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23. Attaching & Adjusting Hoop Arms
Depending on the hoop you plan on using, the hoop support arms on the machine will need to be in the
inner position, outer position, or removed completely if using a clamp or the wide-angle driver.
This section will walk you through attaching and removing the support arms properly as well as adjusting the
spring clips.
Attaching the Hoop Support Arms
Determine which support arm position the chosen hoop requires. Most of the smaller hoops
require the inner position. Most of the larger hoops require the outer position.
1. Align the hoop arms to either the inner holes or the outer holes on the x-carriage. There will be two
holes for each support arm.
2. Make sure the clips on the ends where the tubular frame will attach are facing up. The sides of the
hoop arms should face outward. This will ensure the brackets are attached to the correct side of the
carriage. Also, make sure both clips are attached securely to the arms.
3. Insert two thumbscrews for each arm. Install them to nearly finger-tight.
4. Install a hoop by sliding the side brackets of the hoop underneath the spring clips on the support
arms. Slide the hoop towards the rear of the machine until it snaps into place and the brackets are
fully seated beneath the spring clips. Make sure that the slotted bracket is to the right as you are
facing the machine. The support arms will still move a little.
5. Using the installed hoop as a guide, square up the support arms.
6. Tighten the thumb screws to finger-tight.
7. Using a 6mm hex wrench, tighten the screws a quarter to half turn more. Do not overtighten as the
screws are designed to snap before damage to the x-carriage can occur.
If the hoop brackets shift forward and back, the spring clip may need to be adjusted. See the
information below.
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