screws on
each table splice. (Fig. 2-2)

2-3: Finger-tighten two (2) M8x16mm
QF09318-07 through the top of each table
splice.

Fig. 2-2

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Step 3
End Leg Assembly

Upper
End
Leg B

Upper
End
Leg A

Upper
End
Leg A

Upper
End
Leg B

Step 3: End Leg Assembly

Parts needed

1-Table Assembly
2-Upper End Leg A
2-Upper EndLeg B
2-Lower End Leg
4-Leveling Glide
12-M8x16mm Socketed Button Head Cap Screw
QF09318-07
8-M8x25mm Socketed Button Head Cap Screw
QF09318-06
4-Nylon Washer

Height-Adjustment
Holes

Fig. 3-1

Detail 3-1

3-2: Attach each upper end leg to the table
with two (2) M8x16mm screws through the
upper corner leg brackets at front or rear and
with two (2) M8x24mm at the end. Lightly
tighten for now with the 5mm Allen wrench.

Tools Required

5mm Allen Wrench (provided)

3-1: With the table on the protective surface,
still facing down, position the upper end legs A
& B so the height adjustment holes face each
other across the short end of the table. (See

Fig. 3-1 and Detail 3.1.)

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M8x25mm
QF09318-06
at end

Fig. 3-2

M8x16mm QF09318-07
front and rear

Step 3
End Leg Assembly (continued)

Detail 3-3

Fig. 3-3

3-3: Slide one (1) lower corner leg onto the
two (2) upper corner legs on each end of the
frame as shown in Fig. 3-2 on the previous
page and Fig. 3-3. Choose the preferred height
of the frame based on the table in Fig. 3-4.

Place an M8x16mm screw with nylon washer
into the same height setting on each of the
corner legs. The purpose of the nylon washer is
to protect the paint, in case the height setting
is changed later.

Fully tighten the screw on each leg with the
5mm Allen wrench. (Detail 3-3)

Fig. 3-4

Table of Heights

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Step 3
Corner Leg Assembly (continued)

Detail 3-4

Fig. 3-5

Detail 3-5

3-4: Thread a leveling glide into each end of
the corner leg assemblies, leaving about 1/2” of
the threads exposed to make it easier to level
the frame later. (Fig. 3-5 and Detail 3-5)

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Step 4
Middle Leg Assembly

Fig. 4-1

Step 4: Middle Leg Assembly

Parts needed

1-Table Assembly
1-Upper Middle Leg
1-Lower Middle Leg
5-M8x16mm Socketed Button Head Cap Screw
QF09318-07
1-M8 Nylon Washer QF05300-157
2-Leveling Glide

Tools Required

5mm Allen Wrench

4-1: Place the upper middle leg on the center
of the table assembly and thread an M8x16mm
QF09318-07 into each corner of the mounting
plate. (Fig. 4-1 and Detail 4-1) Fully tighten
each screw with the 5mm Allen wrench.

Detail 4-1

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Step 4
Middle Leg Assembly (continued)

Fig. 4-2

4-2: Slide the lower middle leg onto the upper
middle leg, and insert an M8x16mm QF09318­07 with nylon washer QF05300-157 into the
same height setting as the corner legs. Fully
tighten the M8x16mm QF09318-07 with the
5mm Allen wrench. (Fig. 4-2)

4-2: Thread a leveling glide into each end of
the middle leg assembly. (Detail 4-2)

Detail 4-2

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Step 5
Uprighting the Frame

Fig. 5-1

Step 5: Uprighting the Frame

Parts needed

1-Frame Assembly

Tools Required

Helper

NOTE: The end screws have been temporarily
installed and lightly tightened into the end of
the frame to support the legs while uprighting
it. Care should be taken with the legs until they
are fully tightened. (Fig. 5-1)

5-1: With the help of a second person, lift the
frame into an upright position.

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Step 6
Support Rail Assembly

Fig. 6-1

Note the orientation
of the support rail to
the end leg.

Step 6: Support Rail Assembly

Parts needed

1-Frame Assembly
2-Support Rail
8-M8x25mm Socketed Button Head Cap Screw
QF09318-06 (already in frame ends)

Tools Required

5mm Allen Wrench (provided)

6-1: Remove the four (4) lightly-tightened
M8x25mm QF09318-06 end screws from the
frame, as shown in Fig. 6-2.

6-2: Align the support rail to the end of the
frame, orienting the rail as shown in Fig. 6-1.
Insert the four (4) M8x25mm QF09318-06
through the support rail and into the frame and
fully tighten with the 5mm Allen wrench. (Fig.
6-1)

Remove these lightly­tightened end M8x­25mm QF09318-06 to
prepare for placing the
support rail (Step 6-1).

Fig. 6-2

6-3: At this time, fully tighten the remaining
four (4) screws at the upper corner legs into the
frame. (Fig. 6-2)

6-4: Repeat steps 6-1 through 6-3 to attach the
remaining support rail to the other end of the
frame.

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Tighten these M8x16mm
QF09318-07 in Step 6-3.

Fig. 5-3

QF09318-02

Step 7
Track Assembly

Place the track support
upside down with the lip
toward the outside of the
table.

Track Support shown upside down.

First Hole

Second Hole

Third Hole for
stop screws

QF09318-02

Fig. 7-1

Fig. 5-1

Step 7: Track Assembly

Parts needed

1-Frame Assembly
4-Track Support
2-Track Support Couple
12- M5x8mm Socketed Button Head Cap Screw
QF09318-304
12-M6x12mm Socketed Washer Head Cap
Screw QF09318-303
4- Black Track

Tools Required

3mm Allen Wrench (provided)
4mm Allen Wrench (provided)

7-1: Place the four (4) track supports,
removed earlier, on the frame assembly top
with the screw holes up and the wide lip of the
supports facing the outside of the table.
(Fig. 7-1)

Stop Screws M5 x 8mm SBHCS QF09318-304
in Third Hole

Fig. 5-2

End Section

First Hole

End Section

Coupler

7-3: To prepare for joining the sections
together, screw one M5x8mm QF09318-304
into the third hole from the splice end of each
section to serve as a stop screw. (Figs. 7-1,
7-2) Fully tighten the screw with the 3mm
Allen wrench. This will help align the coupler
properly into the two track support sections
when joined.

Fig. 7-2

7-2: Check inside the ends of the track
supports for burrs or debris and remove all
foreign matter from the inside.

7-4: Insert a coupler into one prepared end of
one track support section up to the stop screw.

Thread an M5x8mm QF09318-304 into the rst

hole and lightly tighten as shown in Fig. 7-2.

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Step 7
Track Assembly (continued)

Insert the other end of the coupler into second
prepared track support section. Hold the two
adjoining track support sections tightly together
and thread an M5x8mm QF09318-304 into

the rst hole of the second track support and

lightly tighten. You may need to gently rock
the track support to seat the coupler. Insert the
second screw into the track supports, align and
tighten. Once aligned, fully tighten all M5x8mm
QF09318-304.

7-5: Insert a plastic track completely into one
side of the aluminum track supports (Fig. 7-3).
The plastic track should slide into the track
support easily. If a plastic track binds slightly,
try backing it out a little, then try pushing it
further. If the plastic binds badly, check the
track supports for debris, burrs, misalignment
or damage. In same manner, insert plastic track
in other side of track support.

7-6: Repeat Steps 7-2 through 7-5 to make the

second track.

Track Support

Plastic Track

Fig. 7-3

Wider

shoulders

to inside

Fig. 7-4

7-7: Attach Tracks. Secure one assembled

track to the back of the quilting frame. Line up
the track support by holding it tightly against
the plastic table top as you secure it to the
frame, using six (6) M6x12mm QF09318-303
as shown in Fig. 7-5 and Detail 7-5 on next
page. Do not tighten screws at this time. They
need to be loose to accommodate adjustments
in the next step. In same manner, attach the
remaining track support to the front of the
frame using six (6) M6x12mm QF09318-303.

NOTE: The extrusions have a wider shoulder
on one edge of the track. This shoulder is to be
placed toward the inside of the table over the
edge of the black plastic tabletop. (Fig. 7-4)

7-8: Align Tracks. Place the carriage on the

tracks at one end of the table. Roll back and
forth along the length of the table, establishing
the distance between the tracks, taking care to
check that the wheels are engaging the track
on both the front and the back of the carriage.
Move both tracks in tandem to the back of the
table as far as possible. (Slots in the table allow
this movement – if you have not tightened the
screws too tight.) Double-check that the back
track is straight along the back edge of the
table. Fully tighten the screws in the back track
only for now.

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Step 7
Track Assembly (continued)

Detail 7-5

7-9: Place the machine onto the carriage

and again, roll it the entire length of the
frame, working the tracks into the wheels
as you go. Lightly tighten the front track
support screws as you move down the table.
Check the carriage to verify that it rolls
smoothly and that both ends of the carriage
are engaging the tracks. (Fig. 7-6).

If you nd a section of track where the

carriage rocks back and forth when moved
all the way forward or back, loosen the front
track support screws, adjust the front track
until the carriage rolls smoothly and does
not rock, then re-tighten the front track
screws.

Track Support

Track Support QF5300-02

Fig. 7-6

Fig. 7-5

Plastic Track

Plastic Track QF5300-04

7-10: Finally, fully tighten the front track

screws to the table.

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Step 8
Ratchet Stop Assembly

Stop

Holder

Mount

QF09318-204 Screw

Step 8: Ratchet Stop Assembly

Parts needed

1-Open-hole Pole Bracket (right)
3-M6x48mm Socketed Washer Head Cap Screw
QF09318-204
3-Ratchet-Stop
3-Ratchet-Stop Bushing
3-Ratchet-Stop Mount
3-Ratchet-Stop Holder

Tools Required

4mm Allen Wrench (Provided)

8-1: Identify the open-hole pole bracket (right
bracket) and the plugged-hole pole bracket (left
bracket). Set the plugged-hole pole bracket
aside at this time. (Fig. 8-1)

Fig. 8-1

Bushing

8-4: Following the parts order shown in
Fig. 8-1, thread one M6 x 48mm QF09318-204

through a ratchet-stop, ratchet-stop bushing,
pole bracket (with ratchet-stop holder inserted)

and nally into the ratchet-stop mount. Pay

close attention to the orientation of the ratchet­stop. Tighten with the 4mm Allen wrench until
the ratchet-stop-holder nub holds the ratchet­stop.

8-5: In same manner, attach the remaining
ratchet-stops and ratchet-stop catches to the
front of the pole bracket, paying attention to
the orientation of the ratchet-stops (Figure
8-1, Details 8-1a, Details 8-1b and 8-1c)
to create the right pole bracket.

8-2: Place one ratchet-stop catch between the
two metal pieces at the back of the open-hole
pole bracket, with the stop nub facing inside,
as shown in Fig. 8-1 and Details 8-1a,
8-1b, and 8-1c found on the next page. If the

ratchet-stop holder will not t, loosen the two

bearing screws nearest the square hole. Slide
in the ratchet-stop holder and re-tighten when

nished.

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Step 8
Ratchet Stop Assembly (continued)

Finger

Detail 8-1a

Detail 8-1b

Detail 8-1c

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Step 9
Pole Bracket Assembly

Use
Top Hole

Detail 9-2

Use
Center Hole

Fig. 9-1

Step 9: Pole Bracket Assembly

Parts needed

1-Frame Assembly
1-Pole Bracket Assembly with Latches (right)
1-Pole Bracket Assembly without Latches (left)
4-M8x25 Socketed Button Head Cap Screw
QF09318-06
4-M8 Flat Washer QF09318-09
4-M8 Lock Nut QF09318-08

Tools Required

5mm Allen Wrench (provided)
17/13mm Wrench (provided)

9-1: Slide the left pole bracket assembly down
over the support rail on the left frame side
front. The pole bracket should straddle the
support rail. Attach the pole bracket assembly
using two M8x25mm QF09318-06.

Detail 9-1

the inside of the frame. (Other holes are
normally not used but were included to allow
future height adjustment if needed).

On the end of each screw, slide a at washer

followed by a lock nut, as shown in Detail 9-1.

9-2: Visually level the pole bracket assembly

and fully tighten the two screws with the 13mm
wrench and 5mm Allen wrench.

9-3: Repeat Steps 9-1 and 9-2 to attach the
right pole bracket assembly, making sure the
ratchet stops are on the inside of the frame.
(Detail 9-2)

Thread the screws through the center
hole of the pole bracket and the top hole
of the support rail from the outside to

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Step 10

Fig. 9-3

Pole Coupler Assembly

Step 10: Pole Coupler Assembly

Parts needed

8-Pole Sections
4-Pole Couplers

10-1: Join two pole sections together by
inserting a pole coupler into the end of one pole
section (as shown in Fig. 10-1), depressing
the spring button as it slides in. Continue sliding
until the spring button pops out of the hole
in the pole section. Repeat to add the second

pole section to the rst to complete one pole

assembly.

10-2: Using the remaining pole couplers and
pole sections, repeat Step 10-1 to complete
three more pole assemblies.

Pole Section

Pole Coupler

Fig. 8-1

Fig. 10-1

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Step 11

Fig. 9-4

Fig. 9-2

Fig. 8-1

Fig. 9-4

Fig. 9-3

Pole End Assembly

Step 11: Pole End Assembly

Parts needed

4-Pole Assembly
5-Pole End
2-Short-Bolt Ratchet Wheel Assembly
1-Long-Bolt Ratchet Wheel Assembly
1-Hand Wheel Assembly
1-Hand Wheel Insert

Tools Required

17/13mm Wrench (Provided)

11-1: Check one pole end to ensure that it
matches Fig 11-1 and 11-3.

11-2: Loosen the nut on the pole end until it
reaches the end of the bolt (Fig. 11-2).

11-3: Holding onto the outside pole end, push
the nut end of the bolt towards the opposite
end of the assembly (Fig. 11-1), until the pole
end short-bolt wedge slides out (Fig. 11-2).
This makes the outside diameter of the pole
end smaller and ready to be inserted into the
end of the pole assembly.

Push

Wedge

Fig. 11-1

Inside Pole End Short Bolt Wedge

Outside Pole End

Large Washer

Pole End

Loosen Nut

Fig. 11-2

V Bearing

Small Washer

Lock Nut

11-4: Repeat Steps 11-1 to 11-3 to prepare the
remaining four (4) pole ends for insertion.

NOTE: A regular M10 nut is provided as an
assembly aid tool if you have trouble holding
the pole end while tightening the pole end into
the pole.

11-5: Slide one pole end into the end of one
pole assembly as shown in Fig. 11-4. Check
that the pole end is inserted completely into the
pole assembly.

11-6: Completely tighten the nut, using the
17/13mm wrench, while holding the pole end
assembly tightly into the open end of the pole.
This will expand the outer pole end, ensuring a

tight t into the pole.

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Pole End assembly comes pre-assembled. Exploded diagram is
for reference only.

Fig. 11-3

Fig. 11-4

Step 11

Fig. 9-6

Fig. 9-6

Pole End Assembly (continued)

Batting Storage Pole

Fig. 11-5

11-7: Repeat steps 11-5 and 11-6 to add a
second pole end to the other open end of the
pole assembly just built and one pole end to
each of the remaining 3 pole assemblies
(Fig. 11-5). Set the pole with two pole ends
aside as the batting storage pole.

Short-Bolt Ratchet-Wheel Assembly

11-8: Check the short-bolt ratchet wheel
assembly to ensure that it matches Fig. 11-6.

11-9: Loosen the nut at the end of the short-

bolt ratchet wheel assembly until it nearly
reaches the end of the bolt.

11-10: Holding onto the outside of the pole
end, push the nut end of the bolt towards the
opposite end of the assembly until the inside
pole end short-bolt wedge slides out (in similar
fashion to Step 11-3). This makes the outside
diameter of the outside pole end smaller and
ready to be inserted into the end of the pole
assembly.

Long-Bolt Ratchet-Wheel Assembly

Inside Pole End Short Bolt Wedge

Short Bolt Wedge

Outside Pole End

Short-bolt ratchet assembly comes
pre-assembled. Exploded diagram is
for reference only.

Outside Pole End

Ratchet Wheel

Tab

Long Bolt Ratchet
Wheel and Hand
Wheel Assembly

Large Washer

Ratchet Wheel

Large Washer

Hole

V Bearing

V Bearing

Small Washer

Hex Nut

Fig. 11-6

Hand Wheel

Insert

Hand Wheel

Small Washer

Lock Nut

11-12: Add the hand wheel assembly and
hand wheel insert as shown in Fig. 11-7,
aligning the three tabs on the hand wheel insert
with the three notches on the outside pole end.
If the three tabs are not properly aligned, the
hand wheel will spin freely, independent of the
pole.

Long bolt ratchet wheel assembly comes pre-assembled
without hand wheel and hand wheel insert. Exploded
diagram is included for reference.

Fig. 11-7

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Fig. 9-6

Fig. 9-6

Step 11
Pole End Assembly
(continued)

11-13: Repeat Step 11-10 to prepare the

long-bolt ratchet wheel assembly for insertion.

Ratchet Wheel and Hand Wheel
Insertion

Quilt-Top Pole

Backing Pole

Take-up Pole

Fig. 11-9

11-14: Insert one short-bolt ratchet wheel
assembly into the open end of a pole assembly
as shown in Fig. 11-8. Check that the pole end
is inserted completely into the pole assembly.

11-15: Completely tighten the lock nut, using
the 17/13mm wrench, while holding the short­bolt ratchet wheel assembly tightly into the
open end of the pole. This will expand the outer

pole end, ensuring a tight t in the pole. Make

sure all 3 tabs on the outside pole end, align
with the three holes on the ratchet wheel, see

Fig. 11-6 previous page. This completes the
backing pole.

11-16: Repeat Steps 11-14 and 11-15 to

complete the quilt-top pole. Set both poles
aside (Fig. 11-9).

11-17: In same manner, slide the long­bolt ratchet wheel assembly and hand wheel
assembly into the open end of the remaining
pole assembly and while holding the complete
assembly tightly into the open end of the
pole, tighten the lock nut, using the 17/13mm
wrench. Check to be sure the hand wheel

Fig. 11-8

engages the ratchet wheel assembly and does
not spin loosely and that the 3 tabs of the
outside pole end align with the 3 holes in the
ratchet wheel. This completes the take-up

pole (Fig. 11-9).

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Step 12
Batting Bar Bracket Assembly

Step 12: Pole End Assembly

Parts needed

2-Batting Bar Bracket Assembly
2-Batting Bar Bracket Clamp
8- M6x25mm Socketed Washer Head Cap Screw
QF05300-113

Initial height set
approximately at
center of upper leg.

Cutout
for
height

xing

screw.

Tools Required

M4 Allen Wrench (provided)

12-1: NOTE: This step includes a
recommendation for the position of the
batting bar bracket. This position can be
changed, depending on the diameter of
the batting roll and the frame-height.

Position the batting bar bracket assembly
on the outside of the front end leg, as
shown in Fig. 12-1. The bracket is installed
approximately in the center of the upper end
leg. Ensure that both brackets are set at the
same height. The clamp has a cutout for the

front end-leg height-xing screw, Fig 12-1.
The front end-leg height-xing screw will need

to be either inside the cutout or above or below
the clamp.

Fig. 12-1

12-3: Repeat Step 12-1 and Step 12-2
to install the remaining batting bar bracket
at the other end of the frame. Be sure to set
the batting bar bracket assembly to the same
height on both sides.

12-2: Insert the four (4) M6x25mm QF05300­113 through the batting bar bracket assembly
and into the weld nuts on the clamp. Adjust to
the desired height and tighten the screws until

the clamp remains xed at the desired height.

Do not over-tighten the clamp.

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Steps 13 & 14
Pole to Frame Assembly
Rubber End Cap Assembly

Quilt-Top Pole

Step 13: Pole to Frame Assembly

Take-Up Pole

Backing Pole

Batting Storage Pole

Fig. 13-1

Parts needed

1-Frame Assembly
1-Batting Storage Pole
1-Quilt-Top Pole
1-Backing Pole
1-Take-up Pole

13-1: Place the poles on the frame as shown
in Fig. 13-1. The poles will snap past the

plastic ngers, which are shown in Detail
8-2a.

Step 14: Rubber End Cap Assembly

Parts needed

1-Frame Assembly with Poles
8-Rubber End Caps

14-1: Slide one (1) rubber end cap onto
the end of each bolt sticking out of the pole
ends, as shown in Fig. 14-1. If the poles
are assembled properly, there should be
approximately 3/8” to ½” of metal threads
showing beyond the ends of the pole.

Rubber End Cap

Fig. 14-1

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Steps 15 & 16
Bungee Clamp Assembly
Hook & Loop Tape on Pole Assemblies

Step 15: Bungee Clamp Assembly

Parts needed

1- Frame Assembly
4- Bungee Clamps QF09318-110

15-1: Thread the bungee clamp cord from the
inside of the frame through the bungee slot and
then pull the cord in a downward movement to
lock the bungee clamp into place. (Fig. 15-1)

15-2: Follow Step 14-1 for the remaining
three bungee clamps.

Fig. 15-1

Step 16: Hook & Loop Tape on Pole
Assemblies

Parts needed

1-Frame Assembly
1-Quilt Top Pole
1-Backing Pole
1-Take-up Pole
3- Hook & Loop Tapes QF00665

Tools Required

Measuring Tape or Ruler (Not Provided)
Scissors (Not Provided)

NOTE: Take care to stick the hook & loop tape
on straight. This step will determine how well
your quilts load in the future. Use the Spring
Coupler Snap Buttons as a guide when aligning
the hook & loop tape for best results.

This step will determine how well your quilts
load in the future. Use the spring buttons as a
guide when aligning the hook & loop tape for
best results. Hint: Attach the hook & loop tape
next to the snap buttons, not between.

Once the hook & loop tape has been adhered
from one end of the poles to the other, it can
be clipped where the poles meet at the pole
coupler.

16-1: Prepare to attach the Velcro to the quilt
top pole, backing pole, and take-up pole, by
measuring in 3” from each end of the pole. Peel
the backing off the hook & loop tape as you go
and apply to all three poles, starting at the 3”
mark and ending at the opposite 3” mark. Take
care to stick the hook & loop tape on straight.

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Steps 17 & 18
Attach Leaders
Adjusting Frame Height and Leveling

Step 17: Attach Leaders

Parts needed

1-Frame Assembly with hook & loop tape
applied to Poles
3- Leaders (Sold separately BLQL)

17-1: Mark the center of the leaders on both
the hook & loop tape and the hemmed edge.
Mark the center of the quilt top pole, backing
pole and take-up pole with a permanent
marker.

17-2: Beginning in the center, align the marks
and attach the leaders to the hook & loop tape
on backing pole and the quilt top pole so the
marked sides of the leaders hang to the center
between the poles.

Beginning in the center, align the marks and
attach the remaining leader so it falls to the
back of the take-up pole.

Step 18: Adjusting Frame Height
and Leveling

18-1: Adjust the frame height so that when

standing at the front of the machine with your
hands on the front handle bars, your elbows are

bent at a 90 degree angle. It is recommended
to have a second person lift the frame weight
off the height adjusting screws when you need
to make a height adjustment.

Ensure that the height-adjustment screws
in each leg are in the same slot and fully
tightened. The rough height setting is done at

the slots in the legs and the ne adjustment

is done at the leveling glides at the bottom of
each leg. The 16mm/10mm wrench is designed

to t the leveling glide.

18-2: Double-check to make sure the frame is

level. Using a spirit level, check and adjust the
frame top to be level in the place where it will
be used, both front to back and side to side,
by adjusting the leveling feet. Double-check

the table top frame to ensure that it is at at

the splice braces and not sagging or high at
the joints. If no spirit level is available, check
the table with machine on the carriage and the
tracks. When the table is level, the machine
should stay where you put it and not roll
forward, back or side to side.

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