Brother He 1 Manual

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Optional accessories
The following are available as optional accessories. 
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zTo obtain optional accessories or part s, contact your sales representative, the nearest authorized service 
center or visit the website at  http://www.brother.com .
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All specifications are correct at the time of printing. The part codes are subject to change without notice.z Visit your nearest authorized dealer for a...

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Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions
The names of the various parts of the machine and th
eir functions are described below. Before using the 
machine, carefully read thes e descriptions to learn the names of the machine parts.
Front view
aThread guide cover (page 31 , 39)
Pass the thread under this thread guide cover when 
winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine.
b Thread guide...

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Needle and embroidery foot 
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aThread guide disk (page 40)
Pass the thread through the thread guide disk when 
using the needle threader to thread the needle.
bNeedle bar thread guide (page 40)
Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread 
guide.
cNeedle plate 
When the needle is lowered, it enters the hole in the 
needle plate.
dNeedle plate cover (page 74)
Remove the needle plate...

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Operation buttons
The operation buttons help you to easily perform various basic machine operations.
aStart/stop button
Press the start/stop button to start or stop embroidering. 
The machine embroiders at a slow speed while the 
button is pressed. When embroidering is stopped, the 
needle is lowered in the fabric. 
The button changes color according to the machine’s 
operation mode.
bNeedle position...

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Operation panel
The front operation panel has an LCD (liquid crystal display) and operation keys.
aLCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel)
Setting for the selected pattern and error messages 
appear in the LCD.
Touch the keys displayed on the LCD with your finger 
or a touch pen to perform operations.
For details, refer to LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) 
Operation (page 22).
bBack key 
Press to...

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1 GETTING READY
The various preparations to start embroidering are described in this chapter.
Basic Steps for Embroidering ................................................................................... 16
Turning the Machine On/Off .................................................................................. 17
Attaching the Embroidery Unit................................................................................ 19
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation...

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Basic Steps for Embroidering
This section describes the preparations for embroidering.
The basic steps for embroidering are as follows.
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1Embroidery unit attachmentAttach the embroidery unit.
For details, refer to Attaching the embroidery unit (page 19). 
2Needle preparationUse a needle matched to the fabric.
For details, refer to Replacing the needle (page 28).
3Bobbin thread setupFor...

Turning the Machine On/Off17
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Turning the Machine On/Off
This section explains how to turn the machine on and off.
Power supply precautions
Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the power supply.
WARNING
CAUTION
●Use only regular household electricity for the power source. Using other power sources may 
result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine.
●Make sure that the...

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Turning on the machine
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zBefore turning on the machine, be sure to 
attach the embroidery unit to it. If the 
embroidery unit is not attached, the machine 
does not operate. (For details, refer to 
“Attaching the Embroidery Unit” (page 19).)
Prepare the included power supply cord. 
aMake sure that the machine is turned off (the 
main power switch is set to  ), and then 
plug the power supply cord...