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- Page 1 QUICK START GUIDE: CHT2 MULTI-HEAD RICOMA INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION 3450 NW 114th Ave., Miami, FL 33178 Telephone: (305) 418-4421 | Toll Free: 1-888-292-6282 Fax: (305) 418-5036 | Email: service@ricoma.us Copyright 2018 Ricoma International Corporation www.ricoma.us All rights reserved...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
How to remove the flat frame bracket How to insert the hoop into the machine How to remove the hoop from the machine EMBROIDERING WITH THE EXTENDED TABLE How to install the extended table Attaching the sash frame Ricoma Quick Start Guide... - Page 3 Replacing a needle Bobbin running out Emergency stop error No needle error/color change error Motor fault error/Main axis error Hook timing TENSION Tension Adjusting the top thread tension: Spring lever Adjusting the top thread tension: Tension knobs Ricoma Quick Start Guide...
- Page 4 The difference between sharp point and ball point needles The relationship between needles and threads THREAD The bobbin Types of bobbin sides Bobbin fiber choices Top thread fiber choices STABILIZER Common stabilizer weights Cut-away Tear-away Specialty backing Topping Poly mesh backing Fusible backing Foam Ricoma Quick Start Guide...
- Page 5 EMBROIDERY TECHNIQUES Backing and needle recommendations Hooping placement recommendations Specialty hoops Cap selection Cap digitizing Cap sewing tips Ricoma Quick Start Guide...
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Page 6: Getting Started: Machine Overview
If the bubble is in the center of the lines, then you have correctly completed this step. See Figure 2. Figure 2 Ricoma Quick Start Guide... -
Page 7: Turning On The Machine - Power Cord Connection
Turning on the machine – Power cord connection The CHT2 runs on 220 volts. If you are in a country with a 220- volt output, you can plug the machine directly into an outlet to power it on. If you’re in the U.S. or a country with a 110-volt electrical output,... -
Page 8: Machine Head Indicator Lights
If you don’t flip the switch up, the machine will fast forward through the design and will not stitch until the point where the thread break occurred. Keep in mind: Rewinding the design on one head will rewind the design on all heads. Ricoma Quick Start Guide... -
Page 9: Adjusting The Position Of The Panel
Allen screws on the right and left. Next, adjust the panel assembly until it’s facing the desired position. Last, tighten the screws using the 5 mm Allen key. Ricoma Quick Start Guide... -
Page 10: Emergency Stop Button
Once you have completed all needles, it’s time to thread the needle. Pass the thread through the eye of the needle starting from the front to the back. Once you made Figure 14 Ricoma Quick Start Guide... -
Page 11: Preparing Your Machine For Threading
The spool pins are the 15 pins secured with grey foam and a clear plastic reel behind each of the machine heads. Before positioning the spools, see Figure 17 to view which thread spool pin corresponds with each needle. Figure 17 Ricoma Quick Start Guide... -
Page 12: Threading The Machine From Start To Finish
Once the thread has been fed through the tube, unhook the thread. See Figure 21. 4. Reattach the thread tube to each end. Figure 21 Ricoma Quick Start Guide... - Page 13 Then pass the thread back down until it runs through the ceramic eyelet. See point J in Figure 23. Continue running the thread down the same path until it passes through the following ceramic eyelet. See point K in Figure 24 Ricoma Quick Start Guide...
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Page 14: Installing The Needle
When changing a needle, make sure the scarf of the needle is facing away from you and toward the machine. When inserting the needle make sure it is completely straight and not slanted. If the needle is Ricoma Quick Start Guide... -
Page 15: Installing The Bobbin
INSTALLING THE BOBBIN The anatomy of the bobbin case Before threading the bobbin and inserting the bobbin into the machine, be familiar with the parts of the bobbin case that will be referenced. Figure 27 Ricoma Quick Start Guide... -
Page 16: Inserting The Bobbin
6. To ensure the bobbin is placed correctly, turn the bobbin case to the other side, and pull on the thread. The bobbin thread should still be running clockwise in this direction, and you should see the letters rotating clockwise. See Figure 31. Figure 30 Figure 31 Ricoma Quick Start Guide... -
Page 17: Hoops And Brackets
The cap ring is the hoop for your caps. See Figure 36. This ring can be adjusted depending on the thickness of the cap’s fabric. Figure 35 - Cap Station Ricoma Quick Start Guide... -
Page 18: How To Remove The Cap Driver
The cap driver is equipped with four small wheels that slide onto the rail underneath the sewing arm of the machine. Position the cap driver in line with the railing, making sure all the wheels are aligned. See Figure 37. Figure 37 Ricoma Quick Start Guide... -
Page 19: Flat Hoops And Brackets
Flat hoops and brackets Your Ricoma CHT2 Series embroidery machine includes a set of 10 hoops per head. There are five different sizes ranging from A to E. Hoop A is the smallest hoop and hoop E is the largest hoop. You will receive 8-24 of each hoop depending on the amount of heads your machine comes with. -
Page 20: How To Attach The Flat Frame Bracket
(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. Ricoma Quick Start Guide... -
Page 21: How To Remove The Hoop From The Machine
5 Figure 43 mm Allen wrench counterclockwise. See Figure 43. 2. After lifting the pegs, remove the black knobs to position the pegs to your liking. Ricoma Quick Start Guide... - Page 22 10. Repeat steps 7 & 8 for all remaining tables. Figure 47 11. Secure all screws tightly to keep the table stable during the embroidery process. Figure 48 Ricoma Quick Start Guide...
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Page 23: Attaching The Sash Frame
Mark another point about 4 to 5 inches from the center of the shirt. Place the center of the design at the intersection of the points. Figure 51 Ricoma Quick Start Guide... -
Page 24: Hooping A Polo Or Golf Shirt
Make sure the fabric is smooth and tight, but not stretched. Try to lift the fabric from the stabilizer. Figure 53 - incorrect If it’s difficult to lift, your fabric should be hooped Ricoma Quick Start Guide... -
Page 25: Hooping A Hoodie Or Jacket
If it’s difficult to lift, your fabric should be hooped correctly. 5. Once hooped, the stabilizer should cover all areas of the hoop. If it does not, re-hoop the garment. See Figure 56. Figure 56 Ricoma Quick Start Guide... -
Page 26: Hooping The Front Or Sides Of A Cap
Clip the fabric to the metal bars inside the cap ring to keep the cap tight. Make sure the handle of the clips face the center of the cap and toward each other. See Figure 61. Figure 61 Ricoma Quick Start Guide... -
Page 27: Hooping The Back Of A Cap Using A Round Hoop
This key is used to fast-forward or rewind through your embroidery designs. PARAMETERS Used to adjust the machine parameters. We do not recommend changing any settings without the help of a certified Ricoma technician. DESIGN This key is used to select, display, delete, copy, divide, combine, edit and group designs in the machine’s memory. - Page 28 Used to trace your design to avoid hitting the hoops and make sure the design is centered. RETURN TO ORIGIN This is used to restart the design and return to the design origin back to its original placement when you need to embroider another one of the same design. Ricoma Quick Start Guide...
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Page 29: Full Embroidery Process From Start To Finish
5. Select the color sequence of your design under the Color Sequence Settings menu. See page 37. 6. Position your design using the directional arrows on the panel. Trace your design to confirm it’s in the correct place. See page 39. 8. Set your desired speed. 9. Press start! Ricoma Quick Start Guide... -
Page 30: How To Change Your Embroidery Status
HOW TO UPLOAD A DESIGN Your Ricoma embroidery machine reads DST files, the most common of all embroidery file types. If your embroidery file is in another file type, you will need to change the file type by using the software that comes with your machine. - Page 31 With embroidery mode unlocked, select the Design key to enter the USB/embroidery machine’s memory interface. 2. Select the embroidery machine’s memory, making sure the embroidery machine icon is highlighted blue. 3. Select the design you wish to export from the list of designs in the machine’s memory. Ricoma Quick Start Guide...
- Page 32 The value will depend on your design and how much space you want between the design. We recommend starting at 50 and increasing in increments of 10 until you find the perfect spacing for your designs. Ricoma Quick Start Guide...
- Page 33 See Figure 72. 5. The second option in the on-board lettering interface reads “Arrangement.” Select this option and choose from the list to arrange your letters horizontally or vertically. See Figure 73. Figure 73 Ricoma Quick Start Guide...
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Page 34: Design Settings Menu
Hoop G will be used for embroidery on your sash frame. The cap option will be used for cap embroidery, and the “Other” option will be to be used for hoops that are not preset on your machine, such as the 8-in-1 hoop, or any other specialty hoop size. Ricoma Quick Start Guide... - Page 35 ‘F’ and one slanted ‘F’ to add a specific angle to your design. See Figure 79. Once you select this option, a numbered keypad will appear. Select the desired degrees in which you would like to position your design, and press “ENTER.” Figure 79 Ricoma Quick Start Guide...
- Page 36 Figure 82 designs. These values will be represented in millimeters (“mm”). Once you’ve input the measurement, press “Enter,” and then “OK.” See Figure 83. 5. Your repeated designs will now appear on the screen. Figure 83 Ricoma Quick Start Guide...
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Page 37: Color Sequence Settings
The “repeat” function is used if you want to use the same color throughout the entire design. Instead of inputting the same color in each color stop box, you can just input the first needle and select “repeat.” The machine will then repeat the same color for all color stops. Ricoma Quick Start Guide... - Page 38 Follow these steps to offset the frame before a certain color stop begins to stitch. 1. Open the color sequence settings menu. 2. Select the “Frame Out” key. 3. Select the needle bar which you would like for the frame to offset. See Figure 87. Figure 87 Ricoma Quick Start Guide...
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Page 39: Design Tracing
The top number is the speed you have selected to run your machine at, and the bottom number is the actual speed the machine is running at. The third number that reads “EST” is the estimated embroidery time. See Figure 88. Figure 88 Ricoma Quick Start Guide... -
Page 40: Emb Mode Menu
To rewind or forward through a specific amount of stitches, input the value you wish to forward or rewind, using the arrow keys. Then, click on forward stitches to forward and backward stitches to rewind. See Figure 92. Ricoma Quick Start Guide... -
Page 41: Start-Up Menu/Color Change Mode
100 degrees. Figure 96 To move your machine head from one needle to another manually, select this key and choose the needle you wish to move your machine to. See Figure 96. Ricoma Quick Start Guide... -
Page 42: Trimming
2. Remove the bobbin case and clean the hook assembly area with a soft brush, air compressor with a moisture filter or approved canned compressed gas product, such as Dust Off. See Figure 98. Figure 97 Figure 98 Ricoma Quick Start Guide... - Page 43 Apply white lithium grease to the bearings (metal rollers) on the back of the head. Move the machine’s head from needle #1 to needle #15 to be able to see and apply the grease on all the metal rollers. See Figure 103. Figure 103 Ricoma Quick Start Guide...
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Page 44: Care Of The Bobbin Case/Rotary Hook Area
Once a day, remove the bobbin case and clean the hook assembly area with a soft brush, air compressor with a moisture filter or approved canned compressed gas product, such as Dust Off. See Figure 108. Figure 108 Ricoma Quick Start Guide... -
Page 45: Common Errors
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. Ricoma Quick Start Guide... -
Page 46: Replacing A Needle
If it’s still attached to the fabric, it means the bobbin ran out of thread or there is an issue with the bobbin thread. To correct this, remove the bobbin from the bobbin case. Replace it with a new bobbin, and then place the bobbin case back inside the rotary hook. Ricoma Quick Start Guide... -
Page 47: Emergency Stop Error
This error can be caused if a needle hits the hoop, if you get a bird’s nest, Figure 116 and other reasons. If you get this error, clear the message by pressing To correct this error, you can use the 100 degree key on your panel, which automates the process of Ricoma Quick Start Guide... -
Page 48: Hook Timing
You can set your rotary hook timing by rotating the main shaft of your machine to a specific degree and then adjusting the rotary hook at that particular degree. This is known as the “timing degree.” The CHT2’s timing degree is 201 degrees. -
Page 49: Tension
Note: If your timing is off, contact a certified Ricoma technician to walk you through the process. Figure 118 TENSION Tension Proper thread tension is necessary for quality embroidery. Improper thread tension will cause a number of embroidery issues. For instance, tension that is too loose will cause threads to loop; and tension that is too tight may cause frequent thread breaks. -
Page 50: Adjusting The Top Thread Tension: Spring Lever
For instance, polyester threads require nearly twice the amount of tension as rayon. • Rayon thread tension should be from 100 to 120 grams. • Polyester thread tension should be from 120 to 150 grams. Ricoma Quick Start Guide... -
Page 51: Adjusting The Bobbin Tension
See Figure 123. Figure 122 When too little bobbin is showing on the back of your design, your bobbin is too tight. To resolve this, you will need to loosen the bobbin case by rotating the large Ricoma Quick Start Guide... -
Page 52: Other Factors That Affect Tension
• The speed of the machine may also affect tension. The slower the speed of the machine, the better quality designs it will stitch. • Excess dust and lint along the thread path may also affect the thread tension. Ricoma Quick Start Guide... -
Page 53: Thread Breaks
4. Oiling your machine is essential to keep your machine running smoothly. Keeping your rotary hook area clean with a hook cleaner is also vital, especially if you are using adhesive stabilizer or spray that leaves behind a residue that causes your thread to shred. Refer to the maintenance Ricoma Quick Start Guide... -
Page 54: Thread Break Troubleshooting
Always do a sew-out on two pieces of backing or on a piece of the same material as the garment. This will help you see if the correct backing, topping and hooping methods have been applied. This will also help you verify if the tension of the thread and bobbin are correct. Ricoma Quick Start Guide... -
Page 55: Anatomy Of The Needle
There are several factors that determine the lifetime of a needle. This includes but is not limited to: • The material the needle is made of • The style of the needle • The material you are sewing on • How often you use the needle Ricoma Quick Start Guide... -
Page 56: How Do I Know When To Change A Needle
Asian numbering system, also formerly used by Singer. In this system, a smaller number indicates a smaller blade diameter. SIZE 75/11 Good overall needle. It is used to sew everyday items like golf shirts, sweatshirts, dress shirts, light jackets, light canvas, aprons, holiday stockings and more. Ricoma Quick Start Guide... -
Page 57: Needle Finishes
The types of needlepoints used for commercial embroidery include: Acute round point – designation SPI • Has a slender sharp point Figure 125 • Used on fabric with high thread counts, microfibers and certain synthetics Ricoma Quick Start Guide... -
Page 58: The Difference Between Sharp Point And Ball Point Needles
For instance, a small 65/9 or 60/8 needle will need a lighter weight thread such as a size 60 thread, which is thinner and can easily pass through the needle’s eye. The chart below displays which size needle corresponds with which size thread. Ricoma Quick Start Guide... -
Page 59: Thread
On average, bobbin thread usually last for about 35,000 to 42,000 stitches depending on the stitch length of your design. Your Ricoma machine requires a size L bobbin. Polyester bobbin thread is preferred over cotton bobbin thread, as it tends to leave less lint. -
Page 60: Types Of Bobbin Sides
It is known its consistency and high quality. It also allows 127 yards to be held on a standard size “L” bobbin. For this reason, American embroiderers use this bobbin fiber more than any other. Fewer bobbin changes or breaks maintain efficiency because it allows for less machine downtime. Ricoma Quick Start Guide... -
Page 61: Top Thread Fiber Choices
Rayon threads tend to break more frequently because of the bleaching and dying processes. White is heavily bleached to reach its brilliant white color, and black is weakened by the amount of pigment it must absorb to obtain its rich black color. Ricoma Quick Start Guide... - Page 62 • Checking if there are too many short stitch lengths, or small turning stitches TIP: Buy the best metallic brand on the largest spool you can afford. The larger diameter of the spool produces fewer kinks as it unwinds. Ricoma Quick Start Guide...
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Page 63: Stabilizer
Figure 129 There are several categories of backing used in embroidery. Each has its own use and is suitable for different types of garments. Ricoma Quick Start Guide... -
Page 64: Cut-Away
No-show backing may be removed with water or heat. Topping Aqua-top topping is a water-soluble plastic film used on the top of an embroidery design to prevent stitches from sinking into textured fabrics. It is used for temporary support on delicate, mesh-like and Ricoma Quick Start Guide... -
Page 65: Poly Mesh Backing
Some stray pieces of foam that remain can be removed by applying a hot hair dryer over the area. EMBRIODERY TECHNIQUES Backing and needle recommendations CANVAS • Light to medium tear-away backing • 75/11 sharp or normal round-point needle • Sharp needles are better for longer runs Ricoma Quick Start Guide... - Page 66 • 70/10 or 80/12 sharp on soft, supple garment leathers LINGERIE OR SILK • Use a water-soluble tear-away backing • 70/10 or 80/12 light ballpoint needle depending on thread LYCRA OR SPANDEX • Use a medium cut-away or water-soluble tear-away • 70/10 medium ballpoint needle Ricoma Quick Start Guide...
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Page 67: Hooping Placement Recommendations
• Use a medium weight, water-soluble tear-away and topping • 75/11 or 80/12 light ballpoint needles Hooping placement recommendations BEACH TOWELS • Designs should be centered 5 inches above the hem • Monogram size should be 4 to 5 inches Ricoma Quick Start Guide... - Page 68 • Design should be 7 to 10 inches from the shoulder seam and 3 to 5 inches from the center ROBES – WOMEN’S • Design should be 4 to 6 inches from the shoulder seam and 3 to 5 inches from the center Ricoma Quick Start Guide...
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Page 69: Specialty Hoops
Its many patented features make hooping simple, quick and more consistent. Plus, it’s custom-made for your hoops, so there is no hardware to adjust. Figure 132 Ricoma Quick Start Guide... -
Page 70: Cap Selection
• You may need to tighten the tension on the bobbin case. Sewing in the round makes bobbin want to pull up to the top side of the work. It helps to use a spun polyester bobbin on caps Ricoma Quick Start Guide... - Page 71 • When embroidering caps, change needles often. The tough backing on caps dulls needles quickly. Replace the needle about once every for every eight hours of continuous use or when you get three consecutive thread breaks. Titanium needles last longer on caps. Ricoma Quick Start Guide...
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