Removing the embroidery unit | Brother 885-V51, XE5427-001 specs

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Removing the embroidery unit

Make sure that the machine is completely stopped and follow the instructions below.

aRemove the embroidery frame.

•For details on removing the embroidery frame, refer to "Removing the embroidery frame" (page 48).

bPress , and then press .

XThe embroidery carriage moves into a position where it can be saved.

cTurn off the machine.

CAUTION

●Always turn off the machine before removing the embroidery unit. It may cause malfunctions if removed when the machine is turned on.

dHold the release button on the bottom left of the embroidery unit, and slowly pull the embroidery unit to the left.

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aRelease button

XThe embroidery unit separates from the machine.

CAUTION

●Do not carry the embroidery unit by holding the carriage. It may cause malfunctions.

Attaching the Embroidery Unit 21

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Brother 885-V51 Removing the embroidery unit, ARemove the embroidery frame, BPress , and then press, CTurn off the machine

Contents

Product Code Page Introduction Important Safety Instructions For repair or adjustment For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only Page Contents Embroidering Using the Memory FunctionCare and Maintenance Troubleshooting 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 Turning off the machine CUnplug the power supply cord from the electrical outletDUnplugjack. the power cord from the power supply Turning on the machine AMake sure that the machine is turned off Embroidery unit precautionsAttaching the Embroidery Unit Attaching the embroidery unit Carriage 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 press Moves the embroidery unit carriage to its storage position LCD Liquid Crystal Display OperationViewing the LCD Pattern type selection Changing the machine settings CPress the item to be set BPresspanel. Settings key on the operationDWhen settings are complete, press Back key ATurn on the machine CPress the item to be displayed Checking machine operating proceduresDPressnext page. Next page key to switch to BPresspanel. Help key on the operation Preparing Items for Embroidering Checking the needle Needle precautionsPreparing the Needle DLower the presser foot lever Replacing the needle This model Other model Winding/Installing the BobbinBobbin precautions Winding the bobbin Use the embroidery bobbin thread for embroidering Start/stop button lights up in orange Make 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 size Cutter cuts the thread Bobbin cover opensBe careful not to drop the bobbin Be sure to insert the bobbin correctly Reattach 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 again Getting 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 option Medium Option Embroidery sheet large option Embroidery sheet For details, refer to BPlace the embroidery sheet on the inner frame Abobbin and set it into the bobbin case Attaching the Embroidery FrameAttaching the embroidery frame ARaise the presser foot lever Removing the embroidery frame Embroidery Embroidery pattern types Selecting Embroidery PatternsCopyright information † Setting the display while embroidering Setting for embroidering LCD 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 shape Operation 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 c Needle is raised and the threads are cut EPress Start/stop buttonHPress Start/stop button again Press Thread cutter button once ASelect an appliqué pattern AppliquéingKRemove the upper thread MCut the excess thread Position for the appliqué is stitched, and the machine stops Editing and Saving Patterns Adjusting the layout and the size Rotation key Size keyChange position keys Layout key Adjusting 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 loose Enter 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 Resewing Forward one stitch increases the stitch number Thread runs out partway through a designStopping while embroidering ASet the upper thread or bobbin thread Press KRestart the embroidery Always remove the embroidery unit when you move the machineETurn off the machine FTurnpattern.on the machine, and then select Tajima .dst Embroidery Data Using the Memory FunctionEmbroidery data precautions Precautions on Using the Computer to Create and Save Data CPress Switch screens using Previous page keySaving patterns Selected pattern is shown in reverse highlighting Retrieving embroidery patterns from the computer FPress Switch screens usingGAdjust the pattern as desired, and then begin embroidering ESelect the pattern you wish to retrieve Appendix FRemove the bobbin case Care and MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface Cleaning the race Do 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 foot Set the embroidery foot perpendicular Embroidery foot is scratched, or TroubleshootingCorrectly install the needle Burr on it Service center Area around the hole Thread is tangled Remove the tangled thread. IfBobbin-winding thread guide Correctly On it Needle is bent or blunt Replace the needle Skipped Correctly install the needle Thread tension is incorrectThread tension is incorrect Bobbin thread No pattern selected Select a pattern Be sure to rethread the machine. If you press Error messages Pressing Retrieve key Error Message Probable Cause An 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 to Operation beep Adjusting the LCD Following screen appears When the following screen appears, upgrading is completedThen start the procedure again from step Upgrading Your Machines Software Air vent Index 10, 31 Page 885-V51 English XE5427-001