Appendix

3	APPENDIX
	The various maintenance and troubleshooting procedures are described in this chapter.
	Care and Maintenance	74
	Attaching the Embroidery Foot	76
	Troubleshooting	78
	Upgrading Your Machine's Software	86
	Index	87

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Brother 885-V51, XE5427-001 operation manual Appendix

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 CTurn on the machine Confirmation message is displayedCarriage moves to its initial position 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 Needle precautions Preparing the NeedleChecking 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 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 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 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 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 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 Select the stitch Using an embroidery cardSelecting a frame pattern Select the frame shape CTurn on the machine DPress On the screen ESelect a patternOperation is the same as in Selecting an embroidery 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 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 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

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