Ricoma MT-1502 User Manual

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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

www.ricoma.us

Table of Contents2
Leveling the Machine6
Power Cord Connection7
Security Lock7
Thread Rack, Panel and Emergency Stop8
Raising the Thread Rack8
Adjusting the Position of the Panel8
Emergency Stop Button9
Threading9
Initial Threading9
How to Replace a Spool11
Threading Sequence12
Knot Tying15
Thread Break Troubleshooting15
Adjusting the Timing of a Needle and Hook15
Reasons Why Thread Breaks Occur16
The Garment or Fabric16
The Embroidery Design17
Thread Break Prevention17
Needles17
Anatomy of the Needle17
How Long Do Needles Last18
How Do I Know When to Change a Needle18
Why Do Needles Break18
Changing a Needle18
Selecting a Needle19
Blade Sizes20
Size 75/1120
Size 65/9 or 60/820
Needle Finishes20
Types of Needlepoints21
The Relationship between Needle and Thread22
The Bobbin23
Spun23
Filament23
Magna Glide Bobbins23
Inserting the Bobbin24
Tension25
Spring Lever25
Bobbin Tension26
Adjusting the Bobbin Tension26
Adjusting the Top Thread Tension27
Bobbin Fiber Choices29
Cotton29
Nylon29
Continuous Filament Polyester29
Spun Polyester29
Top Thread30
Fiber Choices30
Rayon Thread30
Polyester Thread30
Metallic Thread31
Cotton Thread31
Thread Consumption32
Backing32
Cut-Away33
Tear-Away34
Specialty Backings34
Topping34
Foam34
Poly Mesh Backing34
Fusible Backing35
Backing and Needle Recommendations35
Canvas35
Canton Fleece35
Coated or Waterproof Fabrics35
Corduroy35
Cotton Sheeting35
Denim35
Dress Shirt (Woven)36
Golf Shirt36
Headwear36
Leather and Vinyl36
Lingerie or Silk36
Lycra or Spandex36
Nylon Windbreaker36
Satin Jacket36
Sweater Knit37
Sweatshirt37
T-Shirt37
Terry Cloth37
Hoops and Brackets37
How to Attach the Flat Frame Brackets38
How to Remove the Flat Frame Brackets39
How to Insert the Hoop into the Machine40
How to Remove the Hoop from the Machine40
How to Hoop and Hooping Recommendations41
Hooping a Polo or Golf Shirt43
Hooping a Hoodie or Jacket44
Hooping Placement Recommendations45
Beach Towels45
Bath Towels45
Hand Towels45
Fingertip Towels45
Washcloths45
Napkins45
Pillowcases45
Sheets45
Robes - Men's45
Hooping Caps46
Hooping the Front or Sides of a Cap46
Hooping the Back of the Cap Using a Round Hoop48
How to Install the Cap Driver48
How to Remove the Cap Driver49
How to Install the Extended Table49
Attaching the Sash Frame51
Operating Speeds for Flats and Caps52
Operation Panel and Key Function Introduction53
Network Connection55
How to Upload a Design55
Deleting a Design from the Machine's Memory56
Exporting a Design from the Machine's Memory57
Embroidery Status Switching57
Design Set Parameters59
Parameter Ranges and Functions59
Selecting the Preset Hoops on Your Machine62
Tracing the Embroidery Area63
Contoured Tracing63
Embroidery Parameters63
Comprehensive Menu Settings63
Return to Origin (Starting Point)64
Frame Offset Hoop Operation64
Go to Endpoint64
Needle Switch Display/Working Needle64
Set Color Sequence65
Set Color Changing Sequences65
Applique Offset, Low Speed Embroidering and Needle Bar Placement66
Change Working Mode67
Embroidering Mode Switching- Floating Mode67
Operation of Returning to Embroidering Point in Power Failure68
Embroidery Running Speed Status69
On-Board Lettering69
Size70
Manual Trimming71
Start and Stop Embroidering71
Machine Head Indicator Lights71
How to Rewind Your Design72
Embroidery Process from Start to Finish72
Exit Work Status72
Select a Design72
Select a Hoop73
Select the Color Sequence73
Trace Your Design74
Press Start74
Cap Operation74
Cap Selection75
Cap Framing75
Cap Sewing Techniques75
Cap Programming76
Lubrication76
Care of the Bobbin Case79
Common Errors79
Emergency Stop Error79
Size80
Needle Error / Color Change Error80
Main Axis Error80
Resolving a Thread Break81
Bobbin Runs out81

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Ricoma MT-1502 Specifications

General

Needles	15
Thread Tension	Automatic
USB Connectivity	Yes
Thread Break Sensor	Yes
Color Touch Screen	Yes
USB Port	Yes
Built-in Designs	Yes
Hoops Included	Multiple sizes
Power Requirements	220V
Max Embroidery Area	360mm x 600mm
Embroidery Area	360mm x 600mm

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