Brother XE5427-001, 885-V51 operation manual Preparing Items for Embroidering

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GETTING READY ————————————————————————————————————————————

Preparing Items for Embroidering

The following is necessary for embroidering.

■Fabric

Prepare the fabric for embroidery. Prepare a piece of fabric a little larger than the embroidery frame that matches the size of the pattern you want to embroider.

Note

zAlways use stabilizer when embroidering projects, especially when embroidering on lightweight or stretch fabrics.

CAUTION

●Do not embroider fabrics that are too thick. To check the fabric thickness, attach the embroidery frame to the

embroidery unit, and use (Needle position button) to raise the needle. If there is space between the embroidery foot and the fabric, the fabric can be embroidered. If there is not space, do not embroider the fabric. Otherwise, the needle may break, resulting in injury.

●Be careful when embroidering overlapping patterns. The needle may not easily pierce the fabric, causing the needle to break.

■Stabilizer material (option)

Attach a stabilizer material for embroidery to the fabric to prevent poor quality embroidery designs.

Use a water soluble sheet on thin materials like organdy and fabrics with a nap like towels.

For details, refer to "Attaching a stabilizer material to the fabric" (page 43).

■Embroidery thread (option)

For the upper thread, use the embroidery thread or country thread.

For the bobbin thread, use the embroidery bobbin thread. For details, refer to "Optional accessories" (page 9).

Memo

zFor good quality embroidery designs be sure to use embroidery thread designed for embroidery machines.

zBefore starting to embroider, be sure there is enough bobbin thread. If you continue embroidering when the bobbin thread is low, the thread may become tangled.

■Needle

Use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle. When embroidering on thick fabrics such as denim, use a 90/14 home sewing machine needle.

Memo

zA 75/11 needle is already installed when the machine is purchased.

zWhen replacing the needle, refer to "Replacing the needle" (page 28).

■Other

Embroidery frames "small" and "large" are optional. For details, refer to "Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame" (page 44).

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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 offConfirmation message is displayed CTurn on the machineCarriage 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 Preparing the Needle Needle precautionsChecking 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 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 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 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 Such a case, start from m again Upper threading is finishedGetting Ready Attaching a stabilizer Preparing the FabricMaterial 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 Copyright information Selecting Embroidery PatternsEmbroidery pattern types Setting for embroidering † Setting the display while 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 Using an embroidery card Selecting a frame patternSelect 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 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 fabricStitching starting point is set to lower left of the design Connecting character patternsEnter 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