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HANDI QUILTER

18-INCH STATIONARY LONGARM

USER

MANUAL

VERSION 1.0

Summary of Contents for HQ Capri 18

Page 1: ...HANDI QUILTER 18 INCH STATIONARY LONGARM Designed by a Quilter for Quilters USER MANUAL VERSION 1 0...

Page 2: ...responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in the informational content contained in this manual Handi Quilter HQ Capri HQ InSight Table HQ InSight Stitch Regulation Ha...

Page 3: ...ncluded with your Machine User manual Machine Specifications User manual HQ InSight Table Setup Information HQ InSight Table Assembly Instructions Machine Setup Information User manual How to Thread y...

Page 4: ...Color Touch Screen 15 Using Your Machine 16 Needle Thread Selection Guide 16 Changing the Hopping Foot 16 Threading the Machine 17 Inserting or Changing the Needle 19 Bobbin Case and Bobbin Thread Ten...

Page 5: ...itch Count 31 Alarms 31 Lighting 32 Calculator Screen 32 Diagnostics Screen 32 Diagnostics Tests 33 Motor Sensor Test 33 Speed Sensor Test 33 Motion Sensors 34 Needle Sensor Test 34 Tension Calibratio...

Page 6: ...iler or send it for repair If you don t pack the machine properly or if you don t use the correct packaging materials the machine could be damaged Handi Quilter is not liable for damage that occurs du...

Page 7: ...ilt deserves a new needle Switch the machine to the symbol off or 0 position to turn it off when making any adjustments in the needle area such as threading needle changing needle threading bobbin cha...

Page 8: ...symbole d arr t pour l teindre lorsque vous effectuez des r glages dans la zone de l aiguille enfilage de l aiguille changement d aiguille bobinage de la canette changement de pied etc Ne faites jamai...

Page 9: ...cordance with the guidelines stated in this manual or when used on machine quilting frames not recommended by Handi Quilter Optional U S Grounding for Customers with 120 VAC Connections GROUNDED OUTLE...

Page 10: ...e machine near a heater an iron a halogen lamp or other hot things 2 Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the machine Benzene solvents and scouring powders can damage the case and the machine...

Page 11: ...Case Type MF Motor Type Brushless DC Needle Positioning Up and down tie off stitch Electrical Power US Canada 105 120 VAC 47 63Hz 300W peak Rest of the world 100 250 VAC 47 63Hz 300W peak This machine...

Page 12: ...ere are components found on the machine that are not used for stationary machine quilting such as threaded holes for handlebars 9 5 4 8 6 3 7 1 2 10 11 1 Thread Mast 7 Take Up Lever 2 Thread Guide A 8...

Page 13: ...dle Bar 19 Front Threaded Display Mounting Holes 13 Needle Bar Thread Guide 20 Front Base 14 Needle 21 Back Casing Frame 15 Ruler Foot 22 Rear Base 16 Needle Plate 23 Color Touch Screen Display Connec...

Page 14: ...ar Front 26 25 34 32 27 33 29 28 31 30 25 On Off Switch 30 Electronic Control Pod C Pod 26 Power Cord Connector 31 Bobbin Assembly 27 Accessory Power Outlet 32 LED Light Ring 28 Foot Pedal Connector 3...

Page 15: ...y Placing the Machine in the Table 1 We recommend having someone help lift and place the machine 2 Lift the machine by putting one arm through the throat space 3 Remove the insert if in place and set...

Page 16: ...n reach it from the front of the machine Installing the Thread Mast 1 Locate the threaded hole on top of the machine near the rear by the hand wheel 2 The thread mast comes with a washer and a nut Rem...

Page 17: ...that are in line with each other are used Ignore the third hole located to the side of these two holes 3 Align the holes in the color touch screen bracket with the two holes on top of the machine with...

Page 18: ...ater stitch visibility such as micro quilting 1 Remove the foot that is on the mount by using the 2 5mm hex wrench to loosen the mounting screw far enough that you can slide the foot off of the mount...

Page 19: ...pool of thread on the spool pin Pass the thread through the thread mast eyelet from back to front continuing to thread guide A Figure 11 2 Continue to the three hole thread guide B Wrap all three hole...

Page 20: ...ead through the hole thread guide F 7 Make sure the thread is following the groove down the front of the needle and threads from front to back Be careful that the thread does not twist around the need...

Page 21: ...is may result in damaged or stripped threads in the needle clamp Damage to the needle clamp may also make it difficult to fully insert the needle which will change the machine timing causing more issu...

Page 22: ...e with thumb and first finger Do not lift the lever on bobbin case Fit the bobbin case onto the hook spindle in the machine Rotate the case until the open throat keys into the alignment notch in the m...

Page 23: ...s away while holding the needle thread 4 Bobbin thread will pull up and through to the top allowing you to grasp the loop and pull it to the desired length Checking and Adjusting Bobbin Case Tension T...

Page 24: ...h requires minute adjustments the top tension knob may require turns anywhere from 1 4 of a turn to two to four turns to achieve balanced tension Tighten Top Thread Tension To adjust the top tension t...

Page 25: ...hat the bobbin case snaps into The bobbin basket remains stationary while the hook rotates around the basket The oil lubricates the region where these two components interlock A drop of oil in the reg...

Page 26: ...will stop and the symbol on the button will change back to the play icon with a blue background color When the machine foot controller is pressed the button color and icon show that the machine is ru...

Page 27: ...ified interval Coordinate how quickly you move the quilt sandwich with how quickly the machine takes a basting stitch Experiment with the various speed options along with moving the quilt to find whic...

Page 28: ...indicating it is time to put in a new bobbin When recording a bobbin length REC will appear in this box When recording is turned off the bobbin remaining value will again appear in this space G H Nee...

Page 29: ...tches per inch SPI setting The setting is reflected in the white indicator box between the and buttons The value can be adjusted between 4 and 22 stitches per inch Basting Stitches There are four bast...

Page 30: ...eed the machine will stitch regardless of how slowly the fabric is moving across the table The Cruise speed can be adjusted using the and buttons that appear below the Cruise button when Cruise mode i...

Page 31: ...ar and setting their brightness levels Calculator An on screen calculator may be accessed from the Tools screen Diagnostics The Diagnostics button activates the screen where machine diagnostic functio...

Page 32: ...ecord Stop B Bobbin Thread Capacity C New Bobbin D Save Preset E Set Alarm F Preset Value Put a new bobbin with the same thread into the machine and press the New Bobbin button C Then press the Alarm...

Page 33: ...t the number of stitches in a quilt Press the Reset button to zero out the counter when starting a new quilt To see the lifetime stitch counter for the machine see the Information screen Alarms The HQ...

Page 34: ...dition subtraction multiplication division square root and percentage Use the back space on the top right to delete a digit mistakenly entered Diagnostics Screen Six different diagnostics tests can be...

Page 35: ...return to the Main menu screen or the Tools button to return to the Diagnostics menu screen Speed Sensor Test The Speed Sensor test can helps determine if there is a problem with the HQ Capri speed s...

Page 36: ...e whether the nee dle position sensor is functioning properly Rotating the hand wheel should result in a beep for a third of a stitch cycle followed by no beep for the othertwo thirds If you hear a co...

Page 37: ...the tension discs while not compressing the spring 3 While holding the spring in place press Reset 4 When calibration is complete replace the tension knob Foot Pedal Test The Pedal test will help dete...

Page 38: ...of the display as shown 2 Wait for the color of the selection buttons to change from gray to blue green 3 Select the machine display or sensor icon for updateas needed 4 When the display update button...

Page 39: ...on in the middle of the screen indicates whether the foot controller is attached A red X will appear if it is not connected properly C The left and right sensor icons indicate whether the sensors are...

Page 40: ...le using the HQ Capri quilters can begin with a few simple techniques using a sample quilt sandwich two pieces of fabric with a layer of batting between them Set the machine at a medium My Speed setti...

Page 41: ...a pin etc The tip of the needle can become damaged or burred resulting in fabric damage as well as skipped stitches thread breakage or shredding Always change the needle if it has been hit bumped or p...

Page 42: ...of the sight hole above the needle bar clamp screw If the needle isn t installed properly it can cause damage in the bobbin area and throat plate The needle hits the throat plate Correctly position t...

Page 43: ...hand wheel can be turned freely remove the thread from the hook and basket Now re oil the hook and make sure the hand wheel turns freely without the hook hitting the needle It is possible for a thread...

Page 44: ...ectly Inspect for accidental double wrapping of thread on thread guides Inspect the thread mast making sure the eyelets of the mast are directly over the spools Inspect the vertical positioning of the...

Page 45: ...edle Use only the needles recommended by Handi Quilter 134 sizes 12 through 21 Other possible problems Needle too close to hook causing friction and possible collision of hook point and needle causing...

Page 46: ...veritcal spool in vertical position Horizontal Spool Pin HQ Capri 18 Table Extension Expand your original HQ Capri table with HQ Capri Table Extensions Each extension measures 18 x 30 Purchase one or...

Page 47: ...dio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which...

Page 48: ...separate warranty or consequential damage to the head caused by mechanical or electronic electrical part failures beyond their warranty period The limited warranty stated in sections b c and d above...

Page 49: ...he applicable period of the original warranty or ninety days from the date of shipment of a repaired or replaced Product whichever is longer HQ s entire liability for any defective Product shall in no...

Page 50: ...ompany Business Name if applicable _______________________________________________________ Address _______________________________________________________________________________ City State Zip ______...

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Page 52: ...he speed in manual mode how to set the presets How to set the stitches per inch in stitch regulation How to use Cruise stitch regulation How to use Precision stitch regulation How to use the foot cont...

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Page 54: ...hts reserved Printed in the U S A PRINTED 11 2019 HQ Capri is part of the family of innovative quilting products from Handi Quilter Handi Quilter Inc 501 N 400 W North Salt Lake UT 84054 1 877 MY QUIL...

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