Brother HE 120 operation manual For U.S.A. only Foot controller Model N5V, HCut the threads

SEWING BASICS ————————————————————————————————————————————

Note

(For U.S.A. only)

zFoot controller: Model N5V

This foot controller can be used on this machine model 500D/500, HE-120.

cTurn on the sewing machine.

dSlide the sewing speed controller to the left or right to select the desired sewing speed.

Slide the sewing speed controller to the left to sew at a slower speed, or slide the speed controller to the right to sew at a faster speed.

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aSewing speed controller

•The speed set using the sewing speed controller is the foot controller’s maximum sewing speed.

eOnce you are ready to start sewing, slowly press down on the foot controller.

Pressing down on the foot controller increases the sewing speed; releasing the pressure on the foot controller decreases the sewing speed.

Slower

Faster

•Slowly press down on the foot controller. Pressing it down hard starts sewing too quickly.

XThe machine starts sewing.

fWhen the end of the stitching is reached, completely release the foot controller.

XThe machine stops sewing with the needle lowered (in the fabric).

gWhen you have finished sewing, press (Needle position button).

XThe needle is raised.

hCut the threads.

•For details, refer to "Cutting the thread" (page 52).

Memo

zWhen the foot controller is plugged in, the start/stop button cannot be used to start or stop sewing.

zWhen sewing is stopped, the needle remains lowered (in the fabric). The machine can be set so that the needle will stay up when sewing is stopped. For details on setting the machine so that the needle stays up when sewing is stopped, refer to "Changing the Machine Settings" (page 15).

CAUTION

●Do not allow thread or dust to accumulate in the foot controller, otherwise a fire or an electric shock may occur.

●Do not place objects on the foot controller, otherwise damage to the machine or injuries may occur.

●If the machine is not to be used for a long period of time, unplug the foot controller, otherwise a fire or an electric shock may occur.

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