Brother XE5427-001, 885-V51 Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame, Embroidery frame medium

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Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame

The fabric is stretched in the embroidery frame. If the fabric is loose, the quality of the embroidery pattern may be poor. Put the fabric in the frame without slack following the steps below. Have a fabric with a stabilizer material attached and the embroidery frame (medium, small or large) ready.

■Embroidery frame (medium)

Patterns with a height of up to 10 cm (4 inches) and a width of up to 10 cm (4 inches) can be embroidered.

■Embroidery frame (small) [option]

Patterns with a height of up to 2 cm (1 inch) and a width of up to 6 cm (2-1/2 inches) can be embroidered. This is used for letters and other small embroidery.

Memo

zThere are patterns for which embroidery frame (small) cannot be used.

■Embroidery frame (large) [option]

Embroidery can be done in an area with a height of up to 17 cm (6-7/10 inch) and a width of up to 10 cm (4 inch). This is used to embroider multiple patterns without changing the fabric position in the frame.

CAUTION

●Use the embroidery frame that matches the size of the pattern being embroidered. Otherwise, the embroidery frame may be hit by the embroidery foot and cause injury or needle breakage.

aLoosen the embroidery frame adjustment screw and remove the inner and outer frames, placing the outer frame on a flat surface.

Separate the inner and outer frame by removing inner frame upward.

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b

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aInner frame

bOuter frame

cAdjustment screw

bPlace the fabric with the stabilizer material on top of the outer frame.

Have the right side of the cloth up.

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aRight side

cPressfabric.the inner frame in from the top of the

Line up on the inner frame and on outer frame.

dTighten the adjustment screw by hand just enough to secure the fabric.

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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 Troubleshooting Using the Memory FunctionCare and Maintenance 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/OffTurning on the machine CUnplug the power supply cord from the electrical outletDUnplugjack. the power cord from the power supply 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 BPress , and then press Removing the embroidery unitARemove the embroidery frame CTurn off the machinePattern type selection LCD Liquid Crystal Display OperationViewing the LCD Moves the embroidery unit carriage to its storage positionChanging the machine settings ATurn on the machine BPresspanel. Settings key on the operationDWhen settings are complete, press Back key CPress the item to be setBPresspanel. Help key on the operation Checking machine operating proceduresDPressnext page. Next page key to switch to CPress the item to be displayedPreparing Items for Embroidering Preparing the Needle Needle precautionsChecking the needle Replacing the needle DLower the presser foot leverWinding the bobbin Winding/Installing the BobbinBobbin precautions 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 Actual size Installing the bobbinInstall the bobbin wound with thread This modelBe sure to insert the bobbin correctly Bobbin cover opensBe careful not to drop the bobbin 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 Embroidery frame small option Setting the fabric in the embroidery frameEmbroidery frame medium 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 Select the frame shape Using an embroidery cardSelecting a frame pattern Select the stitchESelect a pattern CTurn on the machine DPress On the screenOperation is the same as in Selecting an embroidery pattern Prepareon the screen.embroidery thread of the color shown c EmbroideringEmbroidering a pattern BSet the embroidery thread, and thread the needlePress Thread cutter button once EPress Start/stop buttonHPress Start/stop button again Needle is raised and the threads are cutMCut the excess thread AppliquéingKRemove the upper thread ASelect an appliqué patternPosition for the appliqué is stitched, and the machine stops Adjusting the layout and the size Editing and Saving PatternsLayout key Size keyChange position keys Rotation keyAdjusting the upper thread tension Bobbin thread is too loose Adjusting the bobbin thread tensionBobbin thread is too tight 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 stopASet the upper thread or bobbin thread Press Thread runs out partway through a designStopping while embroidering Forward one stitch increases the stitch numberFTurnpattern.on the machine, and then select Always remove the embroidery unit when you move the machineETurn off the machine KRestart the embroideryPrecautions on Using the Computer to Create and Save Data Using the Memory FunctionEmbroidery data precautions Tajima .dst Embroidery DataSelected pattern is shown in reverse highlighting Switch screens using Previous page keySaving patterns CPressRetrieving embroidery patterns from the computer ESelect the pattern you wish to retrieve Switch screens usingGAdjust the pattern as desired, and then begin embroidering FPressAppendix Cleaning the race Care and MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface 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 Burr on it Service center Area around the hole TroubleshootingCorrectly install the needle Embroidery foot is scratched, orOn it Remove the tangled thread. IfBobbin-winding thread guide Correctly Thread is tangledBobbin thread Correctly install the needle Thread tension is incorrectThread tension is incorrect 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 keyRefer to When the embroidery unit is attachedEmbroidery key was pressed when the embroidery unit is not An Embroidery Memory Card that may not compatible with yourAdjusting the LCD Operation beepUpgrading Your Machines Software When the following screen appears, upgrading is completedThen start the procedure again from step Following screen appearsIndex Air vent10, 31 Page 885-V51 English XE5427-001