handi quilter Avante QM30235, User Manual

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HQ

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 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 

received, including interference that may cause 

undesired operation. 

Please note: Do not operate your HQ

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 Avanté

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quilting machine until you have completely read the 

information contained in this manual. Please keep 

all packaging and order information for warranty 

purposes.

1.   The  HQ

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 Avanté is very heavy.  Never attempt to 

lift it alone – always use two people when lifting.

2.  Always unplug the HQ

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 Avanté from the electrical 

outlet when performing any maintenance, 

changing the needle, removing thread locks, or 

when left unattended. 

3.  Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Use 

caution around the needle or sharp external 

components.

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 

adjustments in the needle or bobbin area, such as 

threading the needle, installing the bobbin case, or 

when oiling or cleaning.

6.  Never drop or insert foreign objects into any 

opening.

7.   The  HQ

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 Avanté  should only be used indoors 

away from moisture.

8.   The  HQ

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 Avanté  should not be stored or used in 

extreme temperatures.

9.  Use the HQ

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 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

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 Avanté  if the 

cord is damaged or not working correctly.  If a 

mechanical or electrical problem is encountered, 

return the HQ

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 Avanté  to the nearest 

authorized service center or the manufacturer 

for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical 

adjustment.

The HQ

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 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

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 Avanté  quilting machine is a high quality 

machine that incorporates very robust design  

features 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

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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

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 Avanté  

Quilting Machine be used with any machine 

quilting 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