Brother PR-620 Assembly instructions

Tips and Techniques on the PR-620
Techniques and Tips on the PR-620
Learn how to demonstrate the PR-620 and make it look as
easy as it really is. Topics to be covered will be: basic
operation, machine threading, screen icons, merging
patterns, using more than 6 colors in a single project and
much more. Be impressed at how swiftly you can transfer
designs from Brothers extensive library of cards or from the
computer/PE Design 8.0 software to the PR-620. Create
endless possibilities with the editing and copy function built
right into the machine.

Tips and Techniques on the PR-620
Machine Parts
Front View:
1. Thread tension knobs
2. Thread pin guide
3. Needle bar case
4. Carriage
5. Hook cover/hook
6. Thread guide assembly support
7. Spool stand
8. Operation panel
9. Feet
Side view:
1. USB type “A” (host) port connector
2. Embroidery card slot
Side/rear view:
3. Hand wheel
4. USB type “B” (function) port connector
5. Power supply plug
6. Main power switch
7. Ventilation slots
Operation panel:
1. Start/stop button
2. Thread trimming button
3. Automatic needle-threading button
4. LCD (touch panel)

Tips and Techniques on the PR-620
Opening screen
1. Settings key
2. Machine operations key
3. New Embroidery key
4. Help key
5. Pattern Display area
Threading the bobbin and inserting
the bobbin case into the hook
1. Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case
2. Pull the thread through the opening in the tension
adjusting spring
3. Insert bobbin case into machine and close cover
Use only prewound bobbin (“L” type/Polyester) or bobbins specifically
designed for this machine

Tips and Techniques on the PR-620
Threading the machine
The numbers indicate the thread path for each of the numbered needle
bars.
1. Place on spool pin 1 the spool of the thread with
the color specified for the needle bar 1
2. Pass the thread through the number 1 hole in
the thread guide and wind the thread clockwise
once around the thread tension disc.
3. Use thread guides etched on machine to follow
path for each thread.
4. Pass the thread through the slot on the thread
guide, and then through the hole in the number 1
lower thread guides.

Tips and Techniques on the PR-620
5. Use the included threader to pass the thread through the number 1
needle bar thread guide.
6. Repeat this process for each needle to be threaded.
Threading the needle
Note: A design should be loaded in order to thread the
needles.
1. Move the needle threader to proper needle by
selecting that thread color.
2. Press the automatic needle threading button.
The hook on the automatic needle threading
mechanism passes through the eye of the
needle.
3. Pull out about 6 inches of thread. Then, as shown
in the illustration, pull the thread through the fork
of the automatic needle threader from the right,
and then after pulling the thread through the guide
on the presser foot, pull the thread through the
thread cutter to cut it.
4. Press the automatic needle threading button.
5. Repeat for remaining needles.

Tips and Techniques on the PR-620
Hooping the fabric in the embroidery frame
Select an embroidery hoop to use. Be sure to use an
appropriate size frame for the size of embroidery that you
will be doing. If the embroidery frame that is used
is too large, the pattern may be misaligned or the
fabric may pucker.
1. Loosen the screw on the outer frame.
2. Place the fabric with the right side up on top of
the outer frame.
3. Press the inner frame onto the outer
frame. Be sure there are no wrinkles in
the fabric after it is streched in the
embroidery frame.
4. Lightly tighten the screw, and then pull the
edges of the fabric.
5. Securely tighten the screw, and then check that
the fabric is taut.

Tips and Techniques on the PR-620
6.Using the disk shaped screwdriver, firmly
tighten the screw.
Check the embroidery area
1. Touch , a message appears warning that the embroidery frame is
about to move, select .
2. Touch again. The corners of the octagon
showing the embroidery area for the pattern
are indicated by needle punch points.
3. Carefully watch the movement of the embroidery frame and check that
the embroidery frame does not hit the presser foot.
4. When the embroidery frame moves to the desired position, touch
again.
5. To continue moving the embroidery frame, touch . To stop checking
the embroidery area, touch .
Finding the sewing position
TIP: By locking the needle bar and presser foot in the down position,
the needle drop point can easily be easily seen.
1. Hold the needle clap that is at the sewing position, and
then fully lower the needle.
2. The needle and presser foot are locked into the down
position.
3. Touch the arrow keys in the embroidery settings screen to move the
embroidery frame so that the needle drop point is at
the center of the area you wish to embroider.

Tips and Techniques on the PR-620
4. Display the embroidery screen, and then
touch the key for any needle bar other than
the one that is locked and the
needle bar will unlock.
To transfer a design from the computer using the USB cable included with
the machine
1. Plug the USB cable connector into the corresponding
connectors on the computer and the USB port connector
on the machine.
2. After the “Removable Disk” folder appears in
the “My Computer” folder on the computer, the
connection is complete.
3. Move/copy the pattern data that you wish to recall
into the “Removable Disk” folder.
4. On the machine, touch and a list of patterns will be displayed.
To transfer a design from an Embroidery Card to the machine
1. With the side of the embroidery card marked with an arrow facing
towards you, fully insert the card into the embroidery card
slot on the right side of the operation panel.
2. Touch and a list of patterns on the embroidery card
apears.
3. Select desired pattern.

Tips and Techniques on the PR-620
To transfer a design from a USB device (purchased separately) to the
machine
1. With the front of USB drive facing towards you, fully
insert the stick into the right side of the operation panel.
A list of approved USB devices can be found on the
Brother web site under the updates.
2. Touch and a list of patterns will appear.
3. Select desired pattern.
Basic Operation/Quick Start

Tips and Techniques on the PR-620
Selecting an Embroidery Pattern and merging letters
Vario us patterns, such as embroidery patterns, frame patterns, built in
designs and patterns on embroidery cards, can be easily combined.
1. To merge designs, select Built in designs on the operation panel.
2. Select the Birdhouse and SET.
3. Select .
4. Select the Built in Alphabets and touch .
5. Type in H, select size (medium).
6. Continue typing in the letters in upper and lower case o m e_T w e e
t_H o m e and select .
7. Select Array and .
8. Use button to move lettering above bird house. Touch and
9. Touch centering button to center design in hoop.
10. Check the design by selecting preview .
11. Select and change threads as needed.
12. Load fabric in suggested hoop and place on machine.
13. Press and start/stop button to start embroidery