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HQ
18
Avanté User Manual
Safety Section
General Specifications
This device 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 re-
ceived, including interference that may cause unde-
sired operation.
Please note:
Do not operate your HQ
18
Avanté
®
quilting machine until you have completely read the
information contained in this manual. Please keep all
packaging and order information for warranty pur-
poses.
1. The HQ
18
Avanté is very heavy. Never attempt to
lift it alone – always use two people when lifting.
2. Always unplug the HQ
18
Avanté from the electrical
outlet when performing any maintenance, changing
the needle, removing thread locks, or when left unat-
tended.
3. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Use
caution around the needle or sharp external compo-
nents.
4. Change the needle often. Do not use bent or dull
needles. “Every quilt deserves a new needle”.
5. Switch the power off when making any adjust-
ments in the needle or bobbin area, such as thread-
ing the needle, installing the bobbin case, or when
oiling or cleaning.
6. Never drop or insert foreign objects into any open-
ing.
7. The HQ
18
Avanté should only be used indoors
away from moisture.
8. The HQ
18
Avanté should not be stored or used in
extreme temperatures.
9. Use the HQ
18
Avanté only for its intended use as
described in this manual.
10. Use only attachments recommended by the
manufacturer.
11. To disconnect from the wall outlet, push the
switch to the off position, then remove the plug from
outlet pulling from the plug, not the cord. Never
operate the HQ
18
Avanté if the cord is damaged or
not working correctly. If a mechanical or electrical
problem is encountered, return the HQ
18
Avanté to
the nearest authorized service center or the manu-
facturer for examination, repair, electrical or me-
chanical adjustment.
The HQ
18
Avanté utilizes high-tech electronics and an
innovative touch-pad user interface to offer greater
functionality and ease of operation to home quilters
than ever before conceived in the quilting industry.
The HQ
18
Avanté quilting machine is a high quality
machine that incorporates very robust design fea-
tures and is very easy to service.
Disclaimer
Handi Quilter and its Representatives are in no way
legally responsible or liable for damage to the HQ
18
Avanté when used improperly or not in accordance
with the guidelines stated in this manual or when
used on Machine Quilting Frames not recommended
by Handi Quilter.
12. It is not recommended that the HQ
18
Avanté
Quilting Machine be used with any machine quilt-
ing frame other than those recommended by Handi
Quilter.
Sewing Opening Dimensions:
Sewing Speed:
Stitches-Per-Inch:
Needle System:
Needle Sizes, (recommended):
Hook System:
Bobbin Type:
Bobbin Case:
Motor Type:
Needle Positioning:
Electrical Power:
LED Power Consumption:
Sew Foot Stroke/Lift:
Needle Bar Stroke:
Take-Up Stroke:
Lubrication, main components:
Lubrication of hook:
(245 mm X 610 mm)
8.25” X 18”
Manual Mode:
Min 90spm, Max 1800spm
Regulated Mode:
Min 0spm, Max full speed
4spi – 18spi
134 (135 X 7)
12/80 - 20/125
Rotary, Vertical, M-class bobbin
Aluminum, Class M
Type MF
Brushless DC
Up and down, walking stitch
90 – 264 VAC, 47-63Hz, 300W peak
8 W
5 mm
35.3 mm
73 mm
Kluber Lube, permanent
Velocite 10, Texaco 22
