Brother XE5427-001, 885-V51 Troubleshooting, Correctly install the needle, Has a burr on it

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APPENDIX ——————————————————————————————————————————————

Troubleshooting

If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service. You can solve most problems by yourself. If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at [http://solutions.brother.com].

If the problem persists, contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center.

Symptom

Probable Cause

Remedy

Reference

 

 

 

 

 

The machine is not turned on.

Turn on the machine.

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The start/stop button was not

Press the start/stop button.

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pressed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The machine does

The presser foot lever is raised.

Lower the presser foot lever.

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not operate.

The bobbin winder shaft is on the

Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the

 

 

 

 

right side after winding the

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left.

 

bobbin.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The embroidery unit is not

Attach the embroidery unit.

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attached on the machine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The needle is incorrectly installed.

Correctly install the needle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The needle clamp screw is loose.

Use the screwdriver to firmly tighten

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the screw.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The needle is bent or blunt.

Replace the needle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The upper thread tension is too

Loosen the upper thread tension.

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tight.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The spool is incorrectly installed.

Correctly install the spool.

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The area around the hole in the

Replace the needle plate. Contact

 

 

needle plate is scratched, or has a

your dealer or the nearest authorized

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The needle breaks.

burr on it.

service center.

 

 

 

 

The area around the hole in the

Replace the embroidery foot. Contact

 

 

 

 

embroidery foot is scratched, or

your dealer or the nearest authorized

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has a burr on it.

service center.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The bobbin case is scratched, or

Replace the bobbin case. Contact

 

 

your dealer or the nearest authorized

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has a burr on it.

 

service center.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Incorrect bobbins will not work

 

 

A bobbin designed specifically for

properly. Only use a bobbin

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this machine is not used.

designed specifically for this

 

 

 

 

machine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The upper thread was not

Correct the upper threading.

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threaded correctly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The upper thread was not

 

 

 

threaded correctly (for example,

 

 

The upper thread

the spool is not installed correctly,

Correct the upper threading.

 

the spool cap is too big for the

Use the spool cap that best fits the

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breaks.

spool being used, or the thread

size of the spool being used.

 

 

 

 

has come out of the needle bar

 

 

 

thread guide.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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 offCarriage moves to its initial position CTurn on the machineConfirmation message is displayed 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 Checking the needle Needle precautionsPreparing 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 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 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 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 Such a case, start from m again Upper threading is finishedGetting Ready Material to the fabric Preparing the FabricAttaching a stabilizer 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 toAbobbin and set it into the bobbin case Attaching the Embroidery FrameAttaching the embroidery frame Removing the embroidery frame ARaise the presser foot leverEmbroidery Embroidery pattern types Selecting Embroidery PatternsCopyright information Setting for embroidering † Setting the display while 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 Using an embroidery card Selecting a frame patternSelect 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 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 fabricEnter DEF and press Press KPress to turn it to Connecting character patternsStitching starting point is set to lower left of the design 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