Brother 885-V51, XE5427-001 When the thread became tangled under the bobbin winder seat

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nCut the thread with scissors, slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left, and then remove the bobbin from the shaft.

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zIf the bobbin winder shaft is set to the right side, the needle will not move. (Embroidering is impossible.)

zWhen the machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; this is not a malfunction.

■When the thread became tangled under the bobbin winder seat.

If the bobbin winding starts when the thread is not passed under the pretension disk of the bobbin- winding thread guide correctly, the thread may

become tangled under the bobbin winder seat.1 In such a case, wind off the thread according to the following procedure.

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aThread

bBobbin winder seat

CAUTION

●Do not remove the bobbin winder seat even if the thread become tangled under the bobbin winder seat. It may result in injuries.

●Do not remove the screw of the bobbin winder presser, otherwise the machine may be damaged; you cannot wind off the thread by removing the screw.

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aScrew of the bobbin winder presser

aIf the thread become tangled under the bobbin winder seat, press (Start/stop button) once to stop the bobbin winding.

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aStart/stop button

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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 Embroidering Using the Memory FunctionCare and Maintenance TroubleshootingUSB 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 precautionsTurning off the machine CUnplug the power supply cord from the electrical outletDUnplugjack. the power cord from the power supply Turning on the machineAMake sure that the machine is turned off Embroidery unit precautionsAttaching the Embroidery Unit Attaching the embroidery unitCarriage moves to its initial position CTurn on the machineConfirmation message is displayed CTurn off the machine Removing the embroidery unitARemove the embroidery frame BPress , and then pressMoves the embroidery unit carriage to its storage position LCD Liquid Crystal Display OperationViewing the LCD Pattern type selectionChanging the machine settings CPress the item to be set BPresspanel. Settings key on the operationDWhen settings are complete, press Back key ATurn on the machineCPress the item to be displayed Checking machine operating proceduresDPressnext page. Next page key to switch to BPresspanel. Help key on the operationPreparing Items for Embroidering Checking the needle Needle precautionsPreparing the Needle DLower the presser foot lever Replacing the needleThis model Other model Winding/Installing the BobbinBobbin precautions Winding the bobbinUse the embroidery bobbin thread for embroidering Start/stop button lights up in orangeMake sure that the thread passes under the pretension disk Bobbin winding will stop LPress Start/stop button onceStart/stop button immediately to stop the bobbin winding When the thread became tangled under the bobbin winder seat This model Installing the bobbinInstall the bobbin wound with thread Actual sizeCutter cuts the thread Bobbin cover opensBe careful not to drop the bobbin Be sure to insert the bobbin correctlyReattach the bobbin cover Information about the spools of thread is described below Upper ThreadingAbout the spool of thread Embroidery foot is raised Threading the upper threadATurn on the machine BRaise the presser foot lever Hand as shown below Thread take-up lever Upper threading is finished Such a case, start from m againGetting Ready Material to the fabric Preparing the FabricAttaching a stabilizer Embroidery frame large option Setting the fabric in the embroidery frameEmbroidery frame medium Embroidery frame small optionMedium Option Embroidery sheet large option Embroidery sheetFor details, refer to BPlace the embroidery sheet on the inner frameAbobbin and set it into the bobbin case Attaching the Embroidery FrameAttaching the embroidery frame ARaise the presser foot lever Removing the embroidery frameEmbroidery Embroidery pattern types Selecting Embroidery PatternsCopyright information † Setting the display while embroidering Setting for embroideringLCD button Example Selecting alphanumeric characters Specify the characters for embroidery Selecting alphanumeric charactersExample Selecting an embroidery pattern Select the pattern Selecting an embroidery patternAPress Select the stitch Using an embroidery cardSelecting a frame pattern Select the frame shapeOperation is the same as in Selecting an embroidery pattern CTurn on the machine DPress On the screenESelect a pattern BSet the embroidery thread, and thread the needle EmbroideringEmbroidering a pattern Prepareon the screen.embroidery thread of the color shown cNeedle is raised and the threads are cut EPress Start/stop buttonHPress Start/stop button again Press Thread cutter button onceASelect an appliqué pattern AppliquéingKRemove the upper thread MCut the excess threadPosition for the appliqué is stitched, and the machine stops Editing and Saving Patterns Adjusting the layout and the sizeRotation key Size keyChange position keys Layout keyAdjusting the upper thread tension Bobbin thread appears slightly on the right side of fabric Adjusting the bobbin thread tensionBobbin thread is too tight Bobbin thread is too looseEnter DEF and press Press KPress to turn it to Connecting character patternsStitching starting point is set to lower left of the design APressmachine. Start/stop button to stop ResewingForward one stitch increases the stitch number Thread runs out partway through a designStopping while embroidering ASet the upper thread or bobbin thread PressKRestart the embroidery Always remove the embroidery unit when you move the machineETurn off the machine FTurnpattern.on the machine, and then selectTajima .dst Embroidery Data Using the Memory FunctionEmbroidery data precautions Precautions on Using the Computer to Create and Save DataCPress Switch screens using Previous page keySaving patterns Selected pattern is shown in reverse highlightingRetrieving embroidery patterns from the computer FPress Switch screens usingGAdjust the pattern as desired, and then begin embroidering ESelect the pattern you wish to retrieveAppendix FRemove the bobbin case Care and MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface Cleaning the raceDo not apply oil to the bobbin case DHold the embroidery foot Q with your right hand, as shown This section describes how to attach the embroidery foot QAttaching the Embroidery Foot Attaching the embroidery footSet the embroidery foot perpendicular Embroidery foot is scratched, or TroubleshootingCorrectly install the needle Burr on it Service center Area around the holeThread is tangled Remove the tangled thread. IfBobbin-winding thread guide Correctly On itNeedle is bent or blunt Replace the needle Skipped Correctly install the needle Thread tension is incorrectThread tension is incorrect Bobbin threadNo pattern selected Select a pattern Be sure to rethread the machine. If you press Error messagesPressing Retrieve key Error Message Probable CauseAn Embroidery Memory Card that may not compatible with your When the embroidery unit is attachedEmbroidery key was pressed when the embroidery unit is not Refer toOperation beep Adjusting the LCDFollowing screen appears When the following screen appears, upgrading is completedThen start the procedure again from step Upgrading Your Machines SoftwareAir vent Index10, 31 Page 885-V51 English XE5427-001