Ricoma Quick Start Guide
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Figure 109
Figure 110
1. Once a week, remove the needle plate located on top of
the sewing arm. Once removed, clean around the trimmer
knives with a soft brush, air compressor with a moisture
filter or approved canned compressed gas product, such
as Dust Off. See Figure 109.
2. Once a week, clean the lint from the slit on the bobbin case
with the corner of a business card, or remove it with the
bobbin thread itself like dental floss. Resist the temptation
to blow the lint off the case. This deposits damaging saliva
on your bobbin case. See Figure 110.
COMMON ERRORS
Resolving a thread break
If a thread break occurs, the machine will stop automatically and you will receive a thread break alert
on the embroidery status icon.
The thread will almost always break at the lower portion of the machine head. To correct this issue,
thread the machine from where the thread break occurred all the way though the needle and down the
presser foot. Then, rest the thread on the holding spring, leaving around 1 inch of thread hanging. If
too much thread is left on the spring, it will not be pulled to the underside of the embroidery. If too little
thread is left, the thread will not catch the bobbin.
After rethreading the machine, rewind your design. This step is essential because when a thread
break occurs, the machine continues to advance forward momentarily. Therefore, the design should
be backed up to ensure there is no gap or missed stitches on your design. To rewind, press the stop
button, and let the machine back up approximately 10 to 12 stitches. Then, press the stop button again
to command the machine to stop backing up further. Last, press the start button to resume sewing
your design.
ONCE A WEEK:
