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Designed by a Quilter, for Quilters.
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10/22/10
© 2010 Handi Quilter, Inc.

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL Designed by a Quilter, for Quilters. ® 10/22/10 © 2010 Handi Quilter, Inc.
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION: REGULATIONS Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only) Responsible Party: Handi Quilter, Incorporated 445 North 700 West North Salt Lake, UT 84054 USA declares that the product Product Name: Avanté complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    This machine is intended for household use. Disclaimer Handi Quilter and its Representatives are in no way legally responsible or liable for damage to the Avanté when used improperly or not in accordance with the guidelines stated in this manual or...
  • Page 4 If you do not pack the machine properly or if you do not use the correct packaging materials, the machine could be damaged. Handi Quilter is not liable for damage that occurs dur- ing return shipping.
  • Page 5 FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY If this machine is fitted with a three-pin non-rewireable BS plug then please read the following. IMPORTANT If the available socket outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment, it should be cut off and an appropriate three pin plug fitted.
  • Page 6 GROUNDING GROUNDED OUTLET BOXES TAB FOR METAL GROUNDING SCREW SCREW GROUNDING PIN ADAPTER Figure 1 This product is for use on a nominal 120 V or nominal 220 V circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in sketch A in Figure 1. A temporary adapter, which looks like the adapter illustrated in sketches B and C, may be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle as shown in sketch B if a properly grounded outlet is not available.
  • Page 7 INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES Lorsque vous utilisez cette machine, vous devez toujours respecter des précautions de base, notam- ment les suivantes : Lisez toutes les instructions avant d’utiliser la machine. DANGER - Pour réduire le risque de choc électrique: • Ne laissez jamais la machine sans surveillance alors qu’elle est branchée. Débranchez toujours la machine de la prise de courant dès que vous avez fini de l’utiliser et avant de la nettoyer.
  • Page 8 COMMENT DÉBALLER/REMBALLER LA MACHINE Conservez le carton et les matériaux d’emballage. Il est possible que vous deviez ramener la machine au revendeur ou l’envoyer pour la faire réparer. Si vous ne l’emballez pas correctement ou si vous n’utilisez pas les matériaux d’emballage corrects, la machine pourrait être endommagée. Suivez le schéma ci-dessous pour déballer et remballer la machine.

  • Page 9: Package Contents

    Avanté from Handi Quilter! You haven’t just purchased a quilting machine, to “Making Perfect Feathers”. We’ve got videos to you’ve joined the Handi Quilter family and we wel- watch, pdf files to print out for reference and forums come you.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    HQ Stitch Regulator Operation Getting Started Quilting Troubleshooting Note: A Handi Quilter “Getting Started” DVD is included with your HQ Avanté machine. Review the DVD and these instructions to better understand how to set up and use the HQ Avanté.

  • Page 11: Safety Section

    Disclaimer outlet pulling from the plug, not the cord. Never Handi Quilter and its Representatives are in no way operate the HQ Avanté if the cord is damaged or legally responsible or liable for damage to the HQ not working correctly.

  • Page 12: Components (Front Side View)

    Avanté Components Front Side View Figure 1 1. Thread Mast 2. Thread Guide A 3. Three Hole Thread Guide B 4. Thread Guide C 5. Tension Assembly 6. Stirrup Thread Guide E 7. Take-Up Lever 8. Thread Guide F 9. Front Casing/Frame 10.

  • Page 13: Components (Back Side, Rear And Front Views)

    Back Side View 12. Hopping Foot 13. Needle 14. Needle Bar Thread Guide 15. Needle Bar 16. Presser Bar 17. Needle Plate 18. Front Handlebar Connector 19. Ruler Base Position Guides 20. Front Wheel Base 21. Wheels (4) 22. Back Casing/Frame DETAIL A 23.

  • Page 14: Installation (Frames)

    Installation (Studio Frame) 1. Place the carriage on the table rails, ensuring that the Carriage Encoder Assembly will be toward the back of the machine (the power cord side of the ma- chine). The back side of the carriage has an encoder assembly attached to the rear cross-piece.

  • Page 15: Installation (Handlebars, Power Cord)

    Insert the cord into top power connector on the rear of the machine. Plug the three-prong end into a power source (see Figure 6). The lower power connector is for powering other attachments developed by Handi Quilter. (Not yet available) Figure 6 Page 8...

  • Page 16: Inserting Needle

    Inserting (or changing) the Needle Important: Check the needle to con rm that it is fully inserted. The needle bar has a stop/sight hole above the needle bar clamp screw – make sure the needle is touching the top of the stop/sight hole (Figure 7). If it is not, the machine timing will be off and it may be possible for the needle to collide with internal parts causing damage not covered by warranty.

  • Page 17: Installation (Laser Stylus)

    Laser Stylus Safety and Use Guidelines Theory of Operation The laser stylus projects a straight laser beam visible as a dot on surfaces it hits. The laser dot is used as a guide or stylus, allowing you to stitch the same pat- tern onto a quilt that is being traced with the laser dot.

  • Page 18: Installation (Thread Mast)

    Installing the Laser Stylus near the front (see Figure 2, #20, page 6). The laser stylus guide post comes with the washer and nut on it. Remove the nut and washer, replace the nut onto the post and then place the washer under the nut and onto the machine painted surface.

  • Page 19: Threading The Machine

    Threading the Machine Threading the Machine TAKE UP SPRING TAKE UP SPRING TENSION ASSEMBLY TENSION ASSEMBLY FRONT FRONT BACK BACK DETAIL 2 DETAIL 2 Figure 11 Figure 11 1. Place a cone or spool of thread on the spool pin. 1.
  • Page 20 3. Thread continues through thread guide C, and then down to the tension assembly (see Figure 13). NOTE: It is important that the thread is “flossed” up between the two tension discs. If the thread is not firmly in place between the two tension discs, the thread rests on the outside of the tension discs (with- out tension) and looping on fabric or thread nests may occur.

  • Page 21: Horizontal Spool Pin

    Optional Horizontal Spool Pin Bobbin and Thread Tension Adjustments Figure 15 Figure 14 1. An optional horizontal spool pin is available for metallic and specialty threads wound on a spool (not a cone). 2. The horizontal spool pin mounts on the laser sty- lus guide post on the top of the machine (see Figure 14).

  • Page 22: Top Thread Tension Adjustment

    Drawing the Bobbin Thread to the Top of the Quilt 1. After the machine is threaded, locate needle up/ needle down button on the left handle. 2. While fi rmly holding the tail of the needle thread with the left hand, press the needle up/down button with right hand, bringing the needle back to the up position.

  • Page 23: Maintenance (Oiling And Lubricating)

    Top Thread Tension Adjustment Important: Top tension should be adjusted only after the bobbin case foundation tension adjustment is made. Puckering, gathers and thread breakage occur when the top tension is too tight. Loops and thread nests occur on the back when the top thread tension is too loose.

  • Page 24: Touch Screen Displays

    Using the Touch Screen Displays on the Handlebars Machine and Handlebar Menus Note: Review the Handi Quilter “Welcome” DVD for inter- Manual active instruction on the HQ 18 Avanté menu functions. Stitch Mode Speed The HQ Avanté has touch-screen displays on the Regulated front and rear handlebars.
  • Page 25 Speed Pressing the Speed “+” will increase the manual mode motor speed and pressing the Speed “-” button will decrease the manual mode motor speed. This has the same effect as pressing the “+” and “-“ but- tons on the actual handles. The speed range is be- Speed tween 5% and 100%, or between 90 and 1800 stitch- es per minute (SPM).
  • Page 26 speed the machine will stitch, regardless of how slow SR Style you are pushing the machine. This means that when you slow down to a stop, the needle will continue stitching at the set cruise speed until you begin mov- ing the machine faster than what the cruise speed is Precision set to or you press the “Stop”...
  • Page 27 The “Diagnostics” button activates the screen where Sys. Info. machine diagnostic functions can be performed. Spotlights Diagnostic functions are generally only used when working with Handi Quilter Technical Support to Calculator resolve issues. (Figure 33) System Information The “Sys. Info.” Button provides access to machine...

  • Page 28: Diagnostics Tests

    “beep” or no “beep” at all, this indicates a failed test and the machine should be inspected by a quali- Motor Sensor Test fi ed Handi Quilter repair technician. (Figure 39) Rotate the hand wheel SLOWLY. Passing Test: Press the “Main” button to return to the “Regulated”...
  • Page 29 360° rotation of the handwheel, this indicates a failed test and the machine should be inspected by a quali- Needle Sensor Test fi ed Handi Quilter repair technician. Rotate the hand wheel. Passing Test: Press the “Main” button to return to the “Regulated”...
  • Page 30 Y Motion Sensor Test Diagnostics Use the Y Motion Sensor test to verify functional- ity of the “Y” stitch regulator encoder (the encoder Y-Motion Sensor Test mounted to the rear power pod side machine wheel). SLOWLY push machine front and back. As you slowly move the carriage toward and away Passing Test: from you, you should hear a pulsing “beep”...

  • Page 31: System Information

    “Trip” box. The Lifetime counter cannot be reset and should be used as an indicator to determine when general machine maintenance should be performed by an authorized Handi Quilter Representative. (Figure 45) Press the “Main” button to return to the “Regulated”...

  • Page 32: Hq Stitch Regulator Operation

    HQ STITCH REGULATOR OPERATION Choose from Two Types of Stitch Regulation: Cruise or Precision In regulation mode the status box at the top left of you stop moving the machine, the needle pauses the screen should say “Regulated”. If it says “Manu- (sometimes in mid-stroke.) al”, simply press the “Regulated”...

  • Page 33: Getting Started Quilting

    Getting Started Quilting Thread Requirements consistent stitch length according to how quickly or Threads have a tendency to dry rot over a period of slowly you move the machine. Moving the machine time. Be sure to choose high quality threads for your too fast or in radical or jerky movements will defeat valuable heirloom quilts.

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Stitches are Skipping Corrective Measure   The needle is damaged, dull, Replace the needle often, normally once or twice per day for continuous quilting or at least once bent, or installed improperly per quilt. Use HQ 18 Avanté recommended needles. ...
  • Page 35  bowed or bent inserted completely together with the push pin engaged so bowing won’t occur. Leaders are stretched/worn If fabric is beginning to stretch or fray, contact Handi Quilter for replacement leaders.   Needle Thread Breaks Corrective Measure...
  • Page 36  Leaders are stretched/worn  If fabric is beginning to stretch or fray, contact Handi Quilter for replacement leaders. Needle Thread Breaks Corrective Measure  ...
  • Page 38 HQ QUILTING MACHINE LIMITED WARRANTY Handi Quilter, Inc. (hereinafter HQ) offers a limited warranty on the HQ QUILTING MACHINE (hereinafter “Machine”) to be free of defects in workmanship and materials under normal use upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth: (a) 90 day Limited Warranty - During the first 90 days from date of purchase, HQ will repair any manufacturing defect without charge for parts or labor.
  • Page 39 HQ's entire liability for any defective Product shall in no event exceed the purchase price for the defective Product. This limitation applies even if Handi Quilter cannot or does not repair or replace any defective Product. Warranty Claims...

  • Page 40: Warranty Registration Card

    Warranty Registration 12/17/09 Return this registration card within 30 days of purchase or if you prefer, register online at http://www.handiquilter.com/warranty MAIL TO: Handi Quilter, Inc. Warranty Registration 445 N 700 W North Salt Lake, Utah 84054 WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD The HQ Quilting Machine warranty is 10 years manufacturer’s warranty on casting and machining of the case, 2 years mechanical, and 1 year electronic/electrical.
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  • Page 42 □ Changing from Stitch Regulation to Manual and back (1-801-294-3011) or MAIL: □ Setting the stitches-per-inch in Stitch Regulated □ Setting the speed in Manual Handi Quilter □ Light settings □ Setting the stitches-per-inch in Stitch Regulated 445 N 700 W Handi Quilter □...
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  • Page 44 Designed by a Quilter, for Quilters. ® Handi Quilter, Inc 445 N. 700 W. North Salt Lake, UT 84054 1-877-697-8458 www.handiquilter.com © 2009 Handi Quilter, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA. 11/24/09...

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