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Avanté User Manual
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).
3. When using threads on the Horizontal Spool Hold-
er, skip thread guide A. Thread the top hole only of
the three-hole thread guide B, back to front.
4. Continue threading the machine as described in
steps 3 through 7 on page 13.
Optional Horizontal Spool Pin
Inserting the Bobbin
Note: Turn off the power switch while inserting the
bobbin case or anytime your hands are near the nee-
dle area.
1. Place the bobbin in the bobbin case so that the
thread pulls off clockwise when viewing the open side
(Figure xx).
2. Slide the thread through the slot (Figure 16) and
under the tension spring leaving 5-6 inches of thread
hanging loose (Figure 17, next page).
Bobbin and Thread Tension
Adjustments
Figure 15
Figure 16
Figure xx
Note:
See “HQ Quilting Machines Getting Started”
DVD (included with your machine) for videos show-
ing adjusting bobbin tension and other tips. These
videos are also available on www.HandiQuilter.com.
Figure 14
