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100 of 1094. With the frame aligned, press the frame toward the driver until the three (3) spring loaded locking clamps snap into place. It may be he

101 of 1093. Rotate the hooped cap 90° so the bill can pass under the needle case. The hoop can now be removed from the machine. Digitizing for CapsS

102 of 1091. Measure from the bill to where the cap really starts to curve over the head of the potential wearer. This will require a little bit of j

103 of 109In embroidery, it is often a good idea to avoid sewing toward an anchor point. If the material is anchored to the backing or another element

104 of 109Sew Settings for CapsThe settings in the software will need to be adjusted for better quality on a cap. Be sure to address the following.Des

105 of 109If the needle is not at the presser foot adjustment point, the presser foot will not appear to move. Even if the needle is at the adjustment

106 of 109is similar to measuring the design height that the cap can accommodate. Once measured, divide the measurement in half. Measure up from the b

107 of 109Trace the DesignTracing the design using the hoop and trace keys simultaneously on the keypad of the machine will also give you a good idea

108 of 109MaintenanceMaintenance will need to be performed on your machine to keep it running at an optimal level. Machine maintenance procedures can

109 of 1094. Apply a thin lm of hp grease to the grooves of the slider bearing. 5. Move the driver all the way to the opposite side and repeat the

11 of 109Upper ThreadingThe proper thread path from the cone of thread to the eye of the needle is critical in the operation of the machine. Ensuring

12 of 109Thread Cones or Thread SpoolsSmaller spools of thread often perform better when seated on a coaster. These coaster help prevent the thread fr

13 of 109Quick Thread ChangeChanging a cone of thread does not require rethreading the entire thread path. If thread is already in the system, the fas

14 of 1096. Tie the end of the old thread to the end of new thread using a square knot. 7. Lift the pinch roller and carefully pull the thread from

15 of 109Upper Thread PathIf the thread comes out of the system, you may need to thread the machine without a starter thread.1. To start a new cone o

16 of 1093. Using the black tab just in front, lift the pinch roller. 4. Pull the thread from the hole and place it under the pinch roller. Bring th

17 of 1097. Pull the thread up and through the eye of the take-up lever from right to left. 8. Route the thread straight down through the back left

18 of 10911. Be sure to align the thread with the small v-notch in the thread feed cover. 12. Press the black tab to lower the pinch roller.13. If

19 of 109Quick Needle ThreaderThe needle thread is used to more easily pass the thread through the eye of the needle. To use the needle thread, follow

2 of 109ContentsMachine Connections 5Do Not Share Networks 5Connecting the Power Cables 5Connecting the Network Cable (Single Machine) 6Connecting

20 of 109Bobbin Threading and TensioningThe proper bobbin tension and installation also play an integral role in the quality and efciency of an embro

21 of 109Inserting a New Bobbin in the Bobbin Case & Checking the Tension1. Hold the bobbin case with the front facing down and the open end faci

22 of 109Inserting the Bobbin CaseCAUTION: Never attempt to remove or insert the bobbin while the machine is in operation.1. Insert the bobbin and ca

23 of 109Initial MaintenanceThe rst time the machine is powered on, it is highly recommended that an initial maintenance be performed. To step throug

24 of 109User InterfaceIn the following sections, you will become more familiar with the operat-ing software for your machine. The next sections will

25 of 109Machine StatusBoth the status bar and the machine button can indicate machine status. The various status colors and their meanings are listed

26 of 109Selecting MachinesIf multiple machines are connected and communicating with the software, you will need to select the machine that you want t

27 of 109Loading A DesignTo load a design, press the Load Design button. Note that this button will only be available if the selected machine is in a

28 of 109Conrm SelectionPress the Conrm button to conrm your selection, exit the load design screen, and load the le to the machine.Double-tapping

29 of 109SearchThe Search Bar allows you to search for a le name within the current fold-er. Typing in this bar will automatically begin to lter the

3 of 109Rotating A Design 31Move to Color 31Move to Stitch 31Color Sequence 32Setting Up the Thread Tree 33Setting the Color Sequence 35Adding M

30 of 109Resetting a DesignAfter a design has started sewing, the Load Design button will be replaced with a Reset Design button.Press this button to

31 of 109Move & RotateTo move or rotate a design in the hoop or move to a specic stitch or color, press the move button. This button will be unav

32 of 109Rotating A DesignPressing the 90° button will rotate the design 90° clockwise.Pressing the 180° button will rotate the design 180°.To rotate

33 of 109Color SequenceFrom the Main Screen, the Color button will display the needle that the machine is currently on. Pressing the Color Sequence bu

34 of 109Setting Up the Thread TreeWhen the software is rst loaded, the thread tree will displayed in grey. To assign appropriate colors to the tree,

35 of 1092. Select the thread catalog that contains the desired thread color. Scroll by pressing the up or down arrow. You can skip to an area by pre

36 of 109Setting the Color SequenceWith the thread tree appropriately colorized, setting the color sequence will be easier and far more representative

37 of 109Conrm Color SequenceXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXPress the Conrm button to conrm the color sequence, exit the Color Sequence Screen, and return to the M

38 of 109Adding Machine Commands to the SequenceMachine commands can be added to the color sequence to make designs a bit easier to sew. For example,

39 of 109PauseA Pause command can be inserted between color blocks in a color sequence. This will cause the machine to stop and wait to be restarted,

4 of 109Loading a Hoop onto the Machine 59Adjusting the Presser Foot 60Keypad Operations 62One Touch Controls 62Key Combinations 63Needle Types a

40 of 109Adding Effects to a Color BlockEffects can be added to a color block to assist in the embroidering of three dimensional foam and micro chenil

41 of 109Looping EffectAdding the Looping effect to a color block will alter the sew settings to feed extra thread and cause the stitches to loop. Whe

42 of 109Hoop SelectionFrom the Main Screen, the Hoop button will display the hoop that is cur-rently selected. Pressing the Hoop button will allow yo

43 of 109Conrm HoopXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXPress the Conrm button to conrm the hoop, exit the hoop selection screen, and return to the Main Screen.Cancel Ho

44 of 109Choosing the Appropriate Hoop SizeThe ideal hoop for an embroidery design is one that just ts. The design should fall just within the hoop l

45 of 109Material ThicknessChoosing the relative thickness of the material being sewn will help im-prove sew quality.The thickness setting is shown ju

46 of 109Adjusting Material ThicknessAdjustments to the material thickness can be made by clicking or tapping on either the plus or minus button to ei

47 of 109Increase Material Thickness When...When not enough thread is being fed into the design, you need to increase the material thickness value. If

48 of 109Machine SpeedThe machine speed is displayed on the Main Screen. This reects the maxi-mum speed that the machine will run. The machine may a

49 of 109Machine Speed SuggestionsWhile the embroidery machines have extremely fast sew speeds, these speeds may need to be changed depending on the p

5 of 109Machine ConnectionsThis section will describe how to correctly connect the power and commu-nications cables to the machine and the computer.An

50 of 109SettingsPressing the Settings button on the Main screen will bring up the Settings screen. From here machine settings may be set or sub-menus

51 of 109Advanced SettingsAdvanced Settings ButtonPressing the Advanced Settings button in the settings window will switch to the Advanced Settings sc

52 of 109HoopingHooping the fabric or garment securely is important to the quality of the embroidery. This section will walk you through the adjustmen

53 of 1099. Reach inside the garment and tighten the outer hoop by turning the adjustment screw clockwise. Tighten the hoop to nger-tight. 10. Now,

54 of 1096. Gently align the inner hoop with the outer hoop, sandwiching the backing and a single layer of the garment. The mounting brackets should

55 of 1099. Once the material has been hooped, make sure that the garment is smooth, at, and taut. If the garment is loose, you may need to remove t

56 of 109Hooping TipsRound hoops give the most even tension of all the hoop shapes.Wooden hoops will have registration marks on them. These help maint

57 of 109Attaching or Moving the Hoop Support ArmsDepending on the hoop you plan on using, the hoop support arms on the machine will need to be in the

58 of 1095. Using the installed hoop as a guide, square up the support arms. 6. Tighten the thumb screws to nger tight.7. Using a 6mm hex wrench,

59 of 109Removing the Hoop Support Arms1. Use a 6mm hex wrench to loosen each of the two thumb screws attaching each arm to the x-carriage.2. Using

6 of 1093. Make sure the machine power switch is in the OFF position. Plug the power cable into the inlet. If you are using a line conditioner, as r

60 of 109Loading a Hoop onto the Machine1. Install a hoop by sliding the side brackets of the hoop underneath the spring clips on the support arms. M

61 of 109Adjusting the Presser FootThe machine has an adjustable presser foot that can be set from 0.5mm to 3.5mm above the needle plate. The presser

62 of 109Setting the Presser Foot for Different MaterialsThe presser foot will need to be adjusted whenever you drastically change the thickness of ma

63 of 109Keypad OperationsThe machine keypad controls not only the starting and stopping of the machine, but it also provides access to change hoop po

64 of 109Key CombinationsCenter Hoop + Hoop + Center: Centers the currently selected hoop on the machine.Move Hoop + Hoop + Up Arrow: Moves the hoop s

65 of 109Change Active Needle + Needle Case + Left Arrow: Changes the active needle by moving the needle case to the left. + Needle Case + Right Arrow

66 of 109Needle Types and ReplacementsEmbroidery quality can be greatly effected by your choice of needles. You will need to nd what works best with

67 of 1097. While holding the needle in place, re-tighten the needle clamp set screw to hold the needle in place.Common Reasons to Change the Needle•

68 of 109Size Benet Drawback60/8 Used for the thinnest threads and nest detail work.Thinner needle blade is more prone to needle deection and break

69 of 109Sewing CapsSewing caps will require a little more setup than sewing a at product. For sewing caps, you will need to do the following.1. Sel

7 of 109Connecting the Network Cables (Multiple Machines)For connecting multiple machines to the computer, an Ethernet switch device and cables are re

70 of 109Red Wide Angle Driver Installation1. Start with the correct hoop selected and displayed on screen.2. Center the hoop on the machine by eith

71 of 1096. Loosen the knobs of the lower shaft support until the top of screws are ush with the t-nut.7. Slide the shaft support mount into the lo

72 of 10911. Slide the red driver assembly onto the lower arm and support shaft. This may be easier if the grabber bar of the machine is closed. To c

73 of 10913. The Red Wide Angle Driver is now installed and ready to use.Remove the support wings if using the Conventional Cap Frame or micro clamps

74 of 1093. Remove the hook guard by loosening the screws on both sides of the lower arm using a 2mm hex wrench, and sliding the hook guard forward.

75 of 109Red Wide Angle Driver Cap Support WingsThe cap support wings of the wide angle driver will need to be removed to use the driver with the Conv

76 of 1094. Remove the cap support wing assembly. Slightly pivot the assembly from left to right and back again while removing it. This will help to

77 of 109Installation and Adjustment of the Cap Support Wing Assembly1. Remove the driver cylinder from the machine and lay it upside down on a at s

78 of 1095. Assemble the 4 nuts onto the threaded posts by hand. Allow them to stay slightly loose. This will enable the adjustment of the support wi

79 of 1098. Move the driver and carriage back until the cap support wing as-sembly fully covers the needle plate. 9. Place a business card between t

8 of 109Selecting The ConnectionBefore a connection can be established, the appropriate connection port must be selected in the software.1. Launch th

80 of 109 12. Tighten the two phillips head screws on the connecting bracket.13. Remove the business card and check that there is a gap between the

81 of 109Adjusting the Red Wide Angle DriverThis procedure may need to be performed if the Red Wide Angle Driver was purchased separately from your ma

82 of 1093. Place a business card of medium to heavy stock (or equivalent) be-tween the needle plate and the driver ring. A single business card shou

83 of 1093. Position the driver so that the bushing is aligned to the front of the support shaft and the driver ring is centered with the hole in the

84 of 1097. Tighten the second upper screw securing the bracket and then the second lower screw securing the bearing mounting bracket. Tightening the

85 of 109Hooping a Cap on the Conventional Cap FrameThe process for hooping a cap on the CCF is the same for almost any type of cap you are hooping.Pr

86 of 1093. Pull the sweatband to the outside of the cap. Near the back of the cap, the sweatband may be sewn into the cap. At this point, it may nee

87 of 1092. Unlatch the cap frame and swing the frame open and to the right. Do this by pulling the tab away from the frame. Then, press down on the

88 of 1094. Slide the prepared cap onto the cap frame with the visor pointing up and the frame going inside the cap. Make sure that the sweat-band is

89 of 109• Push down on the middle top of the cap frame strap to seat it around the sweat band. 10. While holding the cap frame strap down around th

9 of 109Powering Up the MachineThis section will describe how to correctly power up the machine.Initial Power Up Sequence1. Make sure that all of the

90 of 109Hooping a Cap on the Wide Angle Cap FrameThe process for hooping a cap on the WACF is the same for almost any type of cap or visor you are ho

91 of 1093. Pull the sweatband to the outside of the cap. Near the back of the cap, the sweatband may be sewn into the cap. At this point, it may nee

92 of 1093. Place an appropriate backing over the gauge and the teeth of the cap frame. Make sure that the backing is long enough to support the full

93 of 1094. Slide the prepared cap onto the cap frame with the visor pointing up and the frame going inside the cap. The bill should be pushed agains

94 of 1097. Pull the side of the sweatband toward the cap frame and down. Smooth any bunching of the cap sides or sweatband. You may eventually need

95 of 10910. Bring the strap down the other side of the cap. Make sure the teeth of the strap fall just above the stitching attaching the sweat band.

96 of 109• Then, push the strap down against the cap brim moving from the latch toward the wing nuts so that it is very snug to the cap. • Slide the

97 of 10914. If clips were used to secure the backing while hooping, remove them now. 15. If sewing on the sides of the cap, smooth the cap material

98 of 109• To do this, place the palms of your hands on the gauge and place your ngers on the frame. • Pull your ngers toward your palms until the

99 of 109Loading/Removing a Hoop with the Wide Angle DriverLoading a HoopTo load a hooped cap onto the installed wide angle driver, use the following