Handi Quilter INfiNiTy 26 Long Arm Machines User Guide
- August 14, 2024
- Handi Quilter
Table of Contents
Quick Reference Card
Needle and Thread Information
Use the correct needle system (134). Choose from sizes 12 through 21, according to the type of thread used. A guide to help you choose the correct combination of needle and threads is always available on the HQ Infinity. From the Home screen, tap the System Information button and choose the Needle and Thread Guide button.
To Thread the HQ Infinity
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Place thread cone onto spool post (1) on the thread tray, insert the thread through the thread-mast eyelet (2) from back to front, continuing to the thread guide (3).
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Continue to the three-hole thread guide (4). Wrap all three holes from back to front, being careful not to cross threads. This is recommended for most threads. However, some very delicate threads or metallic threads may require less tension. If you are having problems with thread breaking, try threading only one or two holes of the three-hole thread guide.
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The thread continues down to the tension assembly (5)
IMPORTANT: The thread must be flossed up between the two tension discs. If the thread is not firmly in place between the two tension discs, the thread will lay on top of the tension discs (no tension) and thread looping on the bottom of the quilt can occur. -
After the thread is in place, be sure that the thread catches on the take-up spring. Then guide the thread under the tension thread guide (6) and under the stirrup thread guide (7).
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Bring the thread up and through the hole of the take-up lever (8) from back to front, and then through the pigtail thread guide (9), and thread through the needle bar thread guide hole (10).
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Make sure the thread follows the groove down the front of the needle (11) and insert the thread through the eye of the needle from front to back. While pulling thread through the eye of the needle be careful that the thread does not twist around the needle.
Customize Handlebar Buttons
*Left/Right Swap should be determined before applying button membranes during setup.
HQ Infinity Screen Buttons
Stitching Modes
Green = selected
| Manual Stitching Mode: Touch the Manual button and then specify the
stitches per minute (SPM) by pressing the (+) or (-) button or selecting one
of the three SPM presets. The faster you move the machine, the longer the
stitches become.
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| Regulated Stitching Mode: Touch the Regulated button and then select either
Cruise or Precision stitch regulation. A consistent stitch length (stitches
per inch) will be maintained regardless of how fast the machine is moved,
unless moved too fast for the machine to keep up.
| Cruise Stitch Regulation: Touch the Cruise button and specify the stitches
per inch (SPI)
and stitches per minute (SPM) cruise settings. Machine starts to stitch
immediately, at the chosen SPM cruise speed, when the Start/Stop button on the
handlebars is pressed. When you begin to move the machine, a consistent stitch
length will be maintained (SPI). Press Start/Stop again to stop stitching.
| Precision Stitch Regulation: In this mode, the machine stitches only when
the machine is
moved. Touch the Precision button and specify the stitches per inch (SPI).
Press the Start/Stop button on the handlebars and move the machine to start
quilting. When you stop moving the machine, the needle will pause in mid-
stroke. Move the machine to resume stitching.
CAUTION: While in Precision mode, stitching can happen accidentally if the machine is bumped. To prevent inadvertent stitches, press theStart/Stop button on the handlebars when not actively quilting. The needle will return to the currently selected Up/Down position.
Toolbar Buttons
Main Screen Buttons
| Tie-off: Perform a tie-off at the start or finish of a line of stitching by
touching the button and gently moving the machine to perform the preset number
of stitches. Number can be changed in the settings menu.
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| Needle-stop: Touch to toggle between having the needle stop in the up or
down position when you stop stitching. It does not affect the needle at the
time you touch the button. Your choice displays in green.
| Easy-Set Tension® : The number on the button indicates the current tension,
which is set by manually turning the tension knob.
| Reset-bobbin: If you are using the low-bobbin alarm, press this button after
a bobbin change to reset the reading to indicate that you have inserted a full
bobbin. The number that appears on the button shows an estimate of how much
thread remains on the bobbin. The closer to zero, the less thread remains on
the bobbin.
| NOTE: Number does not indicate yards. See To add new bobbin
configuration and record
bobbin capacity in the Toolbar Options section
| On-screen hand wheel: Rotate the back hand wheel and cycle the needle and
hopping foot from the screen by dragging your finger down the icon in the
direction of the arrows.
| CAUTION: Do not drag in the opposite direction.
Machine Tools
These buttons are available after selecting the Machine Tools button.
Machine Settings
These buttons are available after selecting the Machine Settings button.
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