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HQ Avanté User Manual
The HQ Avanté has touch-screen displays on the front
and rear handlebars. Settings may be changed at
either of these locations.
Main Screen
Manual Mode Screen
Button Functions:
Pressing the “Regulated” button while in the Manual
Mode Screen will toggle to the Regulated Mode
Screen. The current stitching mode is displayed at the
top left corner of the screen. Different options are
available depending upon which mode the system is
in. (Figure 23)
Needle Stop
The Needle Stop setting enables you to specify
whether you want the needle to end in the up or
down position when you stop quilting (Figure 24).
If you select Down, when you press the stop button
on the right handlebar, the needle ends in the down
position. If you select Up, the needle ends in the up
position when you press the stop button on the right
handlebar. Switch between the up and down position
by pressing the Needle Stop button.
Easy-Set Tension
The tension box (Figure 25) on the Main Screen shows
the current tension setting as a numeric value. As
you turn the tension dial clockwise to tighten the
top tension, the number increases in increments of
five. As you turn the tension dial counterclockwise
to loosen the top tension, the number decreases in
increments of five. The faster you turn the dial, the
faster the numbers increase or decrease.
After setting the bobbin tension, test the top tension
by stitching on a fabric scrap on the edge of the quilt
batting and backing. Increase or decrease as needed
until you have achieved balanced tension. Make a
note of the type of thread (weight, brand, color)
you’re using and the tension value. You will be able to
quickly and easily set the tension when you use this
same thread again in the future.
Using the Touch Screen Displays on the Handlebars
Machine and Handlebar Menus
Figure 23
Figure 24
Figure 25
