Attaching the Embroidery Unit

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This section describes how to attach the embroidery unit.

Embroidery unit precautions

CAUTION

●Do not move the machine with the embroidery unit in place. The embroidery unit may be dropped and cause injury.

●Keep your hands and other objects away from the embroidery carriage and frame. Otherwise injury may result.

Note

zDo not touch the connector in the embroidery unit connector slot. The connector could be damaged, and it may cause malfunctions.

zDo not lift up on the embroidery carriage, and do not forcefully move it. It may cause malfunctions.

Attaching the embroidery unit

Get the embroidery unit ready.

aMake sure that the machine is turned off.

Memo

zAlways turn off the machine before attaching the embroidery unit. It may cause malfunctions.

aCarriage

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Contents

Product Code Page Introduction Important Safety Instructions For repair or adjustment For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only Page Contents Care and Maintenance Using the Memory FunctionTroubleshooting Embroidering USB port Machine Features Included accessories Accessories Following are available as optional accessories Optional accessories Front view Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Right-side/rear view Needle and embroidery foot section Start/stop button Operation buttons LCD liquid crystal display touch panel Operation panelPage Getting Ready Basic Steps for Embroidering Turning the Machine On/Off Power supply precautions DUnplugjack. the power cord from the power supply CUnplug the power supply cord from the electrical outletTurning on the machine Turning off the machine Attaching the Embroidery Unit Embroidery unit precautionsAttaching the embroidery unit AMake sure that the machine is turned off CTurn on the machine Confirmation message is displayedCarriage moves to its initial position ARemove the embroidery frame Removing the embroidery unitBPress , and then press CTurn off the machine Viewing the LCD LCD Liquid Crystal Display OperationPattern type selection Moves the embroidery unit carriage to its storage position Changing the machine settings DWhen settings are complete, press Back key BPresspanel. Settings key on the operationATurn on the machine CPress the item to be set DPressnext page. Next page key to switch to Checking machine operating proceduresBPresspanel. Help key on the operation CPress the item to be displayed Preparing Items for Embroidering Needle precautions Preparing the NeedleChecking the needle DLower the presser foot lever Replacing the needle Bobbin precautions Winding/Installing the BobbinWinding the bobbin This model Other model Use the embroidery bobbin thread for embroidering Start/stop button lights up in orange Make sure that the thread passes under the pretension disk LPress Start/stop button once Start/stop button immediately to stop the bobbin windingBobbin winding will stop When the thread became tangled under the bobbin winder seat Install the bobbin wound with thread Installing the bobbinActual size This model Be careful not to drop the bobbin Bobbin cover opensBe sure to insert the bobbin correctly Cutter cuts the thread Reattach the bobbin cover Upper Threading About the spool of threadInformation about the spools of thread is described below Threading the upper thread ATurn on the machine BRaise the presser foot leverEmbroidery foot is raised Hand as shown below Thread take-up lever Upper threading is finished Such a case, start from m again Getting Ready Preparing the Fabric Attaching a stabilizerMaterial to the fabric Embroidery frame medium Setting the fabric in the embroidery frameEmbroidery frame small option Embroidery frame large option Medium Option Embroidery sheet large option Embroidery sheet For details, refer to BPlace the embroidery sheet on the inner frame Attaching the Embroidery Frame Attaching the embroidery frameAbobbin and set it into the bobbin case ARaise the presser foot lever Removing the embroidery frame Embroidery Selecting Embroidery Patterns Copyright informationEmbroidery pattern types † Setting the display while embroidering Setting for embroidering LCD button Example Selecting alphanumeric characters Selecting alphanumeric characters Example Selecting an embroidery patternSpecify the characters for embroidery Selecting an embroidery pattern APressSelect the pattern Selecting a frame pattern Using an embroidery cardSelect the frame shape Select the stitch CTurn on the machine DPress On the screen ESelect a patternOperation is the same as in Selecting an embroidery pattern Embroidering a pattern EmbroideringPrepareon the screen.embroidery thread of the color shown c BSet the embroidery thread, and thread the needle HPress Start/stop button again EPress Start/stop buttonPress Thread cutter button once Needle is raised and the threads are cut KRemove the upper thread AppliquéingMCut the excess thread ASelect an appliqué pattern Position for the appliqué is stitched, and the machine stops Editing and Saving Patterns Adjusting the layout and the size Change position keys Size keyLayout key Rotation key Adjusting 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 fabric Connecting character patterns Stitching starting point is set to lower left of the designEnter DEF and press Press KPress to turn it to APressmachine. Start/stop button to stop Resewing Stopping while embroidering Thread runs out partway through a designASet the upper thread or bobbin thread Press Forward one stitch increases the stitch number ETurn off the machine Always remove the embroidery unit when you move the machineFTurnpattern.on the machine, and then select KRestart the embroidery Embroidery data precautions Using the Memory FunctionPrecautions on Using the Computer to Create and Save Data Tajima .dst Embroidery Data Saving patterns Switch screens using Previous page keySelected pattern is shown in reverse highlighting CPress Retrieving embroidery patterns from the computer GAdjust the pattern as desired, and then begin embroidering Switch screens usingESelect the pattern you wish to retrieve FPress Appendix Cleaning the machine surface Care and MaintenanceCleaning the race FRemove the bobbin case Do 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 shown Set the embroidery foot perpendicular Correctly install the needle TroubleshootingBurr on it Service center Area around the hole Embroidery foot is scratched, or Bobbin-winding thread guide Correctly Remove the tangled thread. IfOn it Thread is tangled Thread tension is incorrect Correctly install the needle Thread tension is incorrectBobbin thread Needle is bent or blunt Replace the needle Skipped No pattern selected Select a pattern Be sure to rethread the machine. If you press Error messages Pressing Retrieve key Error Message Probable Cause Embroidery 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 your Operation beep Adjusting the LCD Then start the procedure again from step When the following screen appears, upgrading is completedUpgrading Your Machines Software Following screen appears Air vent Index 10, 31 Page 885-V51 English XE5427-001