Changing the upper thread tension

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The tension is changed using the thread tension dial on the left side of the sewing machine.

aTest the stitching using a scrap of the actual fabric to be used.

bReferring to the illustration below, turn the thread tension dial on the left side of the sewing machine.

The larger the number is, the greater the upper thread tension.

Tight

Loose

aThread tension dial

cTest it until the thread tension is suitable.

Memo

zRecommended tension setting for normal stitching is 3-4-5 within the shaded area of the upper tension dial.

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Brother HE 120 operation manual Changing the upper thread tension, Adjusting the Thread Tension

Contents

Easy Thread Cassette System Accessories Included AccessoriesCover a Front view Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsCover B Right-side/rear view Needle and presser foot sectionCover C Cover D Operation buttons Cover E Operation panel Following are available as optional accessories Optional Accessories List of Embroidery Cards Introduction Sewing Machine Features Contents Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length Adjusting the Thread TensionStitch Settings Useful Functions Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns MaintenanceSewing combined patterns Designing a Pattern My Custom Stitch Index Troubleshooting Important Safety Instructions BlueNeutral Brown Live For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only Congratulations on Choosing OUR Machine Getting Ready Turning the Machine On/Off Power supply precautions Turning off the machine Turning on the machineTurning the Machine On/Off Viewing the LCD LCD liquid crystal display operationUtility stitch selection screen Stitch group selection screen LCD liquid crystal display operation Changing the Machine Settings Switch screens using Previous page key Next page key Settings screen appearsDWhenkey. settings are complete, press Back CPress the item to be set Checking machine operating procedures Bobbin precautions Winding/Installing the BobbinWinding the bobbin CSwing up the bobbin thread spool pin Winding/Installing the Bobbin LPress Start/stop button once Thread is cut to a suitable length Install the bobbin wound with thread Installing the bobbinASlide the bobbin cover latch to the right Bobbin cover opens Be sure to insert the bobbin correctly Be careful not to drop the bobbinCutter cuts the thread GReattach the bobbin cover About the spool of thread Upper ThreadingUpper Threading Spools that can be loaded into the thread cassette Loading the spool into the thread cassette Thread cassette is raised Follow arrow 2 indicated on the thread cassette Close until it clicksFollow arrow 5 indicated on the thread cassette Threading the needle ACheck that the thread cassette indicator is lit up in green When 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 spool ARemove the needle Extra spool pin is now installedRefer to Replacing the needle CReplace the needle For details, refer to Replacing the needle Using the twin needle KPresspanel. Settings key in the operation FInstall the twin needleJTurnstitch.on the sewing machine and select a Press MPress Back key Pulling up the bobbin threadAInsert the bobbin into the shuttle NStart sewing SE-BrotherEsgml.book Page 34 Monday, June 30, 2003 344 PM Replacing the Needle Needle precautionsReplacing the Needle This section provides information on sewing machine needles Thread and needle number Needle types and their usesBall point needle gold colored Transparent nylon thread Replacing the needle Checking the needleCorrect needle Incorrect needle APlace the needle in the hole in the needle- changing tool Install the twin needle in the same way Needle 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 needle Replacing the Presser Foot Presser foot precautionsReplacing the presser foot Presser foot is attached Replacing the Presser Foot ARemove the presser foot Removing the presser foot holderFor details, refer to Replacing the presser foot Free-arm sewing Sewing Cylindrical PiecesSewing Cylindrical Pieces ASlide the flap off to the left SE-BrotherEsgml.book Page 44 Monday, June 30, 2003 344 PM Sewing Basics Sewing General sewing procedure Sewing Selecting stitchingAttach the presser foot CTurn on the sewing machine CPlace the fabric under the presser foot Positioning the fabricFabric is now positioned to be sewn Starting to sew Machine stops sewing with the needle lowered in the fabric For U.S.A. only Foot controller Model N5VHCut the threads For details, refer to Starting to sew Machine starts sewing Securing the stitchingMachine stops sewing Machine starts sewing in the normal sewing direction Cutting the thread When you have finished sewing, cut the threadsRelease the start/stop button or foot controller Sewing stitches Using the thread cutter Thread tension Adjusting the Thread TensionCorrect thread tension Upper thread is too tight Changing the upper thread tension Adjusting the Thread TensionCTest it until the thread tension is suitable Adjusting the stitch width Adjusting the Stitch Width and LengthBSelect a stitch Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length Adjusting the stitch 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 DSet the fabric in place, and press Start/ stop button once Mirroring stitchesEOnce you have reached the end Thread is cut here Trial sewing Useful Sewing TipsChanging the sewing direction Sewing curves Sewing thin fabrics Sewing thick fabricsSewing stretch fabrics Useful Sewing Tips Allowance Sewing an even seamAligning the fabric with the guide foot Aligning the fabric with the presser foot Utility Stitches Utility stitches Stitch Settings Stitch Settings Stitch Name Stitch Settings Quilting background stitching 7.0 4.0 Other stitches Yes Pattern for making adjustmentYes Stitch types Selecting StitchingBAttach the presser foot DPresspanel. Menu key on the operation FSelect the stitch type Selecting StitchingGPress the stitch selection Overcasting Stitches Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot GAAttach overcasting foot G Overcasting Stitches Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot JAAttach zigzag foot J Sewing overcasting stitches using the side cutter If the fabric is not positioned correctly, HPosition the fabric in the side cutterILowersewing.the presser foot lever, and then start Basting Basic StitchingBasic stitching For details, refer to Adjusting the stitch width FWhen sewing is finished, cut the threadBasic Stitching EStart sewing Stitch Blind Hem StitchingCAttach blind hem foot R DSelect a stitch If the needle catches too much of the hem fold Blind Hem StitchingNeedle is too far to the left Hem Buttonhole Stitching Buttonhole Stitching Buttonhole sewing Size 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 as Buttonhole lever b Bracket Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics Feed dogs are lowered Button sewingAttach button-sewing foot M DSelect stitch Do not press the thread cutter button Inserting a centered zipper Zipper InsertionZipper Insertion Zipper can be sewn in place JRemove the basting stitching ITopstitch around the zipper Wrong side of fabric b 3 mm 1/8 inch Inserting a side zipper SE-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 it Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Appliqué stitching Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingQuilting DAttach zigzag foot J Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Patchwork crazy quilt stitching Edge of the fabric, and sew using stitchPiecing Select stitch 57 or For a seam allowance on the left side QuiltingBRemove the presser foot holder For details, refer to Removing the presser foot holder 100 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 right 102 Satin stitchingAConnect the foot controller EPress Back key Triple stretch stitching Reinforcement StitchingBar tack stitching Reinforcement Stitching BAttach buttonhole foot a 104Mm 1/16 inch in front of the pocket opening EPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as CSelect stitch 52 or Darning 106 Eyelet Stitching Eyelet StitchingEyelet stitch AAttach monogramming foot N 108 Decorative Stitching Decorative Stitching FagotingCAttach zigzag foot J Select stitch 26 or Set the stitch width to 7.0 mm 1/4 inch Smocking Scallop stitching110 Select stitch 25 , 26 or Shell tuck stitchingFStitch between the straight stitches CSelecttension.stitch 20 , and then increase the thread 112 JoiningSelect stitch 22 , 23 or Heirloom stitching AInstall the wing needleBAttach monogramming foot N DStart sewing Pattern is flipped 114 DSew along the center of the unfrayed section Sewing beautiful patterns Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative PatternsSewing patterns 116 Realigning the pattern Changing satin stitch lengthSewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns Select 118 Combining patterns Sewing combined patternsSewing combined patterns BSelect the first pattern 120 Storing a pattern 122 DCheck the contents if they can be deleted, then PressDeleting a stored pattern ASelect one of the stitch groups except Drawing a sketch of the pattern Designing a Pattern My Custom StitchDesigning a Pattern My Custom Stitch Prepare a grid sheet set 124 Entering the pattern dataBPress Menu key on the operation Panel, and then press HAfter all points have been entered, press To revise the pattern, press 126 Examples of designsPoint Steps for embroidering will be explained here Embroidery What to prepare Embroidering neatly128 Needle Embroidering neatly 130 Embroidery step by step Attaching the embroidery foot Attaching the embroidery footAttaching the embroidery foot BTurn off the sewing machine Turn the screwdriver toward the back 132Remove the presser foot holder Set the embroidery foot perpendicular BTurn 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 holder Attaching the embroidery unit Embroidery unit precautionsAttaching the embroidery unit 134 DRemove the embroidery unit cover Attaching the embroidery unitESlide the embroidery unit onto the sewing machine arm FTurn on the sewing machine 136 Removing the embroidery unitBRemove 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 138 Preparing the fabric Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame 140 For details, refer to BPlace the embroidery sheet on the inner frameWe recommend stabilizer material for embroidery Attaching the embroidery frame Attaching the embroidery frame142 BRaise the presser foot lever Attaching the embroidery frame Removing the embroidery frameRemove the embroidery frame Copyright Information Selecting embroidery patternsEmbroidery pattern types 144 Selecting embroidery patterns LCD liquid crystal display operationOperation keys LCD button 146 Selecting characters† Example Welcome APress embroidery pattern Selecting embroidery patternsPattern selection screen is displayed BSelect the pattern 148 Selecting a frame patternAPress the frame pattern BSelect the frame shape ESelect a pattern Using an embroidery card Embroidering a pattern Embroidering150 Embroidering 152 AppliquéingApplique 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 CCheck and adjust the layout Adjusting the layoutConvenient Functions 154 Convenient Functions Storing charactersBSelect5. the pocket for storage from pockets CPress 156 CAfter checking the content, pressAPress Memory key DSet up the correct color for the upper thread Adjusting the thread tensionResewing Tight Loose Stopping while embroidering Thread runs out partway through a design158 DRestart the embroidery ETurn off the sewing machine 160 Appendix Cleaning the machine surface MaintenanceCleaning the shuttle 162 DRemove the shuttle MaintenanceGrasp the shuttle, and then pull it out Do not apply oil to the shuttle Correctly install the needle Troubleshooting164 Presser foot lever is raised Lower the presser foot lever Upper thread was not Threaded correctly for example TroubleshootingRemove the tangle thread. If Shuttle Is tangled or 166 Skipped LCD 168 Error Message Probable Cause Error messages 170 SE-BrotherEsgml.book Page 171 Monday, June 30, 2003 344 PM Operation beep Nothing appears in the LCD172 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 buzzer 174 Index Index 66, 78 176 English 885-S15/S14 XC6369-1211