Ricoma Quick Start Guide
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How to attach the flat frame bracket
How to remove the flat frame bracket
How to insert the hoop into the machine
In order to run flats on your machine, you will first need to connect the flat frame bracket onto the
pantograph rail. This bracket will support your hoops when embroidering on flat garments such as
polo shirts.
1. Locate the flat frame bracket that comes with your machine.
When attaching the bracket to the pantograph rail, make the
curved side of each bracket arm is facing the inside and the flat
side is facing the outside. See Figure 39.
2. Slide the bracket onto the pantograph rail, lining up the
slots on the ends of the bracket with the hex screws and the
slots on the inside of the bracket with the support pins. See
Figure 40.
3. Secure the bracket to the pantograph rail of the machine
using the 4 mm Allen wrench.
Note:
The brackets are composed of two metal plates with a slot
in between them. When you attach the brackets to the machine,
make sure the pantograph rail is positioned in between the two
metal plates and the screws are lined up with the slots.
Figure 39
Figure 40
You will need to remove the flat frame bracket when using the extended table or when embroidering
on caps. To remove the flat bracket, loosen the arms by rotating the screws counterclockwise with
the 4 mm Allen wrench. Then, pull the arms straight out toward the front of the machine.
Note:
Make sure the brackets are positioned underneath the washers. When you loosen the screws, the
washers will automatically raise, so you can easily slide the bracket underneath the washer.
The metal arms of the hoops are designed to slip under the clips on the hoop brackets. To correctly
insert the hoop onto the brackets, make sure the open-ended slot (the U-shaped notch) is facing the
machine. You should see the U shape on the top edge of the hoop, and it should always be on the
right side. See Figure 41.
