Brother XE5427-001, 885-V51 operation manual Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions, Front view

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Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions

The names of the various parts of the machine and their functions are described below. Before using the machine, carefully read these descriptions to learn the names of the machine parts.

Front view

aThread guide cover (page 31, 39)

Pass the thread under this thread guide cover when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine.

bThread guide (page 31, 39)

Pass the thread under this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine.

cSpool pin (page 30, 38)

Place a spool of thread on the spool pin.

dBobbin winder (page 29)

Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin.

eLCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) (page 22) Setting for the selected pattern and error messages appear in the LCD.

fOperation panel (page 13)

Use the keys on this panel to select embroidery patterns, or check how to use the machine, etc.

gEmbroidery unit connector slot (page 20) Plug in the connector for the embroidery unit.

hPresser foot lever (page 28)

Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower the embroidery foot .

iOperation buttons (page 12)

Use these buttons to operate the machine.

jEmbroidery unit (page 19)

Attach the embroidery unit to the machine, and then attach the embroidery frame.

kThread cutter (page 40)

Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.

lNeedle threader lever (page 41)

Use the needle threader lever to thread the needle.

mThread tension dial (page 63)

Adjust the upper thread tension with this dial.

nThread take-up lever (page 40)

oBobbin-winding thread guide and pretension disc (page 31)

Pass the thread under this thread guide and around the pretension disc when winding the bobbin thread.

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Contents Product Code Page Important Safety Instructions IntroductionFor repair or adjustment For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only Page Contents Using the Memory Function Care and MaintenanceTroubleshooting EmbroideringMachine Features USB portAccessories Included accessoriesOptional accessories Following are available as optional accessoriesNames of Machine Parts and Their Functions Front viewNeedle and embroidery foot section Right-side/rear viewOperation buttons Start/stop buttonOperation panel LCD liquid crystal display touch panelPage Getting Ready Basic Steps for Embroidering Power supply precautions Turning the Machine On/OffCUnplug the power supply cord from the electrical outlet DUnplugjack. the power cord from the power supplyTurning on the machine Turning off the machineEmbroidery unit precautions Attaching the Embroidery UnitAttaching the embroidery unit AMake sure that the machine is turned offCTurn on the machine Confirmation message is displayedCarriage moves to its initial position Removing the embroidery unit ARemove the embroidery frameBPress , and then press CTurn off the machineLCD Liquid Crystal Display Operation Viewing the LCDPattern type selection Moves the embroidery unit carriage to its storage positionChanging the machine settings BPresspanel. Settings key on the operation DWhen settings are complete, press Back keyATurn on the machine CPress the item to be setChecking machine operating procedures DPressnext page. Next page key to switch toBPresspanel. Help key on the operation CPress the item to be displayedPreparing Items for Embroidering Needle precautions Preparing the NeedleChecking the needle Replacing the needle DLower the presser foot leverWinding/Installing the Bobbin Bobbin precautionsWinding the bobbin This model Other modelStart/stop button lights up in orange Use the embroidery bobbin thread for embroideringMake sure that the thread passes under the pretension disk LPress Start/stop button once Start/stop button immediately to stop the bobbin windingBobbin winding will stop When the thread became tangled under the bobbin winder seat Installing the bobbin Install the bobbin wound with threadActual size This modelBobbin cover opens Be careful not to drop the bobbinBe sure to insert the bobbin correctly Cutter cuts the threadReattach the bobbin cover Upper Threading About the spool of threadInformation about the spools of thread is described below Threading the upper thread ATurn on the machine BRaise the presser foot leverEmbroidery foot is raised Hand as shown below Thread take-up lever Such a case, start from m again Upper threading is finishedGetting Ready Preparing the Fabric Attaching a stabilizerMaterial to the fabric Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame Embroidery frame mediumEmbroidery frame small option Embroidery frame large optionEmbroidery sheet Medium Option Embroidery sheet large optionBPlace the embroidery sheet on the inner frame For details, refer toAttaching the Embroidery Frame Attaching the embroidery frameAbobbin and set it into the bobbin case Removing the embroidery frame ARaise the presser foot leverEmbroidery Selecting Embroidery Patterns Copyright informationEmbroidery pattern types Setting for embroidering † Setting the display while embroideringLCD button Example Selecting alphanumeric characters Selecting alphanumeric characters Example Selecting an embroidery patternSpecify the characters for embroidery Selecting an embroidery pattern APressSelect the pattern Using an embroidery card Selecting a frame patternSelect the frame shape Select the stitchCTurn on the machine DPress On the screen ESelect a patternOperation is the same as in Selecting an embroidery pattern Embroidering Embroidering a patternPrepareon the screen.embroidery thread of the color shown c BSet the embroidery thread, and thread the needleEPress Start/stop button HPress Start/stop button againPress Thread cutter button once Needle is raised and the threads are cutAppliquéing KRemove the upper threadMCut the excess thread ASelect an appliqué patternPosition for the appliqué is stitched, and the machine stops Adjusting the layout and the size Editing and Saving PatternsSize key Change position keysLayout key Rotation keyAdjusting the upper thread tension Adjusting the bobbin thread tension Bobbin thread is too tightBobbin thread is too loose Bobbin thread appears slightly on the right side of fabricConnecting character patterns Stitching starting point is set to lower left of the designEnter DEF and press Press KPress to turn it to Resewing APressmachine. Start/stop button to stopThread runs out partway through a design Stopping while embroideringASet the upper thread or bobbin thread Press Forward one stitch increases the stitch numberAlways remove the embroidery unit when you move the machine ETurn off the machineFTurnpattern.on the machine, and then select KRestart the embroideryUsing the Memory Function Embroidery data precautionsPrecautions on Using the Computer to Create and Save Data Tajima .dst Embroidery DataSwitch screens using Previous page key Saving patternsSelected pattern is shown in reverse highlighting CPressRetrieving embroidery patterns from the computer Switch screens using GAdjust the pattern as desired, and then begin embroideringESelect the pattern you wish to retrieve FPressAppendix Care and Maintenance Cleaning the machine surfaceCleaning the race FRemove the bobbin caseDo not apply oil to the bobbin case This section describes how to attach the embroidery foot Q Attaching the Embroidery FootAttaching the embroidery foot DHold the embroidery foot Q with your right hand, as shownSet the embroidery foot perpendicular Troubleshooting Correctly install the needleBurr on it Service center Area around the hole Embroidery foot is scratched, orRemove the tangled thread. If Bobbin-winding thread guide CorrectlyOn it Thread is tangledCorrectly install the needle Thread tension is incorrect Thread tension is incorrectBobbin thread Needle is bent or blunt Replace the needle SkippedNo pattern selected Select a pattern Error messages Be sure to rethread the machine. If you pressError Message Probable Cause Pressing Retrieve keyWhen the embroidery unit is attached Embroidery key was pressed when the embroidery unit is notRefer to An Embroidery Memory Card that may not compatible with yourAdjusting the LCD Operation beepWhen the following screen appears, upgrading is completed Then start the procedure again from stepUpgrading Your Machines Software Following screen appearsIndex Air vent10, 31 Page 885-V51 English XE5427-001