Ricoma Quick Start Guide2
LEVELING THE MACHINE 06
POWER CORD CONNECTION 07
SECURITY LOCK 07
THREAD RACK, PANEL AND EMERGENCY STOP 08
Raising the thread rack 08
Adjusting the position of the panel 08
Emergency stop button 09
THREADING 09
Initial threading 09
How to replace a spool 11
Threading sequence 12
Knot tying 15
THREAD BREAK TROUBLESHOOTING 15
ADJUSTING THE TIMING OF A NEEDLE AND HOOK 16
REASONS WHY THREAD BREAKS OCCUR 16
The garment or fabric 16
The embroidery design 17
Thread break prevention 17
NEEDLES 17
Anatomy of the needle 17
How long do needles last? 18
How do I know when to change a needle? 18
Why do needles break? 18
Changing a needle 18
Selecting a needle 19
BLADE SIZES 20
Size 75/11 20
Size 70/10 20
Size 65/9 or 60/8 20
Size 80/12 20
Size 90/14 20
Needlenishes 20
Types of needlepoints 21
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN NEEDLE AND THREAD 22
THE BOBBIN 22
Spun 23
Filament 23
Magna glide bobbins 23
INSERTING THE BOBBIN 24
TENSION 25
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