Correctly Using The Embroidery Frames - Brother PR1055X Operation Manual

a Loosen the two left thumb screws on the embroidery
frame holder.
If the screw is too tight, please use the included 3 way
screwdriver.
1 Left arm
2 Thumb screws
 The left arm of the embroidery frame holder can be
moved.
• Only loosen the thumb screws a maximum of 2 turns
counterclockwise. Do not remove the screw.
b Move the left arm to align the screw on the right side
with the mark for the embroidery frame to be installed,
and then tighten the thumb screws.
For this example, align the small thumb screw with
mark 5.
1 Mark for extra-large embroidery frame
360 mm (W) × 200 mm (H)
(14 inches (W) × 7-7/8 inches (H))
2 Mark for extra-large embroidery frame
300 mm (W) × 200 mm (H)
(11-3/4 inches (W) × 7-7/8 inches (H)) (optional)
3 Mark for large embroidery frame
180 mm (W) × 130 mm (H)
(7-7/8 inches (W) × 5-1/8 inches (H))
4 Mark for medium embroidery frame
100 mm (W) × 100 mm (H)
(4 inches (W) × 4 inches (H))
5 Mark for small embroidery frame
60 mm (W) × 40 mm (H)
(2-3/8 inches (W) × 1-1/2 inches (H))
Note
• Please firmly tighten the two thumb screws with
included 3 way screwdriver. If the thumb screws
are not tightened, any of the following problems
may occur.
- The machine will detect the embroidery frame
size incorrectly.
- The starting position for the embroidery frame is
misaligned.
- The embroidery pattern is misaligned.
 The embroidery frame holder is ready for the
embroidery frame to be attached.
Hold the embroidery frame level, and then
c
simultaneously align both the left and right mounts
with the embroidery frame holder clips.
• The inner frame should be on top.
d Insert the embroidery frame until it snaps into place.
1 Make sure that the pins on the left and right arms of the
embroidery frame holder fit into the positioning slot and
hole on the embroidery frame.

Correctly using the embroidery frames

Various types of embroidery frames can be used with this
machine to suit your project.
In addition to the included embroidery frames, there are many
frames that can be used with this machine. (Refer to "Optional
accessories" on page 14.)
CAUTION
• Only use embroidery frames of the sizes
indicated in the screen, otherwise the
embroidery frame may hit the presser foot,
which may result in injuries.
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