Brother International PR670E Operation Manual - Page 45

■ Embroidery frame types There are four sizes of embroidery frames included with this machine, which are used with the included embroidery frame holder A. For details on the uses for each frame, refer to "Correctly Using the Embroidery Frames" on page 80. Icon Name Embroidering area Extra-large embroidery frame 200 mm (H) × 300 mm (W) (7-7/8 inches (H) × 11-3/4 inches (W)) Large embroidery frame 130 mm (H) × 180 mm (W) (5-1/8 inches (H) × 7-1/8 inches (W)) Medium embroidery frame 100 mm (H) × 100 mm (W) (4 inches (H) × 4 inches (W)) Small embroidery frame 40 mm (H) × 60 mm (W) (1-1/2 inches (H) × 2-3/8 inches (W)) If you use any of the optional embroidery frames, the following icons appear in the screen. : Embroidery frame holder B : Embroidery frame holder C : Embroidery frame holder D : Embroidery frame holder E CAUTION • If embroidery frames other than the four included frames or recommended optional frames are used, the embroidery frame may hit the presser foot and damage the machine, or cause injury to the user. (See "Correctly Using the Embroidery Frames" on page 80 for the details about the embroidery frames.) EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL ■ Hooping fabric in the small embroidery frame The procedure for hooping fabric in the small embroidery frame is described below. The same procedure is used to hoop the fabric in the medium embroidery frame. For details on hooping fabric in the other included embroidery frames, refer to "Hooping the Fabric" on page 85. 2 Loosen the screw on the outer frame. b 1 Screw Place the fabric with the right side up on c top of the outer frame. • The outer frame does not have a front or back side. Either side can be used as the front. • In order to prevent shrinkage of the stitching or misaligned patterns, we recommend that iron-on stabilizer (backing) be used for embroidering. (Refer to "Attaching Iron-On Stabilizer (Backing) to Fabric" on page 84.) Press the inner frame into the outer frame. d Note • The embroidery frame indicators show all embroidery frame sizes in which the embroidery pattern can be sewn. Be sure to use an embroidery frame of the most suitable size. If the embroidery frame that is too large is used, the pattern may be misaligned or the fabric may pucker. (Refer to "Correctly Using the Embroidery Frames" on page 80.) • Be sure that there are no wrinkles in the fabric after it is positioned in the embroidery frame. Lightly tighten the screw, and then pull the e edges of the fabric. 43