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- Page 1 HANDI QUILTER 18-INCH STATIONARY LONGARM Designed by a Quilter, for Quilters. ® USER MANUAL VERSION 1.0...
- Page 2 Handi Quilter®, HQ Capri™, HQ InSight Table™, HQ InSight Stitch Regulation™, Handi Feet™, and Easy-Set Tension™ are all trademarks or registered trademarks of Handi Quilter, Inc. Digital tensioner U.S. Patent No. 8,997,669. InSight Stitch Regulation U.S. Patent Nos. 9,840,797, 10,100,449, and 10,240,270 Printed in the United States of America. Version 1.0 11/2019 www.HandiQuilter.com...
- Page 3 Getting Started with Quilting ..............Getting Started videos - USB stick Online Videos ................www.youtube.com/user/HandiQuilterHQ Basic Maintenance ........................User manual Troubleshooting ........................User manual Tips and Tricks ....................www.HandiQuilter.com/Live/ https://www.youtube.com/user/HandiQuilterHQ/videos Training and Education Options................www.HandiQuilter.com Customer Care/Technical Support ........1-877-MY-QUILT (697-8458) or 801-292-7988 Available 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Mountain Time, Monday to Friday HQcares@HandiQuilter.com...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Congratulations on Your Purchase! � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �4 What’s Included with Your Machine �... - Page 5 (D) Presets ................... . 25 (E) Basting Mode In Manual Operation .
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Page 6: Congratulations On Your Purchase
Designed by a Quilter, for Quilters® and we are committed to your quilting success. With that in mind, we invite you to bookmark our website: www.HandiQuilter.com and invite you to visit to learn more about the art of quilting. We’ve posted videos on subjects as diverse as Oiling Your Machine to Making Perfect Feathers. -
Page 7: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this machine. When using this machine, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: DANGER — To reduce the risk of electric shock: • A quilting machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. - Page 8 • N'utilisez que les aiguilles conçues pour le quilting en piqué libre et recommandées par Handi Quilter pour cette machine. D'autres types d'aiguilles risqueraient de se fracturer au cours d'un quilting normal. www.HandiQuilter.com...
- Page 9 • Ne pas laisser les enfants jouer avec la machine. Une attention particulière est nécessaire lorsque cette machine est utilisée par ou à proximité d'enfants. • Cette machine peut être utilisée par des enfants de 8 ans et plus, ainsi que par des personnes atteintes d'un déficit physique, sensoriel ou mental, peu expérimentées ou ayant peu de connaissances, à...
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Page 10: To Use The Machine Safely
If the machine breaks down or needs adjustment, first check the troubleshooting chart in the appendix to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. For more product information and updates, visit our website at www.HandiQuilter.com. The contents of this manual and product specifications are subject to change without prior notice. -
Page 11: About Your Machine
About Your Machine General Specifications The HQ Capri 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 Capri quilting machine is a high quality machine that incorporates very robust design features and is very easy to service. -
Page 12: Hq Capri Components
7. Take-Up Lever 2. Thread Guide A 8. Thread Guide E 3. Three-Hole Thread Guide B 9. Front Casing/Frame 4. Thread Guide C 10. Hand Wheel 5. Top Thread Tension Assembly 11. Display 6. Stirrup Thread Guide D 10 | www.HandiQuilter.com... - Page 13 Back Side View 12. Needle 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 Connector 17. Handi Feet mount 24.
- Page 14 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 33. Power Pod (P-Pod) 29. Spool Pin 1 34. Spool Pin 2 12 | www.HandiQuilter.com...
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Page 15: Installation And Setup
Installation and Setup Setting Up the Table The HQ InSight™ Table is designed to accommodate the HQ Capri machine. It has legs that are height- adjustable and is heavy enough to provide stabilization for quilting at high speeds. See the instructions provided with the HQ InSight Table for table assembly. Placing the Machine in the Table 1. -
Page 16: Installing The Foot Pedal
5. Tighten the nut to secure the mast to the machine. NOTE: The eyelets of the thread mast MUST be centered over the spool pins. This ensures that the cone of thread will not pull, turn or tilt, which will cause thread tension problems. 14 | www.HandiQuilter.com... -
Page 17: Installing The Color Touch-Screen
Installing the Color Touch-Screen The color touch-screen comes pre-installed on its mounting bracket. NOTE: Confirm that the power is turned off before installing the color touch-screen. 1. Remove the two bolts from the bag in which they are packed. 2. -
Page 18: Using Your Machine
2.5mm hex wrench. If it isn’t properly centered, loosen the lock nut on the foot adaptor with an 8mm wrench, center the foot with the needle; hold the foot firmly in position; and tighten the lock nut. 16 | www.HandiQuilter.com... -
Page 19: Threading The Machine
B when using these threads. ing threading and other tips. These videos are also www.HandiQuilter.com breakage, in which case you may try skipping one or available on www.HandiQuilter.com. two holes on thread guide B. | 17 HQ Capri User Manual... - Page 20 It is also possible to bend the needle while it is threaded if care is not taken while moving the quilt across the quilting table because the top tension is never released. 18 | www.HandiQuilter.com...
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Page 21: Inserting (Or Changing) The Needle
Inserting (or Changing) the Needle The needle that is in the machine when it arrives at your home has been used for 20 minutes of testing. It is possible that it could be damaged in shipping or as you remove the machine from the box. For these reasons, Handi Quilter recommends that you replace the needle before beginning to quilt with your new machine. -
Page 22: Bobbin Case And Bobbin Thread Tension Adjustments
NOTE: Bobbin tension and other tips can be found on the USB stick included with the machine. Videos showing adjusting. These videos are also available on www.HandiQuilter.com. 20 | www.HandiQuilter.com... -
Page 23: Drawing The Bobbin Thread To The Top Of The Quilt
Drawing The Bobbin Thread to the Top of the Quilt 1. After threading the machine, plug it in and turn on the power. Place quilt sandwich under hopping foot. 2. While firmly holding the tail of the needle thread with the left hand, choose one of the following methods to cycle the needle through one full rotation to bring the bobbin thread to the top of the quilt. -
Page 24: Easy-Set Tension™ Adjustment
“flossed” between them. 22 | www.HandiQuilter.com... -
Page 25: Maintenance
Maintenance NOTE: Turn off the machine and remove the power cord when performing maintenance on the machine. Cleaning and Lubricating the Machine Only use light sewing machine oil in the HQ Capri. Internal oiling is not necessary on the HQ Capri except when the machine is taken to a service technician for routine maintenance and cleaning. -
Page 26: Using The Touch-Screen Display
Speed controls consist of “+” and “–” buttons and the white My Speed display box. Pressing the “+” button will increase the maximum motor speed the pedal controls. Pressing the “–” button will decrease the maximum speed. 24 | www.HandiQuilter.com... -
Page 27: (D) Presets
(D) Presets Save up to two preset speeds to quickly switch between speed preferences. For example, you may prefer a slower speed when using rulers and a faster speed when doing all- over meandering. Use the “+” and “–” buttons to adjust the speed percentage and then press the Record button next to one of the preset values to store that speed as a preset. -
Page 28: (G) Bobbin Thread Indicator
Green indicates the selected button. The Needle Stop buttons indicate the position the needle will stop, up or down, when the foot pedal is released or the Play button is turned off. 26 | www.HandiQuilter.com... -
Page 29: (I) Up/Down/Tieoff
(I) Up/Down/TieOff The arrow buttons can assist in creating tieoff stitches, basting, or needle-positioning functions without the use of the foot pedal. Pressing and releasing the arrow button quickly will send the needle to the next needle stop position. If the needle is up, pressing the button will cause the needle to move to the down position. -
Page 30: Precision
In Precision mode, the needle will not move until the fabric moves across the table. In Cruise mode, the needle will stitch immediately at the Cruise speed as soon as you press the Play button or on the foot pedal. 28 | www.HandiQuilter.com... -
Page 31: Tools Menu
Tools Menu The Tools menu allows access to other functions available on the HQ Capri. Low Bobbin The HQ Capri includes a low bobbin alarm to estimate how soon the bobbin thread will run out. Timer and Stitch Count Track the time and stitch count per quilt project. Alarms The machine has two alarms. -
Page 32: Low Bobbin
Simply go through the record process with a full bobbin of that type of thread and then store the capacity as a preset. Press the corresponding preset button “F”, insert a full bobbin with that type of thread, and press New Bobbin button to start. 30 | www.HandiQuilter.com... -
Page 33: Timer And Stitch Count
Timer and Stitch Count Use the quilting timer to keep track of how much time is spent on a quilt. When beginning a new project, press the Reset button. Then press the Play button to begin recording quilting time. The timer records only when the machine is quilting. -
Page 34: Lighting
• Motion Sensor Test (Stitch Regulation) • Needle Sensor Test • Tension Calibration • Foot Pedal Test Press the Home button to return to the Main menu screen or the Tools button to return to the Diagnostics screen option. 32 | www.HandiQuilter.com... -
Page 35: Diagnostics Tests
Diagnostics Tests Motor Sensor Test The Motor Sensor Test helps you determine if there may be a problem with the HQ Capri motor. Slowly rotating the hand wheel should result in an audible beep. If you get a constant solid beep or no beep at all, this indicates a failed test and the machine should be inspected by a quali fied Handi Quilter repair technician. -
Page 36: Motion Sensors
If you hear a constant beep or no beep at all for a full 360° rotation of the hand wheel, this indicates a failed test and the machine should be inspected by a quali fied Handi Quilter repair technician. 34 | www.HandiQuilter.com... -
Page 37: Tension Calibration
Tension Calibration The Tension button on the Diagnostics menu resets the tension device. Only calibrate the tension device under the direction of Handi Quilter technical support. When calibrating the tension, do the following: 1. Remove the tension knob. 2. Gently press the spring against the tension discs while not compressing the spring. -
Page 38: Language
6. When the machine update button is selected,the display screen stays on and a count downnumber appears above the machine update button icon. A four tone signal sounds when the update on the machine is done. 36 | www.HandiQuilter.com... -
Page 39: System Information Screen
System Information Screen (A) The Lifetime stitch counter counts the number of stitches the machine has performed. The Lifetime count is the total number of stitches made since the machine was built. The Lifetime counter cannot be reset and should be used as an indicator to determine when general machine maintenance should be performed by an authorized Handi Quilter Retailer. -
Page 40: Getting Started Quilting
When quilting, relax your hands and maintain a light touch on the fabric. Gripping the fabric too tightly may cause body tension resulting in poor quilting quality and discomfort. Different colors of fabric may require different brightness settings for the LED light ring to prevent eye strain� 38 | www.HandiQuilter.com... -
Page 41: Troubleshooting
You can correct many problems on your own. If you need additional help, contact your local, authorized Handi Quilter retailer. You can also contact Handi Quilter technical solutions at 1-801-292-7988, 1-877-MY-QUILT (697-8458), or TechCares@HandiQuilter.com. First check the following: 1. The AC power cord is properly connected and both power switches are turned on. - Page 42 • Since thread slides over the surface of the bobbin case at a high corroded, dirty, etc. speed, make sure the case is free of any lint or foreign matter that could impede thread passage through the machine. 40 | www.HandiQuilter.com...
- Page 43 Moving the quilt too fast • Synchronize quilt movement and needle speed to get your desired for needle speed selected stitch length. Elongated stitches are an indication of moving the (Manual mode) quilt too fast for the current speed. Tension is Poor Corrective Measure(s) Lint caught under the tension •...
- Page 44 Sewing in one place too long will cause the thread to break. Improper needle/hook • Machine timing needs to be checked. Consult an authorized relationship Handi Quilter technician. 42 | www.HandiQuilter.com...
- Page 45 Damage or burr at needle hole • If thread is shredding at the throat plate, check for burrs or jagged of throat plate or other thread edges. Gently rub with emery cloth to remove the sharp edge. handling part Consult a repair technician to polish any hard-to-reach or delicate areas, or if the burr is inside the throat.
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Page 46: Accessories
Accessories (Available from your local HQ Retailer or at www.HandiQuilter.com) Horizontal Spool Pin HQ Capri 18" Table Extension An optional horizontal spool pin is available for use Expand your original HQ Capri table with HQ Capri with delicate threads such metallics or holographic Table Extensions. - Page 47 Appendix 1 Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only) Responsible Party: Handi Quilter, Inc. 501 North 400 West North Salt Lake, UT 84054 declares that the product Product Name: HQ Capri 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.
- Page 48 501 North 400 West North Salt Lake, UT 84054 801-292-7988 • 877-697-8458 Email: sales@handiquilter�com www�HandiQuilter�com Warranty issues should, whenever possible, first be submitted to the Authorized Retailer who completed your service and training. These Retailers have been selected for their dedication to customer satisfaction and have been trained in technical service.
- Page 49 Any product to be returned to the factory, either by customers or Retailers, must be accompanied by a Return Material Authorization Number (RMA). RMAs may be obtained by email (sales@handiquilter.com) or by calling customer support toll free at 1-877-697-8458. If it is determined that the Product may be defective, an RMA number will be issued with instructions for Product return.
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Page 50: Handi Quilter Machine Warranty
Handi Quilter Machine Warranty Mail or Fax completed Warranty Registration Card within 30 days of purchase. If you have questions, email HQCares@HandiQuilter.com or call Customer Relations at 1-877-697-8458. Online warranty registration is also available at HandiQuilter.com. MAIL TO: Handi Quilter, Inc. - Page 51 This page was intentionally left blank. | 49 HQ Capri User Manual...
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Page 52: Training Checklist And Certificate
How to use the functions of the touch-screen North Salt Lake, UT 84054 □ How to set the presets and My Speed □ How to use needle up/down and tie-off buttons □ Retain a copy for your records. How to tie off 50 | www.HandiQuilter.com... - Page 53 This page was intentionally left blank. | 51 HQ Capri User Manual...
- Page 54 Handi Quilter, Inc. 501 N 400 W North Salt Lake, UT 84054 1-877-MY-QUILT (697-8458) • www.HandiQuilter.com HQ Capri is part of the family of innovative quilting products from Handi Quilter ™ ® PRINTED 11/2019 © 2019 Handi Quilter, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.
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