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Brother HE 120 operation manual To revise the pattern, press, Pattern

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Brother HE 120 operation manual To revise the pattern, press, Pattern

Contents

Easy Thread Cassette System Cover a Included AccessoriesAccessories Cover B Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsFront view Cover C Needle and presser foot sectionRight-side/rear view Cover D Operation buttonsCover E Operation panelFollowing are available as optional accessories Optional AccessoriesList of Embroidery Cards Introduction Sewing Machine FeaturesContents Useful Functions Adjusting the Thread TensionAdjusting the Stitch Width and Length Stitch SettingsDesigning a Pattern My Custom Stitch MaintenanceSewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns Sewing combined patternsIndex TroubleshootingImportant Safety Instructions BlueNeutral Brown Live For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus onlyCongratulations on Choosing OUR Machine Getting Ready Turning the Machine On/Off Power supply precautionsTurning the Machine On/Off Turning on the machineTurning off the machine Stitch group selection screen LCD liquid crystal display operationViewing the LCD Utility stitch selection screenLCD liquid crystal display operation Changing the Machine SettingsCPress the item to be set Settings screen appearsSwitch screens using Previous page key Next page key DWhenkey. settings are complete, press BackChecking machine operating procedures CSwing up the bobbin thread spool pin Winding/Installing the BobbinBobbin precautions Winding the bobbinWinding/Installing the Bobbin LPress Start/stop button once Thread is cut to a suitable lengthBobbin cover opens Installing the bobbinInstall the bobbin wound with thread ASlide the bobbin cover latch to the rightGReattach the bobbin cover Be careful not to drop the bobbinBe sure to insert the bobbin correctly Cutter cuts the threadSpools that can be loaded into the thread cassette Upper ThreadingAbout the spool of thread Upper ThreadingLoading the spool into the thread cassette Thread cassette is raised Follow arrow 5 indicated on the thread cassette Close until it clicksFollow arrow 2 indicated on the thread cassette Threading the needle ACheck that the thread cassette indicator is lit up in greenWhen embroidering, go to e APlacepin. the spool of thread onto the extra spool Using the extra spool pinUpper threading is finished EClose the thread cassette compartment coverCReplace the needle Extra spool pin is now installedARemove the needle Refer to Replacing the needleFor details, refer to Replacing the needle Using the twin needlePress FInstall the twin needleKPresspanel. Settings key in the operation JTurnstitch.on the sewing machine and select aNStart sewing Pulling up the bobbin threadMPress Back key AInsert the bobbin into the shuttleSE-BrotherEsgml.book Page 34 Monday, June 30, 2003 344 PM This section provides information on sewing machine needles Needle precautionsReplacing the Needle Replacing the NeedleTransparent nylon thread Needle types and their usesThread and needle number Ball point needle gold coloredIncorrect needle Checking the needleReplacing the needle Correct needleAPlace the needle in the hole in the needle- changing tool Install the twin needle in the same wayNeedle-changing tool can not be used for the twin needle Needle is installedNeedle can be removed from the needle bar HLowerneedle.the needle-changing tool offReplacing the presser foot Presser foot precautionsReplacing the Presser Foot Presser foot is attached Replacing the Presser FootFor details, refer to Replacing the presser foot Removing the presser foot holderARemove the presser foot ASlide the flap off to the left Sewing Cylindrical PiecesFree-arm sewing Sewing Cylindrical PiecesSE-BrotherEsgml.book Page 44 Monday, June 30, 2003 344 PM Sewing Basics Sewing General sewing procedureCTurn on the sewing machine Selecting stitchingSewing Attach the presser footFabric is now positioned to be sewn Positioning the fabricCPlace the fabric under the presser foot Starting to sew HCut the threads For U.S.A. only Foot controller Model N5VMachine stops sewing with the needle lowered in the fabric Machine starts sewing in the normal sewing direction Securing the stitchingFor details, refer to Starting to sew Machine starts sewing Machine stops sewingSewing stitches When you have finished sewing, cut the threadsCutting the thread Release the start/stop button or foot controllerUsing the thread cutter Upper thread is too tight Adjusting the Thread TensionThread tension Correct thread tensionCTest it until the thread tension is suitable Adjusting the Thread TensionChanging the upper thread tension BSelect a stitch Adjusting the Stitch Width and LengthAdjusting the stitch width Stitch length can be adjusted on the LCD Adjusting the stitch lengthAdjusting the Stitch Width and Length SE-BrotherEsgml.book Page 58 Monday, June 30, 2003 344 PM Once Useful FunctionsUseful Functions CPress on the LCDAutomatically cutting the thread Thread is cut here Mirroring stitchesDSet the fabric in place, and press Start/ stop button once EOnce you have reached the endSewing curves Useful Sewing TipsTrial sewing Changing the sewing directionUseful Sewing Tips Sewing thick fabricsSewing thin fabrics Sewing stretch fabricsAligning the fabric with the presser foot Sewing an even seamAllowance Aligning the fabric with the guide footUtility Stitches Utility stitches Stitch SettingsStitch Settings Stitch Name Stitch Settings Quilting background stitching 7.0 4.0 Yes Yes Pattern for making adjustmentOther stitches DPresspanel. Menu key on the operation Selecting StitchingStitch types BAttach the presser footGPress the stitch selection Selecting StitchingFSelect the stitch type AAttach overcasting foot G Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot GOvercasting Stitches AAttach zigzag foot J Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot JOvercasting Stitches Sewing overcasting stitches using the side cutter ILowersewing.the presser foot lever, and then start HPosition the fabric in the side cutterIf the fabric is not positioned correctly, Basic stitching Basic StitchingBasting EStart sewing FWhen sewing is finished, cut the threadFor details, refer to Adjusting the stitch width Basic StitchingDSelect a stitch Blind Hem StitchingStitch CAttach blind hem foot RHem Blind Hem StitchingIf the needle catches too much of the hem fold Needle is too far to the leftButtonhole Stitching Buttonhole Stitching Buttonhole sewingFPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as If the button does not fit in the button guide plateSize of the buttonhole is set CAttach buttonhole foot aButtonhole lever b Bracket Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics DSelect stitch Button sewingFeed dogs are lowered Attach button-sewing foot MDo not press the thread cutter button Zipper can be sewn in place Zipper InsertionInserting a centered zipper Zipper InsertionJRemove the basting stitching ITopstitch around the zipperWrong side of fabric b 3 mm 1/8 inch Inserting a side zipperSE-BrotherEsgml.book Page 92 Monday, June 30, 2003 344 PM NTopstitch around the zipper CSew the fabric without stretching it Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeStretch stitching Elastic attachingSewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Quilting Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingAppliqué stitching DAttach zigzag foot J Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingSelect stitch 57 or Edge of the fabric, and sew using stitchPatchwork crazy quilt stitching PiecingFor details, refer to Removing the presser foot holder QuiltingFor a seam allowance on the left side BRemove the presser foot holder100 Normally, the drop feed lever is positioned at the right Free-motion quiltingRefer to Removing the presser foot holder Turnstitch.on the sewing machine, and then select aEPress Back key Satin stitching102 AConnect the foot controllerReinforcement Stitching Reinforcement StitchingTriple stretch stitching Bar tack stitchingEPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as 104BAttach buttonhole foot a Mm 1/16 inch in front of the pocket openingCSelect stitch 52 or Darning106 AAttach monogramming foot N Eyelet StitchingEyelet Stitching Eyelet stitch108 Decorative StitchingSet the stitch width to 7.0 mm 1/4 inch FagotingDecorative Stitching CAttach zigzag foot J Select stitch 26 or110 Scallop stitchingSmocking CSelecttension.stitch 20 , and then increase the thread Shell tuck stitchingSelect stitch 25 , 26 or FStitch between the straight stitchesSelect stitch 22 , 23 or Joining112 DStart sewing AInstall the wing needleHeirloom stitching BAttach monogramming foot NPattern is flipped 114DSew along the center of the unfrayed section 116 Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative PatternsSewing beautiful patterns Sewing patternsSelect Changing satin stitch lengthRealigning the pattern Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns118 BSelect the first pattern Sewing combined patternsCombining patterns Sewing combined patterns120 Storing a pattern ASelect one of the stitch groups except DCheck the contents if they can be deleted, then Press122 Deleting a stored patternPrepare a grid sheet set Designing a Pattern My Custom StitchDrawing a sketch of the pattern Designing a Pattern My Custom StitchHAfter all points have been entered, press Entering the pattern data124 BPress Menu key on the operation Panel, and then pressTo revise the pattern, press Point Examples of designs126 Steps for embroidering will be explained here Embroidery128 Embroidering neatlyWhat to prepare Needle Embroidering neatly130 Embroidery step by stepBTurn off the sewing machine Attaching the embroidery footAttaching the embroidery foot Attaching the embroidery footSet the embroidery foot perpendicular 132Turn the screwdriver toward the back Remove the presser foot holderFor details, refer to Attaching the presser foot holder Removing the embroidery footBTurn off the sewing machine CRaise the presser foot lever EAttach the presser foot holder134 Embroidery unit precautionsAttaching the embroidery unit Attaching the embroidery unitFTurn on the sewing machine Attaching the embroidery unitDRemove the embroidery unit cover ESlide the embroidery unit onto the sewing machine armBRemove the embroidery frame Removing the embroidery unit136 Embroidery unit separates from the sewing machine 138 † When it cannot be ironed or placed in the hoopPreparing the fabric Attaching a stabilizer material to the fabricPreparing the fabric Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame140 We recommend stabilizer material for embroidery BPlace the embroidery sheet on the inner frameFor details, refer to BRaise the presser foot lever Attaching the embroidery frameAttaching the embroidery frame 142Remove the embroidery frame Removing the embroidery frameAttaching the embroidery frame 144 Selecting embroidery patternsCopyright Information Embroidery pattern typesLCD button LCD liquid crystal display operationSelecting embroidery patterns Operation keys† Example Welcome Selecting characters146 BSelect the pattern Selecting embroidery patternsAPress embroidery pattern Pattern selection screen is displayedBSelect the frame shape Selecting a frame pattern148 APress the frame patternESelect a pattern Using an embroidery card150 EmbroideringEmbroidering a pattern Embroidering Applique will be displayed on the LCD Appliquéing152 Applique Position will be displayed on the LCDSE-BrotherEsgml.book Page 153 Monday, June 30, 2003 344 PM 154 Adjusting the layoutCCheck and adjust the layout Convenient FunctionsCPress Storing charactersConvenient Functions BSelect5. the pocket for storage from pocketsAPress Memory key CAfter checking the content, press156 Tight Loose Adjusting the thread tensionDSet up the correct color for the upper thread ResewingDRestart the embroidery Thread runs out partway through a designStopping while embroidering 158ETurn off the sewing machine 160 Appendix 162 MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface Cleaning the shuttleDo not apply oil to the shuttle MaintenanceDRemove the shuttle Grasp the shuttle, and then pull it outPresser foot lever is raised Lower the presser foot lever TroubleshootingCorrectly install the needle 164Shuttle TroubleshootingUpper thread was not Threaded correctly for example Remove the tangle thread. IfIs tangled or 166Skipped LCD 168Error Message Probable Cause Error messages170 SE-BrotherEsgml.book Page 171 Monday, June 30, 2003 344 PM 172 Nothing appears in the LCDOperation beep CPress Next page key. dPress OFF for the buzzer Cancelling the operation beepPress Settings key in the operation Bpanel Screen for changing the beep setting appears174 IndexIndex 66, 78 176English 885-S15/S14 XC6369-1211

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