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Error Message	Probable Cause

You tried to recall a pattern not saved on the card with an embroidery card in place.

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Brother HE 120 operation manual SE-BrotherEsgml.book Page 171 Monday, June 30, 2003 344 PM

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 Cover D Operation buttonsCover E Operation panelFollowing are available as optional accessories Optional AccessoriesList of Embroidery Cards Introduction Sewing Machine FeaturesContents Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length Adjusting the Thread TensionStitch Settings Useful FunctionsSewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns MaintenanceSewing combined patterns Designing a Pattern My Custom StitchIndex 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 on the machine Turning off the machineTurning the Machine On/Off Viewing the LCD LCD liquid crystal display operationUtility stitch selection screen Stitch group selection screenLCD liquid crystal display operation Changing the Machine SettingsSwitch screens using Previous page key Next page key Settings screen appearsDWhenkey. settings are complete, press Back CPress the item to be setChecking machine operating procedures Bobbin precautions Winding/Installing the BobbinWinding the bobbin CSwing up the bobbin thread spool pinWinding/Installing the Bobbin LPress Start/stop button once Thread is cut to a suitable lengthInstall the bobbin wound with thread Installing the bobbinASlide the bobbin cover latch to the right Bobbin cover opensBe sure to insert the bobbin correctly Be careful not to drop the bobbinCutter cuts the thread GReattach the bobbin coverAbout the spool of thread Upper ThreadingUpper Threading Spools that can be loaded into the thread cassetteLoading 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 Threading the needle ACheck that the thread cassette indicator is lit up in greenWhen embroidering, go to e Upper threading is finished Using the extra spool pinEClose the thread cassette compartment cover APlacepin. the spool of thread onto the extra spoolARemove the needle Extra spool pin is now installedRefer to Replacing the needle CReplace the needleFor details, refer to Replacing the needle Using the twin needleKPresspanel. Settings key in the operation FInstall the twin needleJTurnstitch.on the sewing machine and select a PressMPress Back key Pulling up the bobbin threadAInsert the bobbin into the shuttle NStart sewingSE-BrotherEsgml.book Page 34 Monday, June 30, 2003 344 PM Replacing the Needle Needle precautionsReplacing the Needle This section provides information on sewing machine needlesThread and needle number Needle types and their usesBall point needle gold colored Transparent nylon threadReplacing the needle Checking the needleCorrect needle Incorrect needleAPlace the needle in the hole in the needle- changing tool Install the twin needle in the same wayNeedle can be removed from the needle bar Needle is installedHLowerneedle.the needle-changing tool off Needle-changing tool can not be used for the twin needlePresser foot precautions Replacing the Presser FootReplacing the presser foot Presser foot is attached Replacing the Presser FootRemoving the presser foot holder ARemove the presser footFor details, refer to Replacing the presser foot Free-arm sewing Sewing Cylindrical PiecesSewing Cylindrical Pieces ASlide the flap off to the leftSE-BrotherEsgml.book Page 44 Monday, June 30, 2003 344 PM Sewing Basics Sewing General sewing procedureSewing Selecting stitchingAttach the presser foot CTurn on the sewing machinePositioning 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 For details, refer to Starting to sew Machine starts sewing Securing the stitchingMachine stops sewing Machine starts sewing in the normal sewing directionCutting the thread When you have finished sewing, cut the threadsRelease the start/stop button or foot controller Sewing stitchesUsing the thread cutter Thread tension Adjusting the Thread TensionCorrect thread tension Upper thread is too tightAdjusting 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 OnceAutomatically cutting the thread DSet the fabric in place, and press Start/ stop button once Mirroring stitchesEOnce you have reached the end Thread is cut hereTrial sewing Useful Sewing TipsChanging the sewing direction Sewing curvesSewing thin fabrics Sewing thick fabricsSewing stretch fabrics Useful Sewing TipsAllowance Sewing an even seamAligning the fabric with the guide foot Aligning the fabric with the presser footUtility Stitches Utility stitches Stitch SettingsStitch Settings Stitch Name Stitch Settings Quilting background stitching 7.0 4.0 Yes Pattern for making adjustment Other stitchesYes Stitch types Selecting StitchingBAttach the presser foot DPresspanel. Menu key on the operationSelecting 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 For details, refer to Adjusting the stitch width FWhen sewing is finished, cut the threadBasic Stitching EStart sewingStitch Blind Hem StitchingCAttach blind hem foot R DSelect a stitchIf the needle catches too much of the hem fold Blind Hem StitchingNeedle is too far to the left HemButtonhole Stitching Buttonhole Stitching Buttonhole sewingSize of the buttonhole is set If the button does not fit in the button guide plateCAttach buttonhole foot a FPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far asButtonhole lever b Bracket Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics Feed dogs are lowered Button sewingAttach button-sewing foot M DSelect stitchDo not press the thread cutter button Inserting a centered zipper Zipper InsertionZipper Insertion Zipper can be sewn in placeJRemove 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 Stretch stitching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeElastic attaching CSew the fabric without stretching itSewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Appliqué stitchingQuilting DAttach zigzag foot J Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingPatchwork crazy quilt stitching Edge of the fabric, and sew using stitchPiecing Select stitch 57 orFor a seam allowance on the left side QuiltingBRemove the presser foot holder For details, refer to Removing the presser foot holder100 Refer to Removing the presser foot holder Free-motion quiltingTurnstitch.on the sewing machine, and then select a Normally, the drop feed lever is positioned at the right102 Satin stitchingAConnect the foot controller EPress Back keyTriple stretch stitching Reinforcement StitchingBar tack stitching Reinforcement StitchingBAttach buttonhole foot a 104Mm 1/16 inch in front of the pocket opening EPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far asCSelect stitch 52 or Darning106 Eyelet Stitching Eyelet StitchingEyelet stitch AAttach monogramming foot N108 Decorative StitchingDecorative Stitching FagotingCAttach zigzag foot J Select stitch 26 or Set the stitch width to 7.0 mm 1/4 inchScallop stitching Smocking110 Select stitch 25 , 26 or Shell tuck stitchingFStitch between the straight stitches CSelecttension.stitch 20 , and then increase the threadJoining 112Select stitch 22 , 23 or Heirloom stitching AInstall the wing needleBAttach monogramming foot N DStart sewingPattern is flipped 114DSew along the center of the unfrayed section Sewing beautiful patterns Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative PatternsSewing patterns 116Realigning the pattern Changing satin stitch lengthSewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns Select118 Combining patterns Sewing combined patternsSewing combined patterns BSelect the first pattern120 Storing a pattern 122 DCheck the contents if they can be deleted, then PressDeleting a stored pattern ASelect one of the stitch groups exceptDrawing a sketch of the pattern Designing a Pattern My Custom StitchDesigning a Pattern My Custom Stitch Prepare a grid sheet set124 Entering the pattern dataBPress Menu key on the operation Panel, and then press HAfter all points have been entered, pressTo revise the pattern, press Examples of designs 126Point Steps for embroidering will be explained here EmbroideryEmbroidering neatly What to prepare128 Needle Embroidering neatly130 Embroidery step by stepAttaching the embroidery foot Attaching the embroidery footAttaching the embroidery foot BTurn off the sewing machineTurn the screwdriver toward the back 132Remove the presser foot holder Set the embroidery foot perpendicularBTurn off the sewing machine CRaise the presser foot lever Removing the embroidery footEAttach the presser foot holder For details, refer to Attaching the presser foot holderAttaching the embroidery unit Embroidery unit precautionsAttaching the embroidery unit 134DRemove the embroidery unit cover Attaching the embroidery unitESlide the embroidery unit onto the sewing machine arm FTurn on the sewing machineRemoving the embroidery unit 136BRemove the embroidery frame Embroidery unit separates from the sewing machine Preparing the fabric † When it cannot be ironed or placed in the hoopAttaching a stabilizer material to the fabric 138Preparing the fabric Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame140 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 leverRemoving the embroidery frame Attaching the embroidery frameRemove the embroidery frame Copyright Information Selecting embroidery patternsEmbroidery pattern types 144Selecting embroidery patterns LCD liquid crystal display operationOperation keys LCD buttonSelecting characters 146† Example Welcome APress embroidery pattern Selecting embroidery patternsPattern selection screen is displayed BSelect the pattern148 Selecting a frame patternAPress the frame pattern BSelect the frame shapeESelect a pattern Using an embroidery cardEmbroidering Embroidering a pattern150 Embroidering 152 AppliquéingApplique Position will be displayed on the LCD Applique will be displayed on the LCDSE-BrotherEsgml.book Page 153 Monday, June 30, 2003 344 PM CCheck and adjust the layout Adjusting the layoutConvenient Functions 154Convenient Functions Storing charactersBSelect5. the pocket for storage from pockets CPressCAfter checking the content, press 156APress Memory key DSet up the correct color for the upper thread Adjusting the thread tensionResewing Tight LooseStopping while embroidering Thread runs out partway through a design158 DRestart the embroideryETurn off the sewing machine 160 Appendix Cleaning the machine surface MaintenanceCleaning the shuttle 162DRemove the shuttle MaintenanceGrasp the shuttle, and then pull it out Do not apply oil to the shuttleCorrectly install the needle Troubleshooting164 Presser foot lever is raised Lower the presser foot leverUpper thread was not Threaded correctly for example TroubleshootingRemove the tangle thread. If ShuttleIs tangled or 166Skipped LCD 168Error Message Probable Cause Error messages170 SE-BrotherEsgml.book Page 171 Monday, June 30, 2003 344 PM Nothing appears in the LCD Operation beep172 Press Settings key in the operation Bpanel Cancelling the operation beepScreen for changing the beep setting appears CPress Next page key. dPress OFF for the buzzer174 IndexIndex 66, 78 176English 885-S15/S14 XC6369-1211