Brother International PR1055X Operation Manual - Page 35

2 Chapter BASIC EMBROIDERY BASIC EMBROIDERY BASIC PROCEDURES Basic embroidering procedures are described below. Check the overall procedure below, before operating the machine. Step Operation Reference Page 1 Install the bobbin. 33 2 Turn on the machine. 22 3 Select an embroidery pattern. 35 4 Edit the embroidery pattern. 44 5 Check the previewed image. 60 6 Hoop the fabric in the embroidery frame. 61 7 Attach the embroidery frame to the machine. 64 8 Specify the embroidering settings. 69 9 Check the embroidery area. 72 10 Thread the upper threads. 81 Touch the "Start/Stop" button to start 11 embroidering. (Once embroidering is completed, the 87 machine automatically stops.) 12 Remove the embroidery frame. 90 13 Turn off the machine. 22 INSTALLING THE BOBBIN When the machine is purchased, only the bobbin case is installed in the hook. Insert a bobbin wound with bobbin 2 thread for embroidering. CAUTION • Be sure to use prewound bobbins (Fil-Tec/ TRU-SEW POLYESTER "Filaments") or metal bobbins designed specifically for this machine. • When winding a bobbin, use optional bobbin winder (page 142) and metal bobbins. Note • Before starting to embroider make sure that there is enough bobbin thread for the pattern. • Make sure to clean the bobbin case every time the bobbin is changed. (page 175) Removing the bobbin case Open the hook cover. a Pull the hook cover toward you. Pull the thread picker toward you if it was not pulled b toward the front. 1 Thread picker To gain access to the bobbin case easily, pull the thread picker toward front. Memo • Thread picker is a device that is used to hold the thread when beginning to embroider or when trimming the thread. 33