Brother 888-L90, Operation Manual

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Preparing the Fabric
B-30
Hooping the fabric in the embroidery frame
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Types of embroidery frames
The types and numbers of supplied embroidery frames
will differ depending on the machine model.
Large
Embroidery field 18 cm × 13 cm (7 inches × 5 inches)
Use when embroidering patterns between 10 cm × 10 cm
(4 inches × 4 inches) and 18 cm × 13 cm (7 inches × 5
inches).
Medium (sold separately with some models)
Embroidery field 10 cm × 10 cm (4 inches × 4 inches)
Use when embroidering patterns under 10 cm × 10 cm
(4 inches × 4 inches).
Small (sold separately with some models)
Embroidering field 2 cm × 6 cm (1 inch × 2 - 1/2 inches)
Use when embroidering small sized patterns, such as
name tags.
Extra large (multi-position) (sold separately with some
models)
By attaching the extra large (multi-position) embroidery
frame using any of the three positions (
1
,
2
and
3
)
shown in the illustration, patterns with a maximum size of
13 cm (5 inches) × 30 cm (12 inches) can be embroidered
if divided into sections to be used in the available
positions of the hoop with each section the maximum of
18 cm (7 inches) × 13 cm (5 inches) in any section.
Machine’s embroidery field is 18 cm × 13 cm (7 inches ×
5 inches).
Use when embroidering connected or combined
characters or patterns or large patterns.
1
Top installation position
2
Middle installation position
3
Bottom installation position
4
Embroidery field (when installed at position
1
)
5
Embroidery field (when installed at position
2
)
6
Embroidery field (when installed at position
3
)
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Using the appropriate frame for the pattern
size
Select a frame that is slightly larger than the pattern size.
Available frame options are displayed on the screen.
: Shows whether or not the large/extra large (multi-
position) frame can be used.
: Shows whether or not the medium frame can be
used.
: Shows whether or not the small frame can be used.
1
White: Can be used
2
Gray: Cannot be used
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Inserting the Fabric
a
Loosen the embroidery frame adjustment screw and
remove the inner and outer frames, placing the outer
frame on a flat surface.
Separate the inner and outer frame by removing inner
frame upward.
1
Inner frame
2
Outer frame
3
Adjustment screw
a
b
c
d
e
f
CAUTION
• If you use a frame that is too small, the presser
foot may strike the frame during sewing and
cause injury or may damage your machine.
Note
• If the fabric is not securely held in the embroidery
frame, the embroidery design will sew out poorly.
Insert the fabric on a level surface, and gently
stretch the fabric taut in the frame. Follow the
steps below to insert the fabric correctly.
1 2
a
b
c