Brother PRCL1 User manual

ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL

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INCLUDED ACCESSORIES 2
IMPORTANT NOTE 3
EMBROIDERY SAMPLES USING THE CYLINDER FRAME 3
DIAMETER AND DEPTH OF BAGS AND CYLINDRICAL ITEMS THAT CAN BE
EMBROIDERED 4
Bags (purses or cases) ..........................................................................................................4
Knit ribbing on cuffs (such as on golf club covers) ..............................................................4
Cylindrical items (such as pant legs or shirts) ......................................................................4
FABRICS 5
PREPARING TO USE THE CYLINDER FRAME 5
Installing the cylinder frame driver .....................................................................................5
Adjusting the cylinder frame driver (only when used for the first time) ..............................7
Installing the needle plate spacer ........................................................................................8
Preparing the cylinder frame mounting jig ..........................................................................8
INSTALLING THE CYLINDER FRAME 9
Hooping the fabric in the cylinder frame ............................................................................9
Attaching the cylinder frame to the machine ....................................................................11
Removing the cylinder frame ............................................................................................12
INSTALLING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME HOLDER 12
ADDITIONAL DIGITIZING INFORMATION 14
Cylinder Frame User's Guide

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Included accessories
Check that the following cylinder frame, cylinder frame driver, cylinder frame mounting jig and the accessories
are included. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your authorized retailer.
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No. Part Name
1Cylinder frame with 8 clips
(Embroidering area (90 mm (wide) × 80 mm (high)))
2Cylinder frame driver and 4 thumb screws
(Attach the cylinder frame driver to the carriage in order to use the cylinder frame.)
3Cylinder frame mounting jig
(Use when hooping fabric in the cylinder frame.)
4Allen wrench (3 mm)
5Allen wrench (2.5 mm)
6User's guide

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Important note
●Do not place floppy disks or magnetic cards
near the cylinder frame driver. The cylinder
frame driver is equipped with extremely
strong magnets, which may affect magnetic
media.
●Before installing the cylinder frame driver,
verify the version of your machine by
checking the shape of the notch in the
connecting plate installed on the carriage.
Split in two (before upgrading)
Split in three (after upgrading)
●If the notch is not split in three, the
embroidery machine is the older version.
Purchase the upgrade kit (sold separately)
and upgrade the embroidery machine. For
details, contact your authorized retailer.
●Before installing the cylinder frame, be sure
to adjust the cylinder frame driver. If the
same machine is being used, this
adjustment is only required the first time
that it is used. For details, refer to “Adjusting
the cylinder frame driver (only when used
for the first time)” on page 7.
●After the cylinder frame driver has been
adjusted, it must be adjusted again if a
different machine is being used. Adjust the
driver for each machine that is used. For
details, contact your authorized retailer.
Memo
●When the cylinder frame is attached, the
following embroidery frame indicator
(indicator showing the embroidery frames
that can be used) appears.
By using the cylinder frame, patterns can be
embroidered onto bags and cylindrical items. The
procedures for using the cylinder frame are
described below.
Embroidery samples using
the cylinder frame
1Only this area can be embroidered.
Memo
●There are various conditions on the size and
fabric in order to embroider. For details on
these conditions, refer to page 4 through 5.
●When embroidering golf club covers, check
that the fabric is elastic and is a size that fits
in the cylinder frame. In addition, only one-
point embroidery patterns can be sewn in
the area indicated in the illustration.
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Diameter and depth of bags
and cylindrical items that can
be embroidered
The items embroidered using the cylinder frame
must have the diameter and depth shown below.
The diameter refers to the width of the bag or
cylindrical item, and the depth refers to the height of
the bag or cylindrical item.
■Bags (purses or cases)
•Diameter
1155 mm (6 1/8 inches)
2Must have a width of 155 mm (6 1/8 inches)
or more (when folded).
•Depth
1Must have a height of 70 mm (2 3/4 inches) or
more from the bottom.
270 mm (2 3/4 inches)
Memo
●The embroidering position on bags differs
depending on the width of the bag.
• With a width of 155 mm (6 1/8 inches) or
less: The embroidery can be sewn at a
height of 70 mm (2 3/4 inches) or more
from the bottom.
• With a width of 155 mm (6 1/8 inches) or
more: The height of the embroidery
position depends on the width of the
bag.
■Knit ribbing on cuffs (such as on golf club covers)
1155 mm (6 1/8 inches)
2Must have a width of 155 mm (6 1/8 inches) or
more (when folded).
■Cylindrical items (such as pant legs or shirts)
1155 mm (6 1/8 inches) or more
222mm (7/8 inch) or more
3175 mm (6 7/8 inches) or more
• Diameter: Must have a width of 155 mm
(6 1/8 inches) or more (when folded).
• Depth: Must be 22mm (7/8 inch) or more
from the hem.
Memo
●When embroidering at a position more than
130 mm (5 1/8 inches) from the pant hem,
such as at the knee, the width must be
175 mm (6 7/8 inches) or more when
folded.
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Fabrics
For best results, it is recommended to use the
following types of fabrics.
• 100% cotton
• 35% cotton/65% polyester
• 80% wool/20% nylon
• 15% wool/85% acrylic
Fabrics that are difficult to hoop, wrinkle easily or
shrink are not recommended to be used with the
cylinder frame. Fabrics such as:
• Polyester foam
• Stretch fabrics
• Melton wool
•100%nylon
•Suede
Note
●Patterns that misalign easily should not be
embroidered using this cylinder frame.
●Only use one-point embroidery patterns or
letters on ribbed knit fabrics.
Preparing to use the cylinder
frame
■Installing the cylinder frame driver
Remove the embroidery frame holder from the
carriage, and then install the cylinder frame
driver.
Memo
●Before removing the embroidery frame
holder, remove the embroidery frame. For
details on the removal procedure, refer to
“Removing the embroidery frame” in the
Operation Manual.
aLoosen and remove the two thumb screws,
and then remove the embroidery frame
holder.
1Thumb screws
2Embroidery frame holder
• The removed thumb screws remain attached
to the embroidery frame holder.
1Leave the two thumb screws attached so they
are not lost.
2Embroidery frame holder
bRemove the two upper thumb screws of the
cylinder frame driver, and then loosen the
two lower thumb screws.
1Upper thumb screws (smaller)
2Lower thumb screws (larger)
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cPass the machine bed through the ring of the
cylinder frame driver.
1Machine bed
2Gap in the mounting plate
Note
●Be careful that the cylinder frame driver
does not hit any nearby parts, such as the
presser foot or the gap in the mounting
plate.
dInsert the two thumb screws at the bottom
of the cylinder frame driver into the notches
in the carriage, and then place the mounting
plate of the cylinder frame driver on top of
the X carriage.
1Notch in the carriage
2Thumb screw of the cylinder frame driver
3Mounting plate of the cylinder frame driver
4X carriage
eInsert the pins on the X carriage into the
holes in the mounting plate of the cylinder
frame driver.
1Pins on the X carriage
2Holes in the mounting plate of the cylinder
frame driver
fTighten the two thumb screws removed in
step b.
gWhile pushing in the cylinder frame driver
so that it is fully inserted, tighten the two
lower thumb screws to secure the cylinder
frame driver.
XThis completes the installation of the
cylinder frame driver.
Memo
●Using the disc-shaped screwdriver included
with the embroidery machine, firmly tighten
the thumb screws.
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■Adjusting the cylinder frame driver (only when
used for the first time)
1L-shaped mounting bracket
2Ring
3Fitting in ring
Note
●Adjust the cylinder frame driver only when
it is being used for the first time. If the same
machine will be used, this adjustment will
not be required with later uses. However, if
the cylinder frame driver is used with a
different machine and the settings are
changed, the adjustment must be performed
again.
aSet the main power switch to “I” to turn on
the machine. After the carriage moves to its
initial position, turn off the machine.
Memo
●Be sure to adjust the cylinder frame driver at
its initial position. For details on the initial
position, refer to the Operation Manual.
bUsing the enclosed Allen wrench (2.5 mm),
turn the two hexagonal screws one turn in
the direction of the arrow to loosen them.
When the hexagonal screws are loosened,
the fitting in the ring is lowered.
1Hexagonal screws
2Enclosed Allen wrench (2.5 mm)
3Fitting in ring
Note
●Do not remove the hexagonal screws.
cWhile lightly pressing down with your finger
on the L-shaped mounting bracket so that it
touches the top surface of the machine bed,
use the Allen wrench (2.5 mm) to firmly
tighten the two hexagonal screws.
1L-shaped mounting bracket
2Fitting in ring
Memo
●Firmly tighten the hexagonal screws so that
the fitting in the ring touches the surface of
the machine bed.
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dUsing the enclosed Allen wrench (3 mm),
turn the four hexagonal screws outside the
ring one turn in the direction of the arrow to
loosen them.
1Hexagonal screws
2Enclosed Allen wrench (3 mm)
XWhen the hexagonal screws are loosened,
the ring can be lowered.
Memo
●Do not remove the hexagonal screws.
eWhile lightly pressing down on the ring, so
that the spacing between the ring and the
bed are equal on the left and right sides, use
the Allen screwdriver (3mm) to evenly
tighten the opposite hexagonal screws on
the outside of the ring, and then tighten the
other two hexagonal screws.
Firmly tighten all 4 screws.
1Ring
2Hexagonal screws
Note
●If the screws are not firmly tightened, the
cylinder frame driver may be damaged.
●To avoid damage to the machine or fabric,
make sure that no excess material is
allowed into the gap.
■Installing the needle plate spacer
Attach the needle plate spacer (included with the
machine) to the needle plate.
1Needle plate spacer
■Preparing the cylinder frame mounting jig
Attach the cylinder frame mounting jig to a level,
stable surface, such as a desk.
aLoosen the mounting jig thumb screw to
increase the space in the mounting bracket
so that it is wider than the thickness of the
mounting surface.
1Mounting bracket
2Open to desired width.
3Thumb screw
• The mounting bracket can be attached to a
surface 9 to 38 mm (11/32 to 1 1/2 inches)
thick.
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bSecurely clamp the mounting bracket onto
the mounting surface, and then tighten the
thumb screw.
1Mounting bracket
2Mounting surface (worktable, desk, etc.)
3Tighten the thumb screw.
cCheck that the mounting jig is secure.
If the mounting jig is not firmly secured to the
mounting surface, re-attach the mounting jig
and tighten the thumb screw.
Note
●Make sure that the mounting bracket is
securely clamped onto the mounting
surface and that the thumb screw is firmly
tightened.
●Do not attach the mounting jig to an
unstable surface (flexible, bent or warped).
●Be careful that the cylinder frame mounting
jig does not fall when it is removed.
Installing the cylinder frame
Hoop the fabric in the cylinder frame, and then
attach the cylinder frame to the cylinder frame
driver.
■Hooping the fabric in the cylinder frame
aAttach the cylinder frame to the cylinder
frame mounting jig.
Align the notch in the cylinder frame with the
guiding plate on the cylinder frame mounting
jig. Hold the frame horizontal with the
mounting jig and push the frame in until it
snaps into place.
1Guiding plate on cylinder frame mounting jig
2Notch in cylinder frame
3Mounting jig holder
XThe cylinder frame is secured with the two
holders.
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bPosition the stabilizer into the stabilizer
holder on the cylinder frame.
1Stabilizer holder
• There is a stabilizer holder on the left side
and on the right side. On one side, insert the
end of the stabilizer between the stabilizer
holder and the cylinder frame. Wrap the top
of the cylinder frame and extend the
stabilizer to the stabilizer holder on the
opposite side. Straighten and firmly position
the stabilizer.
• Secure the stabilizer so that it does not
extend past the dotted line in the direction of
the arrow shown in the illustration above.
• Depending on the type of fabric used, it may
be necessary to use two to three layers of
stabilizer for successful embroidering.
• It is recommended to use stabilizer
130 mm x 250 mm (5” x 7”) in size. If the
stabilizer is too large, it may be difficult to
hoop the fabric.
cAlign the center of the design placement
with the notch in the cylinder frame
mounting jig.
1Center of design placement
2Notch in cylinder frame mounting jig
Memo
●Before positioning the fabric and stabilizer
in the frame, mark the center of the design
placement with a chalk pencil.
dPull the ends of the fabric out from the
center to remove any slack. Be careful not
to shift the center of the design placement.
eUse the clips to secure the fabric and
stabilizer.
1Clips
• Repeat steps dand eon the other side to
remove any slack and secure the fabric with
the clips.
Note
●When securing the fabric with the clips, the
handles (rings) should be pointing
downward.
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fRemove the cylinder frame from the cylinder
frame mounting jig.
Press on the two holders on the mounting jig
with both thumbs, and then pull the cylinder
frame straight off in the direction of the arrow
shown in the illustration.
1Mounting jig holders
Note
●When removing the cylinder frame from the
mounting jig, carefully pull the frame off so
that the fabric and stabilizer are not
misaligned.
■Attaching the cylinder frame to the machine
Memo
●Before attaching the cylinder frame to the
embroidery machine, attach the cylinder
frame driver to the machine carriage. For
details on the installation procedure, refer to
“Installing the cylinder frame driver” on
page 5.
aAttach the cylinder frame to the cylinder
frame driver.
Note
●When attaching the cylinder frame to the
machine,
• Be careful that the cylinder frame or
fabric does not hit the presser foot, gap in
the mounting plate, or other machine
parts.
• Check that the fabric does not cup inside
the cavity of the cylinder frame.
bNow embroider your pattern.
With the embroidering surface up, align the
ring of the cylinder frame driver with the ring
of the cylinder frame. Align the notch in the
frame with the guiding plate on the driver,
and then push the frame until it snaps into
place.
Three driver holders secure the cylinder
frame in place.
1Guiding plate on the cylinder frame driver
2Notch in cylinder frame
3Driver holder
Note
●To avoid damage to the machine or fabric,
secure any excess fabric that is close to any
moving parts, in small areas of the cylinder
frame driver, or within the embroidery area.
●When sewing large garments, support the
weight of the garment so as not to distort the
embroidery pattern.
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■Removing the cylinder frame
After finishing sewing, remove the cylinder frame,
then the fabric.
aRemove the cylinder frame from the cylinder
frame driver.
Press down the two holders at the base of the
cylinder frame with both thumbs, and then
pull the cylinder frame off of the machine, as
shown in the illustration.
1Driver holders
Note
●When removing the cylinder frame, be
careful not to hit the presser foot or any
nearby machine parts.
bRemove the clips, and then pull the fabric
toward you to release stabilizer from the
stabilizer holder.
1Clips
Installing the embroidery
frame holder
After removing the needle plate spacer and the
cylinder frame driver, re-attach the embroidery
frame holder.
aRemove the needle plate spacer.
1Needle plate spacer
Note
●Remove the needle plate spacer from the
top. It may be damaged if it is pulled toward
you with force.
bLoosen the two lower thumb screws.
1Thumb screw
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cRemove the two upper thumb screws.
1Thumb screws
dRemove the cylinder frame driver.
Note
●Be careful that the cylinder frame driver
does not hit any nearby parts, such as the
presser foot and other machine parts.
eAlign the hole in the L-shaped mounting
bracket for the cylinder frame driver with
the centerline of the guiding plate, insert the
two thumb screws removed in step cinto
the holes at the top, and then tighten the
thumb screws.
1Hole in L-shaped mounting bracket
2Centerline of guiding plate
3Hole at the top
• Insert the thumb screws into the holes where
the cylinder frame driver was originally
installed (holes that the thumb screws were
removed from in step c).
XThe movable section of the cylinder frame
driver is secured.
fAlign the holes in the embroidery frame
holder with the pins on the X carriage, and
then secure the embroidery frame holder
with the two thumb screws.
1Pins on the X carriage
2Holes in the embroidery frame holder
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gSecure the embroidery frame holder with
the two thumb screws.
1Use the thumb screws included with the
embroidery machine (thumb screws removed
in step aon page 5).
Memo
●Using the disc-shaped screwdriver included
with the embroidery machine, firmly tighten
the thumb screws.
Additional digitizing
information
In order to prevent pattern misalignment due to
wrinkled or stretched fabric, observe the following
precautions when creating embroidery data for the
cylinder frame.
aSew underlay stitches.
bSpecify the sewing order and sewing
direction to start at the center of the
embroidery pattern and sew toward the left
and right sides.
With this embroidery machine, the order in
which patterns are selected when they are
combined is the order in which they will be
sewn.
For the following example, select the patterns
in the order “E” -> “A” -> “B” -> “R” to make
the combined pattern “BEAR”.
Note
●Do not sew from one end to the other,
otherwise wrinkling or shrinkage may
occur.
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cWhen sewing outlines of patterns, make sure
that the stitch width of the satin stitching is
at least 3 mm, and that the stitching overlaps
the fabric by at least 1.5 mm. Also, make
sure that there are no jumps of long stitches
in the outlining on each region or letter.
11.5 mm or more
23 mm or more
Note
●Do not sew more than four overlapping
layers.
1Create the data so that overlapping areas are
not sewn.
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FRANÇAIS
ACCESSOIRES FOURNIS 18
REMARQUE IMPORTANTE 19
ECHANTILLONS DE BRODERIE AVEC LE CADRE CYLINDRIQUE 19
DIAMÈTRE ET PROFONDEUR DES SACS ET PIÈCES CYLINDRIQUES À
BRODER 20
Sacs (bourses ou étuis) ......................................................................................................20
Côtes en tricot sur manchettes (capuchons pour club de golf) ..........................................20
Pièces cylindriques (jambes de pantalon ou chemises) ......................................................20
TISSUS 21
PRÉPARATION DU CADRE CYLINDRIQUE 21
Installation du support du cadre cylindrique .....................................................................21
Réglage du support du cadre cylindrique (uniquement lors de la première utilisation) .....23
Installation de la cale d'épaisseur de la plaque à aiguille ..................................................24
Préparation du dispositif d'assemblage du cadre cylindrique ............................................24
INSTALLATION DU CADRE CYLINDRIQUE 25
Mise en place du tissu dans le cadre cylindrique ...............................................................25
Fixation du cadre cylindrique sur la machine ....................................................................27
Retrait du cadre cylindrique ..............................................................................................28
INSTALLATION DU SUPPORT DU CADRE DE BRODERIE 28
INFORMATIONS DE NUMÉRISATION COMPLÉMENTAIRES 30
Manuel de l'utilisateur du cadre cylindrique

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Accessoires fournis
Vérifiez que le cadre cylindrique, son support, son dispositif d'assemblage et les accessoires sont inclus. Si un
élément manque ou est endommagé, contactez un revendeur agréé.
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N° Nom de la pièce
1Cadre cylindrique avec 8 attaches
(Zone de broderie (90 mm (largeur) × 80 mm (hauteur)))
2Support du cadre cylindrique et 4 vis à serrage à main
(Fixer le support du cadre cylindrique au chariot pour utiliser le cadre cylindrique.)
3Dispositif d'assemblage du cadre cylindrique
(A utiliser lors de la mise en place du tissu dans le cadre cylindrique.)
4Clé Allen (3 mm)
5Clé Allen (2,5 mm)
6Manuel de l'utilisateur