Maintenance, Cleaning the machine surface, 162 | Brother HE 120

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

Maintenance

Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below.

Cleaning the machine surface

If the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in neutral detergent, squeeze it out firmly, and then wipe the surface of the machine. After cleaning it once with a wet cloth, wipe it again with a dry cloth.

CAUTION

●Unplug the power supply cord before cleaning the machine, otherwise injuries or an electric shock may occur.

Cleaning the shuttle

Sewing performance will suffer if dust collects in the shuttle; therefore, it should be cleaned periodically.

aTurn off the sewing machine.

bUnplug the power cord from the power supply jack on the right side of the sewing machine.

CAUTION

●Unplug the power supply cord before cleaning the machine, otherwise injuries or an electric shock may occur.

cGrasp both sides of the needle plate cover, and then slide it toward you.

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a Needle plate cover

X The needle plate cover is removed.

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Contents

Easy Thread Cassette System Included Accessories AccessoriesCover a Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Front viewCover B Needle and presser foot section Right-side/rear viewCover C Operation buttons Cover D Operation panel Cover E Optional Accessories Following are available as optional accessories List of Embroidery Cards Sewing Machine Features Introduction Contents Adjusting the Thread Tension Adjusting the Stitch Width and LengthStitch Settings Useful Functions Maintenance Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative PatternsSewing combined patterns Designing a Pattern My Custom Stitch Troubleshooting Index Important Safety Instructions For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only BlueNeutral Brown Live Congratulations on Choosing OUR Machine Getting Ready Power supply precautions Turning the Machine On/Off Turning on the machine Turning off the machineTurning the Machine On/Off LCD liquid crystal display operation Viewing the LCDUtility stitch selection screen Stitch group selection screen Changing the Machine Settings LCD liquid crystal display operation Settings screen appears Switch screens using Previous page key Next page keyDWhenkey. settings are complete, press Back CPress the item to be set Checking machine operating procedures Winding/Installing the Bobbin Bobbin precautionsWinding the bobbin CSwing up the bobbin thread spool pin Winding/Installing the Bobbin Thread is cut to a suitable length LPress Start/stop button once Installing the bobbin Install the bobbin wound with threadASlide the bobbin cover latch to the right Bobbin cover opens Be careful not to drop the bobbin Be sure to insert the bobbin correctlyCutter cuts the thread GReattach the bobbin cover Upper Threading About the spool of threadUpper Threading Spools that can be loaded into the thread cassette Loading the spool into the thread cassette Thread cassette is raised Close until it clicks Follow arrow 2 indicated on the thread cassetteFollow arrow 5 indicated on the thread cassette ACheck that the thread cassette indicator is lit up in green Threading the needle When embroidering, go to e Using the extra spool pin Upper threading is finishedEClose the thread cassette compartment cover APlacepin. the spool of thread onto the extra spool Extra spool pin is now installed ARemove the needleRefer to Replacing the needle CReplace the needle Using the twin needle For details, refer to Replacing the needle FInstall the twin needle KPresspanel. Settings key in the operationJTurnstitch.on the sewing machine and select a Press Pulling up the bobbin thread MPress Back keyAInsert the bobbin into the shuttle NStart sewing SE-BrotherEsgml.book Page 34 Monday, June 30, 2003 344 PM Needle precautions Replacing the NeedleReplacing the Needle This section provides information on sewing machine needles Needle types and their uses Thread and needle numberBall point needle gold colored Transparent nylon thread Checking the needle Replacing the needleCorrect needle Incorrect needle Install the twin needle in the same way APlace the needle in the hole in the needle- changing tool Needle is installed Needle can be removed from the needle barHLowerneedle.the needle-changing tool off Needle-changing tool can not be used for the twin needle Presser foot precautions Replacing the Presser FootReplacing the presser foot Replacing the Presser Foot Presser foot is attached Removing the presser foot holder ARemove the presser footFor details, refer to Replacing the presser foot Sewing Cylindrical Pieces Free-arm sewingSewing Cylindrical Pieces ASlide the flap off to the left SE-BrotherEsgml.book Page 44 Monday, June 30, 2003 344 PM Sewing Basics General sewing procedure Sewing Selecting stitching SewingAttach the presser foot CTurn on the sewing machine Positioning the fabric CPlace the fabric under the presser footFabric is now positioned to be sewn Starting to sew For U.S.A. only Foot controller Model N5V Machine stops sewing with the needle lowered in the fabricHCut the threads Securing the stitching For details, refer to Starting to sew Machine starts sewingMachine stops sewing Machine starts sewing in the normal sewing direction When you have finished sewing, cut the threads Cutting the threadRelease the start/stop button or foot controller Sewing stitches Using the thread cutter Adjusting the Thread Tension Thread tensionCorrect thread tension Upper thread is too tight Adjusting the Thread Tension Changing the upper thread tensionCTest it until the thread tension is suitable Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length Adjusting the stitch widthBSelect a stitch Adjusting the stitch length Adjusting the Stitch Width and LengthStitch length can be adjusted on the LCD SE-BrotherEsgml.book Page 58 Monday, June 30, 2003 344 PM Useful Functions Useful FunctionsCPress on the LCD Once Automatically cutting the thread Mirroring stitches DSet the fabric in place, and press Start/ stop button onceEOnce you have reached the end Thread is cut here Useful Sewing Tips Trial sewingChanging the sewing direction Sewing curves Sewing thick fabrics Sewing thin fabricsSewing stretch fabrics Useful Sewing Tips Sewing an even seam AllowanceAligning the fabric with the guide foot Aligning the fabric with the presser foot Utility Stitches Stitch Settings Utility stitches Stitch Settings Stitch Name Stitch Settings Quilting background stitching 7.0 4.0 Yes Pattern for making adjustment Other stitchesYes Selecting Stitching Stitch typesBAttach the presser foot DPresspanel. Menu key on the operation Selecting Stitching FSelect the stitch typeGPress the stitch selection Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot G Overcasting StitchesAAttach overcasting foot G Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot J Overcasting StitchesAAttach zigzag foot J Sewing overcasting stitches using the side cutter HPosition the fabric in the side cutter If the fabric is not positioned correctly,ILowersewing.the presser foot lever, and then start Basic Stitching BastingBasic stitching FWhen sewing is finished, cut the thread For details, refer to Adjusting the stitch widthBasic Stitching EStart sewing Blind Hem Stitching StitchCAttach blind hem foot R DSelect a stitch Blind Hem Stitching If the needle catches too much of the hem foldNeedle is too far to the left Hem Buttonhole Stitching Buttonhole sewing Buttonhole Stitching If the button does not fit in the button guide plate Size of the buttonhole is setCAttach buttonhole foot a FPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Buttonhole lever b Bracket Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics Button sewing Feed dogs are loweredAttach button-sewing foot M DSelect stitch Do not press the thread cutter button Zipper Insertion Inserting a centered zipperZipper Insertion Zipper can be sewn in place ITopstitch around the zipper JRemove the basting stitching Inserting a side zipper Wrong side of fabric b 3 mm 1/8 inch SE-BrotherEsgml.book Page 92 Monday, June 30, 2003 344 PM NTopstitch around the zipper Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Stretch stitchingElastic attaching CSew the fabric without stretching it Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Appliqué stitchingQuilting Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching DAttach zigzag foot J Edge of the fabric, and sew using stitch Patchwork crazy quilt stitchingPiecing Select stitch 57 or Quilting For a seam allowance on the left sideBRemove the presser foot holder For details, refer to Removing the presser foot holder 100 Free-motion quilting Refer to Removing the presser foot holderTurnstitch.on the sewing machine, and then select a Normally, the drop feed lever is positioned at the right Satin stitching 102AConnect the foot controller EPress Back key Reinforcement Stitching Triple stretch stitchingBar tack stitching Reinforcement Stitching 104 BAttach buttonhole foot aMm 1/16 inch in front of the pocket opening EPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Darning CSelect stitch 52 or 106 Eyelet Stitching Eyelet StitchingEyelet stitch AAttach monogramming foot N Decorative Stitching 108 Fagoting Decorative StitchingCAttach zigzag foot J Select stitch 26 or Set the stitch width to 7.0 mm 1/4 inch Scallop stitching Smocking110 Shell tuck stitching Select stitch 25 , 26 orFStitch between the straight stitches CSelecttension.stitch 20 , and then increase the thread Joining 112Select stitch 22 , 23 or AInstall the wing needle Heirloom stitchingBAttach monogramming foot N DStart sewing 114 Pattern is flipped DSew along the center of the unfrayed section Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns Sewing beautiful patternsSewing patterns 116 Changing satin stitch length Realigning the patternSewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns Select 118 Sewing combined patterns Combining patternsSewing combined patterns BSelect the first pattern 120 Storing a pattern DCheck the contents if they can be deleted, then Press 122Deleting a stored pattern ASelect one of the stitch groups except Designing a Pattern My Custom Stitch Drawing a sketch of the patternDesigning a Pattern My Custom Stitch Prepare a grid sheet set Entering the pattern data 124BPress Menu key on the operation Panel, and then press HAfter all points have been entered, press To revise the pattern, press Examples of designs 126Point Embroidery Steps for embroidering will be explained here Embroidering neatly What to prepare128 Embroidering neatly Needle Embroidery step by step 130 Attaching the embroidery foot Attaching the embroidery footAttaching the embroidery foot BTurn off the sewing machine 132 Turn the screwdriver toward the backRemove the presser foot holder Set the embroidery foot perpendicular Removing the embroidery foot BTurn off the sewing machine CRaise the presser foot leverEAttach the presser foot holder For details, refer to Attaching the presser foot holder Embroidery unit precautions Attaching the embroidery unitAttaching the embroidery unit 134 Attaching the embroidery unit DRemove the embroidery unit coverESlide the embroidery unit onto the sewing machine arm FTurn on the sewing machine Removing the embroidery unit 136BRemove the embroidery frame Embroidery unit separates from the sewing machine † When it cannot be ironed or placed in the hoop Preparing the fabricAttaching a stabilizer material to the fabric 138 Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame Preparing the fabric 140 BPlace the embroidery sheet on the inner frame For details, refer toWe recommend stabilizer material for embroidery Attaching the embroidery frame Attaching the embroidery frame142 BRaise the presser foot lever Removing the embroidery frame Attaching the embroidery frameRemove the embroidery frame Selecting embroidery patterns Copyright InformationEmbroidery pattern types 144 LCD liquid crystal display operation Selecting embroidery patternsOperation keys LCD button Selecting characters 146† Example Welcome Selecting embroidery patterns APress embroidery patternPattern selection screen is displayed BSelect the pattern Selecting a frame pattern 148APress the frame pattern BSelect the frame shape Using an embroidery card ESelect a pattern Embroidering Embroidering a pattern150 Embroidering Appliquéing 152Applique Position will be displayed on the LCD Applique will be displayed on the LCD SE-BrotherEsgml.book Page 153 Monday, June 30, 2003 344 PM Adjusting the layout CCheck and adjust the layoutConvenient Functions 154 Storing characters Convenient FunctionsBSelect5. the pocket for storage from pockets CPress CAfter checking the content, press 156APress Memory key Adjusting the thread tension DSet up the correct color for the upper threadResewing Tight Loose Thread runs out partway through a design Stopping while embroidering158 DRestart the embroidery ETurn off the sewing machine 160 Appendix Maintenance Cleaning the machine surfaceCleaning the shuttle 162 Maintenance DRemove the shuttleGrasp the shuttle, and then pull it out Do not apply oil to the shuttle Troubleshooting Correctly install the needle164 Presser foot lever is raised Lower the presser foot lever Troubleshooting Upper thread was not Threaded correctly for exampleRemove the tangle thread. If Shuttle 166 Is tangled or Skipped 168 LCD Error messages Error Message Probable Cause 170 SE-BrotherEsgml.book Page 171 Monday, June 30, 2003 344 PM Nothing appears in the LCD Operation beep172 Cancelling the operation beep Press Settings key in the operation BpanelScreen for changing the beep setting appears CPress Next page key. dPress OFF for the buzzer Index 174 Index 176 66, 78 English 885-S15/S14 XC6369-1211