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Brother PR-620 Attaching the Embroidery Frame to the Machine, Attaching the embroidery frame

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EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL ——————————————————————————————————————————————

8. Attaching the Embroidery Frame to the Machine

After hooping the fabric in the embroidery frame, attach the frame to the embroidery 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 embroidery machine may start sewing. If the embroidery machine accidentally starts operating, injuries may result.

●When attaching the embroidery frame, make sure that the embroidery frame does not hit any other part of the embroidery machine.

Note

●Before attaching the embroidery frame, check that there is enough thread in the bobbin.

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 small embroidery frame is described below.

Embroidery frame

Holes

Positioning slots

Positioning Pin

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.

Clip on embroidery frame holder.

Insert the embroidery frame into the clips on the embroidery frame holder.

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Brother PR-620 operation manual Attaching the Embroidery Frame to the Machine, Attaching the embroidery frame

Contents

PR-620 Important Safety Instructions For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only Page Thank YOU for Choosing OUR Machine License Agreement Label locations Concerning USB media PrecautionsConcerning optional embroidery cards Viii Machine Structure and FeaturesSix-needle machine embroidering Differences with single-needle machines Machine Structure and FeaturesWide selection of built-in thread color information Other featuresSafety mechanism Easy-to-read and easy-to-use LCDEmbroidery pattern editing Available featuresVarious built-in patterns Searching for information Read when additional information is requiredManual Structure Read before useContents Xiv Using the Settings Key Temporary Needle Bar Setting Reserved Needle Bar SettingsEmbroidery Data Precautions Editing the Embroidery Pattern Embroidering Settings ScreenXvi Front view Right-side/rear view Operation panel AccessoriesSetup location Front view Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsNames of Machine Parts and Their Functions USB Type a host port connectorRight-side/rear view Operation panelAccessories Included AccessoriesEmbroidery card Optional AccessoriesOptional Accessories Following are available as optional accessoriesSetup and transporting precautions Setting Up the MachineSetting Up the Machine Setup locationFoot can be turned Setting up the machineLoosen 2 thumb screws to bring the operation panel forward Adjusting the operation panel positionPreparing the thread guide assembly Remove the two thumb screws of the embroidery frame holder Positioning the spool standAttaching the embroidery frame holder This completes the preparation of the machine Embroidering Tutorial Power supply precautions Operating PrecautionsChecking the needle Needle precautionsBobbin precautions Operating PrecautionsDisplay recommendations Upper thread recommendationsFabric recommendations Following pages Basic ProceduresBasic Procedures Embroidering settingsRemoving the bobbin case Installing the BobbinInstalling the Bobbin Installing the bobbinInstalling the bobbin case Carriage moves to its initial position Turning on the MachineBuzzer beeps once and the LCD screen comes on Turning on the Machine Understanding the screensBasic operation flow is shown below Screen overviewUpper threads.Touch the unlock key so Checking a preview image from the pattern selection screen Selecting an Embroidery PatternSelecting an Embroidery Pattern Is displayed Selecting an embroidery pattern1Touch to select the embroidery patterns category 2Touch1Press Editing the Embroidery PatternEditing the Embroidery Pattern WhenSpecifying Embroidering Setting 1Touch Previewing the ImageChecking a preview image Previewing the ImageEmbroidery frame types Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery FrameHooping the fabric in the embroidery frame Select an embroidery frame4Press the inner frame into the outer frame Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame2Loosen the screw on the outer frame Attaching the embroidery frame Attaching the Embroidery Frame to the MachineInner frame should be on top Incorrect frame positioning Attaching the Embroidery Frame to the MachineLoosen the two thumb screws on the embroidery frame holder For this example, align with markEmbroidering screen appears Checking the Embroidery AreaContinuing to the embroidering screen Embroidery frame stops moving, and the next screen appearsThread colors in this screen Upper ThreadingChecking the needle bars and thread colors Upper ThreadingScreen indicating that the spools be changed is closed Touch#50 in Japan Upper threadingAs indicated Make sure that the spool stand is opened in the shape of a Make sure that the thread is securely caught 4 3 2Middle thread guide Thread guide pin Press the automatic needle-threading button Threading the needleSelected needle bar moves to the embroidery position Moving the needle bar to be threaded to the sewing positionUsing the spool net Touch to unlock the embroidery machine Sewing the EmbroideryStarting embroidering Locking mechanismContinuing embroidering Sewing the EmbroideryFollowing screen appears 2Press the thread trimming button Temporarily pausing Press the start/stop buttonSet the main power switch to Stopping embroideringCorrect thread tension Checking the Thread TensionChecking the Thread Tension Removing the fabric Removing the Embroidery Frame and FabricRemoving the embroidery frame Turning OFF the Machine 2Unplug the power supply cord from the electrical outletGrasp the plug when unplugging the power supply cord Turning OFF the MachineTurned off either before or after embroidering Turned on Screen Quick Reference Guide Screen Quick Reference GuideKey displays Common screen controlsUnderstanding the pattern type selection screen Understanding the pattern list screen Understanding the pattern editing screen Sewing position is moved to the center Selects the pattern that is being edited whenHave been combined Edited in the direction of the arrow If Is touchedRepeat sewing is selected Understanding the embroidering settings screenSewing is selected Shows the horizontal distance between patterns whenColor key Moves the sewing position of the whole pattern Functions Rotates the entire embroidery pattern when itConsists of multiple patterns that have been Combined Repeatedly sews the patternUnderstanding the embroidering screen Stitching. Use this key in the following situations Enables the needle bar settings to manually be specifiedKey Stop as the next color begins Moves the needle forward or backward throughNeedle at the embroidering position When You Have a Question, This May Help YouUSB Type a host and USB Type B function Needle numberThread tension changed suddenly When You Have a Question, This May Help YouGetting false thread breakage error Customize the embroidery colorsEmbroidering Tutorial Other Basic Procedures If the machine was turned off while embroidering To select a pattern and start a new operation 3TouchIf the operation in the pattern editing screen is finished Turn off the embroidery machine Changing the NeedleReplacing the needle Changing the NeedleOther Basic Procedures Embroidery frame types and applications Correctly Using the Embroidery FramesCorrectly Using the Embroidery Frames Attaching Iron-On Stabilizer Backing to Fabric Hooping the Fabric Hooping the FabricUsing the embroidery sheet Embroidering the corner of fabric Large/small pieces of fabricEmbroidering large pieces of fabric or heavy clothing Embroidering small pieces of fabricMoving to the correct position Embroidery Frame Position and MovementEmbroidery frames that cannot be used for embroidering Embroidery Frame Position and Movement Needle and presser foot are locked in the down position Touch Embroidering settings screenChanging the Embroidering Position Finding the sewing positionScreen shown below appears Example Original angle Adjusting the angleChanging the Embroidering Position Needle bar is unlockedAfter making the desired changes, touch 2Touch the keys to adjust the pattern to the desired angle4If necessary, touch to check the embroidering area Embroidering a Pattern Containing Seven or More Colors Embroidering a Pattern Containing Seven or More ColorsChecking if thread spool Changes are necessary3Check the position Spool change indicator1Touch in the embroidering screen Stitch navigating screen appearsChange thread spools message For details, refer to Reserved Needle Bar Settings onEasily changing the thread spools Repage-thread35.the upper thread. Refer to Touch If the upper thread breaks1Touch , and then press the thread trimming button If the bobbin thread breaks or runs outTouch To start sewing from the beginning Embroidering From the Beginning or Middle of the PatternEmbroidering From the Beginning or Middle of the Pattern 1Pressmachine.the start/stop button to stopEmbroidering begins from the specified point 4After selecting the stitch from whereResume Embroidering After Turning OFF the Machine Resume Embroidering After Turning OFF the MachineMachine can be stopped at any time Embroidering screen displayed beforeSewn Weight S is included with the optional bobbin winder Adjusting the Thread TensionAdjusting the tension of the bobbin thread Adjusting the Thread TensionUpper thread is too loose Adjusting the tension of the upper threadTurn the thread tension knobs Upper thread is too tightEmbroidering Settings 1Touch So that it changes to Automatic Lock Stitch SettingSetting turned on Setting turned off Starting/ending position settings screen appears Starting/Ending Position SettingsStarting/Ending Position Settings 4Repeat steps 2 and 3 three times Repeatedly sewing a pattern along a diagonal2Sew the first embroidery pattern Maximum Sewing Speed Setting Maximum Sewing Speed SettingSpecifying pause locations before embroidering Setting the Machine to Stop at Color ChangesStopping the machine at the next color change 3Touch so that it changes to Setting the Machine to Stop at Color ChangesMark appears to indicate where the machine will stop After specifying the desired settings, touchEmbroidering screen appears again Temporary Needle Bar SettingTemporary Needle Bar Setting Color selected in is specified Reserved Needle Bar Settings3Selectbar. the color to be assigned to the needle This cancels the manual needle bar setting Reserved Needle Bar SettingsCancelling the setting Wish to cancelEmbroidering Settings Machine’s Memory If the Embroidery Pattern Cannot Be Saved General pattern selection Embroidery patternsEmbroidery cards optional Computer USB Rotating the entire pattern Creating a repeating pattern100 Embroidery Data PrecautionsEmbroidery Data Precautions Precautions on using the computer to create dataPlease refer to page 5 for a list of compatible cards General pattern selection102 Off Selecting an Embroidery Pattern3If necessary, edit the pattern Embroidery patterns104 2Select an embroidery pattern. Touch the desired pattern Renaissance Alphabet PatternsList of renaissance alphabet patterns appears 4Touch Select an embroidery pattern Floral alphabet patterns106 4If necessary, edit the pattern Appliqué alphabet2Select the text size 3Select an embroidery pattern. Touch the desired patternList of frame patterns appears Frame patterns108 2Select a character font Alphabet patternsThere are 13 built-in character fonts Font selection screen appearsSelected characters appear in the pattern display area 110Changing the size Size of the two small fonts Cannot be changed8After entering all of the text as desired, touch Embroidery patterns stored in the machineChanging the text arrangement Touch to return to the text input screenDeleting embroidery data Embroidery cards optional112 List of patterns on the embroidery card appears 114 ConnectingComputer USB 3Select an embroidery pattern. Touch the desired pattern List of patterns is displayed116 Insert the USB media into the machine’s USB Type a host port USB media Commercially AvailableDeleting embroidery data 1182Select an embroidery pattern Editing the Embroidery Pattern Pattern Editing ScreenCombining patterns Editing the Embroidery Pattern Pattern Editing ScreenTouch or Selecting the pattern to be editedMoving a pattern 120Screen shown below appears Example Original size Flipping a pattern horizontallyFlipping a pattern vertically Changing the size of a pattern4After making the desired changes, touch 2Touch the keys to adjust the pattern to the desired sizeRotating a pattern 122Screen shown below appears Changing the text arrangement of a character124 Changing the character spacingSelects a more thread density Changing the thread densityTrimming the threads between characters Selects a less thread density3After making the desired changes, touch Specifying multi-color text126 2Touchdensity.the keys to select the desired threadChange thread color screen appears Changing the colors of the pattern128 Deleting a patternIf necessary, touch Editing the Embroidery Pattern Embroidering Settings ScreenEditing the Embroidery Pattern Embroidering Settings Screen Rotating the entire pattern3Touch , , or to Creating a repeating pattern130 2Touch , , or to2Forpagedetails127. on changing the colors, refer to 4If necessary, touch the arrow keys to adjustAfter specifying the desired repeat settings Touch 5embroidering area1Touch 2Select Editing a Combined Pattern132 Will then edit8After selecting the characters, touch 9Touch and adjust the position of the lettersEditing a Combined Pattern Touch 7Type oodExample To reduce 134BTouch to select the same font, and then type Luck To select the pattern to be editedJAfter finishing all editing, touch 136 Saving Embroidery PatternsMachine’s Memory If the Embroidery Pattern Cannot Be SavedRecalling stored patterns Saving Embroidery Patterns4To delete the data, press Saving the data takes approximately 10 seconds3Press 138Changing the display guides Basic Settings and Help Feature140 Using the Settings KeyUnderstanding the settings screen Reserved Needle Using the Settings Key142 Adjusting the brightness of the LCD1Touch or and select the desired setting Turning the buzzer on or offChanging the display guides Changing the languageChanging the units of measurements Centerpoint marker and grid are displayed as specified 144Embroidering area of the large embroidery frame Centerpoint marker and gridSample displays Changing the thread color informationCenter Cursor 1Touch and to select the desired thread color displayOriginal Thread Display expanded thread color146 Thread color number Robison-Anton TimeTouchdesired thread. or to select Custom thread table settings2Touch and to select the thread Creating a custom thread4Type in the thread color number 1483Select the thread color number type Changing the color thread table 150 1Touch and to select the settingDeleting short stitches Specifying the remaining length of threadProcedure for threading the upper thread appears Using the Machine Operations Guide KeyUsing the Machine Operations Guide Key Touch Troubleshooting MaintenanceScreen that was displayed before was touched appears After checking the procedure, touch Touch152 4Touch to display the nextExample Viewing help on the function keys Using the Help KeyUsing the Help Key 154 Additional digitizing information PrecautionsSewing appliqué patterns 156 Procedure for sewing appliquésAppliqué Sewing Sewing appliqué patterns7Finish sewing the embroidery Using a frame pattern to create appliquésAppliqué Sewing 158 Select the satin-stitched frame pattern with the same shape 3Touch 1Touch 4Touch 2Touch 1 times, and then touch 5Touch Helpful Tips for the Operation of the MachineChecking the thread tension of built-in patterns 160Helpful Tips for the Operation of the Machine Sewing a pattern aligned with a mark on the fabricWithfabric.a fabric marker, mark this point on 1623Withfabric.a fabric marker, mark this point on Colors of Tajima .dst embroidery data Color thread table164 Creating Beautiful EmbroideryThreads Backing must not be visible in the finished Product.7 Stabilizers BackingCreating Beautiful Embroidery Frame Basics Hooping Techniques166 Fabric/stabilizer compatibility chart 168 Optional AccessoriesUsing the Optional Cap Frame Using the Optional Cap FrameCap frame and its accessories 170 Types of capsCap fabric not recommended for embroidering Fabric precautionsInstalling the cap frame driver Preparing to use the cap frame172 This completes the installation of the cap frame driverDo not loosen them too far Adjusting the cap frame driverPreparing the mounting jig 174Firmly tighten the screws Attach the needle plate spacer to the needle plateCheck that there is no looseness 2Tighten the two screwsAttach the standard cap frame to the mounting jig 176For the standard type 3Placing a sheet of stabilizer Check for the following conditions 178Make sure the notch comes out Attach the advanced cap frame to the mounting jig 180BRemove the standard cap frame from the mounting jig 3Secureframe. the stabilizer with the pins on the cap 182 Remove the advanced cap frame from the mounting jig DAdjustshape. the brim so that it maintains a roundedRemoving the cap frame 184Attaching the cap frame to the embroidery machine 2Loosen the two lower thumb screws Installing the embroidery frame holder4Remove the cap frame driver Remove the needle plate spacer186 Additional digitizing informationDon’t sew more than four overlapping layers For precautions concerning the power supply, refer to Using the Optional Bobbin WinderPrecautions Optional bobbin winder and its accessories2Insert the thread guide Setting up the optional bobbin winderConnecting the AC adapter Using the Optional Bobbin Winder2Set the thread spool on the spool pin Winding the bobbin190 8Slideplace.the bobbin holder, until it clicks into Press the main power switch to start winding the bobbinARemove the bobbin 192Cleaning the hook MaintenanceCleaning the LCD Cleaning the machine surface194 Cleaning around the needle plateCleaning the bobbin case 196 Oiling the machinePut a drop of oil onto the hook Be sure to rotate the handwheel counterclockwise198 TroubleshootingOn-screen troubleshooting Dealer Presser foot TroubleshootingTroubleshooting BreaksUpper thread is catching 200Needle is touching the needle plate Upper thread Upper or middle thread guide 202Area Needle plate or in the hook Plate Clean the hook and the needle Skipped204 Thread Embroidering Short Begins Dealer BentBe read 206Fabrics. Use stabilizer on top Is incorrectBobbin thread was broken or ran out Error messagesInstalled embroidery frame is too small 208 Thread color that was specified is incorrect Patterns stored in the machines memory cannot be recalledUSB media is write-pro- tected Machine couldnt save the dataEmbroidery data may be damaged USB media error210 Embroidery data cannot be detectedTroubleshooting 212 If the LCD cannot be read Adjustments screen appears214 Specification SpecificationsEmbroidery machine specifications Specifications216 IndexLCD Index218 Index English