Brother 885-V51, XE5427-001 Needle and embroidery foot section, Right-side/rear view

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Needle and embroidery foot section

aThread guide disk (page 40)

Pass the thread through the thread guide disk when using the needle threader to thread the needle.

bNeedle bar thread guide (page 40)

Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide.

cNeedle plate

When the needle is lowered, it enters the hole in the needle plate.

dNeedle plate cover (page 74)

Remove the needle plate cover to clean the bobbin case and race.

eBobbin cover/bobbin case (page 35)

Remove the bobbin cover, and then insert the bobbin into the bobbin case.

fEmbroidery foot “Q” (page 76)

This presser foot is used for embroidering.

Right-side/rear view

aHandle

Carry the machine by its handle when transporting the machine.

bHandwheel (page 38)

Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to raise and lower the needle.

cEmbroidery card slot (page 55) Insert the embroidery card.

dUSB port (page 71)

Connect the one end of the USB cable to this port and the other to the computer.

eAir vent

The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to be exchanged. Do not cover the air vent while the machine is being used.

fMain power switch (page 18)

Use the main power switch to turn the machine on and off.

gPower supply jack (page 18)

Insert the plug on the power supply cord into the power supply jack.

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zRefer to pages 10 through 13 while you are learning to use your machine.

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Contents Product Code Page Introduction Important Safety InstructionsFor repair or adjustment For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only Page Contents Care and Maintenance Using the Memory FunctionTroubleshooting EmbroideringUSB port Machine FeaturesIncluded accessories AccessoriesFollowing are available as optional accessories Optional accessoriesFront view Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsRight-side/rear view Needle and embroidery foot sectionStart/stop button Operation buttonsLCD liquid crystal display touch panel Operation panelPage Getting Ready Basic Steps for Embroidering Turning the Machine On/Off Power supply precautionsDUnplugjack. the power cord from the power supply CUnplug the power supply cord from the electrical outletTurning on the machine Turning off the machineAttaching the Embroidery Unit Embroidery unit precautionsAttaching the embroidery unit AMake sure that the machine is turned offConfirmation message is displayed CTurn on the machineCarriage moves to its initial position ARemove the embroidery frame Removing the embroidery unitBPress , and then press CTurn off the machineViewing the LCD LCD Liquid Crystal Display OperationPattern type selection Moves the embroidery unit carriage to its storage positionChanging the machine settings DWhen settings are complete, press Back key BPresspanel. Settings key on the operationATurn on the machine CPress the item to be setDPressnext page. Next page key to switch to Checking machine operating proceduresBPresspanel. Help key on the operation CPress the item to be displayedPreparing Items for Embroidering Preparing the Needle Needle precautionsChecking the needle DLower the presser foot lever Replacing the needleBobbin precautions Winding/Installing the BobbinWinding the bobbin This model Other modelUse the embroidery bobbin thread for embroidering Start/stop button lights up in orangeMake sure that the thread passes under the pretension disk Start/stop button immediately to stop the bobbin winding LPress Start/stop button onceBobbin winding will stop When the thread became tangled under the bobbin winder seat Install the bobbin wound with thread Installing the bobbinActual size This modelBe careful not to drop the bobbin Bobbin cover opensBe sure to insert the bobbin correctly Cutter cuts the threadReattach the bobbin cover About the spool of thread Upper ThreadingInformation about the spools of thread is described below ATurn on the machine BRaise the presser foot lever Threading the upper threadEmbroidery foot is raised Hand as shown below Thread take-up lever Upper threading is finished Such a case, start from m againGetting Ready Attaching a stabilizer Preparing the FabricMaterial to the fabric Embroidery frame medium Setting the fabric in the embroidery frameEmbroidery frame small option Embroidery frame large optionMedium Option Embroidery sheet large option Embroidery sheetFor details, refer to BPlace the embroidery sheet on the inner frameAttaching the embroidery frame Attaching the Embroidery FrameAbobbin and set it into the bobbin case ARaise the presser foot lever Removing the embroidery frameEmbroidery Copyright information Selecting Embroidery PatternsEmbroidery pattern types † Setting the display while embroidering Setting for embroideringLCD button Example Selecting alphanumeric characters Example Selecting an embroidery pattern Selecting alphanumeric charactersSpecify the characters for embroidery APress Selecting an embroidery patternSelect the pattern Selecting a frame pattern Using an embroidery cardSelect the frame shape Select the stitchESelect a pattern CTurn on the machine DPress On the screenOperation is the same as in Selecting an embroidery pattern Embroidering a pattern EmbroideringPrepareon the screen.embroidery thread of the color shown c BSet the embroidery thread, and thread the needleHPress Start/stop button again EPress Start/stop buttonPress Thread cutter button once Needle is raised and the threads are cutKRemove the upper thread AppliquéingMCut the excess thread ASelect an appliqué patternPosition for the appliqué is stitched, and the machine stops Editing and Saving Patterns Adjusting the layout and the sizeChange position keys Size keyLayout key Rotation keyAdjusting the upper thread tension Bobbin thread is too tight Adjusting the bobbin thread tensionBobbin thread is too loose Bobbin thread appears slightly on the right side of fabricStitching starting point is set to lower left of the design Connecting character patternsEnter DEF and press Press KPress to turn it to APressmachine. Start/stop button to stop ResewingStopping while embroidering Thread runs out partway through a designASet the upper thread or bobbin thread Press Forward one stitch increases the stitch numberETurn off the machine Always remove the embroidery unit when you move the machineFTurnpattern.on the machine, and then select KRestart the embroideryEmbroidery data precautions Using the Memory FunctionPrecautions on Using the Computer to Create and Save Data Tajima .dst Embroidery DataSaving patterns Switch screens using Previous page keySelected pattern is shown in reverse highlighting CPressRetrieving embroidery patterns from the computer GAdjust the pattern as desired, and then begin embroidering Switch screens usingESelect the pattern you wish to retrieve FPressAppendix Cleaning the machine surface Care and MaintenanceCleaning the race FRemove the bobbin caseDo not apply oil to the bobbin case Attaching the Embroidery Foot This section describes how to attach the embroidery foot QAttaching the embroidery foot DHold the embroidery foot Q with your right hand, as shownSet the embroidery foot perpendicular Correctly install the needle TroubleshootingBurr on it Service center Area around the hole Embroidery foot is scratched, orBobbin-winding thread guide Correctly Remove the tangled thread. IfOn it Thread is tangledThread tension is incorrect Correctly install the needle Thread tension is incorrectBobbin thread Needle is bent or blunt Replace the needle SkippedNo pattern selected Select a pattern Be sure to rethread the machine. If you press Error messagesPressing Retrieve key Error Message Probable CauseEmbroidery key was pressed when the embroidery unit is not When the embroidery unit is attachedRefer to An Embroidery Memory Card that may not compatible with yourOperation beep Adjusting the LCDThen start the procedure again from step When the following screen appears, upgrading is completedUpgrading Your Machines Software Following screen appearsAir vent Index10, 31 Page 885-V51 English XE5427-001