Brother 885-V51, XE5427-001 operation manual For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only

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FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY

IMPORTANT

•In the event of replacing the plug fuse, use a fuse approved by ASTA to BS 1362, i.e. carrying themark, rating as marked on plug.

•Always replace the fuse cover. Never use plugs with the fuse cover omitted.

•If the available electrical outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment, you should contact your authorized dealer to obtain the correct lead.

FOR USERS IN AC INPUT 220-240V COUNTRIES

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

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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 offCarriage moves to its initial position CTurn on the machineConfirmation message is displayed 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 Checking the needle Needle precautionsPreparing 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 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 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 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 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 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 Selecting a frame pattern Using an embroidery cardSelect the frame shape Select the stitchOperation is the same as in Selecting an embroidery pattern CTurn on the machine DPress On the screenESelect a 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 fabricEnter 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 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