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HQ Avanté User Manual
Note: After the handles have been completely installed
and plugged in, test them by turning the HQ Avanté
on/off switch to “on”. You will not be able to turn on
the machine until the front handlebars are installed.
If nothing is displayed, check that the handlebar cable
on the side of the machine is plugged in securely, that
your machine is turned on, and that the power cord is
plugged into the machine as well as a power source.
Check that the HQ Avanté is unplugged from the
electrical outlet. All power to the machine must be
turned off when installing the back handlebar. Failure
to do so can result in damage to the machine.
The rear handle bar comes mounted with three
screws to the “L” bracket. Line up the two holes in
the “L” bracket with those on the rear of the machine.
Slide the short bolts into holes until they stop. Hand
tighten, and then use the 5mm wrench to securely
fasten the handles to the back of the machine.
Once the two bolts are in place, plug the 9-pin
connector into the serial port underneath the rear
handles. Ensure the pins are lined up so they are not
damaged when the plug is pushed in. Push the plug
securely in place.
Installing Rear Handlebars
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)
Turning on the HQ Avanté
There are two power switches for your machine. The
main power switch is at the rear of the machine and a
red power switch is under the right handlebar at the
front of the machine for your added convenience.
The machine is turned on when both switches are
turned on. The machine is turned off when both
switches are off. However, you may turn off the
machine functions by turning off only the front switch
if you will be returning to quilt within a day.
Turn on the back switch first by toggling the switch
from the 0 position to the 1 position. Then turn on
the front switch by pressing and releasing the red
button. The front switch will not turn on the machine
unless the back switch is already on.
Installing the Power Cord
Figure 5
IMPORTANT: If you will not be using the machine
for more than a day, we recommend you turn off
both switches and unplug the power cord from the
power source.
IMPORTANT: Refer to the safety instructions.
Figure 6
