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After hooping the fabric in the embroidery frame, attach
the frame to the machine. Embroidery Frame Holders A
and B are included accessories with this machine.
Install Embroidery Frame Holder A when an included
embroidery frame is to be used. (For details on the
Embroidery Frame Holders, refer to page 55.)
Attaching the embroidery frame
Adjust the width of the Embroidery Frame Holder to the size
of the embroidery frame, and then attach the embroidery
frame to the machine. As an example, the procedure for
attaching the medium embroidery frame is described below.
1
Left arm of Embroidery Frame Holder
Move the arm of the Embroidery Frame Holder to the left
or right to adjust it to the size of the embroidery frame.
2
Clip on Embroidery Frame Holder
Insert the embroidery frame into the clips on the
Embroidery Frame Holder.
3
Positioning pin
4
Holes
5
Positioning slots
a
Loosen the two left thumb screws on the Embroidery
Frame Holder.
If the screw is too tight, please use the included 3-way
screwdriver. (page 19)
1
Left arm
2
Thumb screws
The left arm of the Embroidery Frame Holder can be
moved.
• Only loosen the thumb screws a maximum of 2 turns
counterclockwise. Do not remove the screw.
b
Move the left arm to align the screw on the right side
with the mark for the embroidery frame to be installed,
and then tighten the thumb screws.
For this example, align with mark
4
.
1
Mark for extra-large embroidery frame
300 mm (W) × 200 mm (H)
(approx. 11-3/4 inches (W) × 7-7/8 inches (H))
2
Mark for large embroidery frame (optional)
180 mm (W) × 130 mm (H)
(approx. 7-1/8 inches (W) × 5-1/8 inches (H))
3
Mark for medium embroidery frame
100 mm (W) × 100 mm (H)
(approx. 4 inches (W) × 4 inches (H))
4
Mark for small embroidery frame (optional)
60 mm (W) × 40 mm (H)
(approx. 2-3/8 inches (W) × 1-1/2 inches (H))
5
Align the screw with the mark.
ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY
FRAME TO THE MACHINE
CAUTION
• If the embroidery frame is not correctly
attached, it may hit the presser foot and
damage the machine or cause injury to the
user.
• When attaching the embroidery frame, make
sure that the “Start/Stop” button is lit in red. If
the “Start/Stop” button is flashing in green,
the machine may start embroidering. If the
machine accidentally starts operating, injuries
may result.
IMPORTANT
• When attaching the embroidery frame, make
sure that the embroidery frame does not hit
any other part of the machine.
Note
• Please firmly tighten the two thumb screws with
included 3-way screwdriver. If the thumb screws
are not tightened, any of the following problems
may occur.
- The machine will detect the embroidery frame
size incorrectly.
- The starting position for the embroidery frame is
misaligned.
- The embroidery pattern is misaligned.
