Brother He 1 Manual

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Attaching the Embroidery Unit
This section describes how to attach the embroidery unit.
Embroidery unit precautions
CAUTION
Note
zDo not touch the connector in the 
embroidery unit connector slot. The 
connector could be damaged, and it may 
cause malfunctions.
zDo not lift up on the embroidery carriage, 
and do not forcefully move it. It may cause 
malfunctions.
aCarriage
Attaching the embroidery unit
Get the embroidery unit ready.
aMake sure that the machine is turned off.
Memo
zAlways turn off the machine before attaching 
the embroidery unit. It may cause 
malfunctions.
●Do not move the machine with the 
embroidery unit in place. The embroidery 
unit may be dropped and cause injury.
●Keep your hands and other objects away 
from the embroidery carriage and frame. 
Otherwise injury may result.
a
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bSlide the embroidery unit onto the machine 
arm.
Push it in until it clicks and stops.
XThe embroidery unit is attached.
Note
zMake sure that there is no gap between the 
embroidery unit and the machine, otherwise 
the embroidery pattern may not be sewn 
correctly.
Be sure to fully insert the connector into the 
connection port.
zDo not push on the carriage when attaching 
the embroidery unit to the machine, 
otherwise damage to the embroidery unit 
may result.
cTurn on the machine.
XThe confirmation message is displayed.
dBe sure that no objects or hands are near the 
embroidery unit and press   . 
XThe carriage moves to its initial position.
aCarriage
CAUTION
Note
zIf the machine is initialized with hands or 
objects near the carriage, the screen may 
return to the initial display. After removing 
whatever is near the carriage, turn the power 
on again.
XThe screen for selecting the embroidery 
pattern type is displayed.
Memo
zFor details on the embroidery patterns, refer 
to Selecting Embroidery Patterns (page 50).
●Do not put your hands or other objects 
near the carriage. It may cause injury.
a
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Removing the embroidery unit
Make sure that the machine is completely stopped 
and follow the instructions below.
aRemove the embroidery frame.
 For details on removing the embroidery 
frame, refer to Removing the embroidery 
frame (page 48).
bPress  , and then press   . 
XThe embroidery carriage moves into a 
position where it can be saved.
cTurn off the machine.
CAUTION
dHold the release button on the bottom left of 
the embroidery unit, and slowly pull the 
embroidery unit to the left.
aRelease button
XThe embroidery unit separates from the 
machine.
CAUTION
●Always turn off the machine before 
removing the embroidery unit. It may 
cause malfunctions if removed when the 
machine is turned on.
●Do not carry the embroidery unit by 
holding the carriage. It may cause 
malfunctions.
a
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LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation
Selected embroidery pattern, settings and messages are displayed on the LCD (liquid crystal display) on 
the front of the machine. Change the screen on the LCD using the keys on the right side of the LCD, and 
make operations by directly touching the icons with your finger or a touch pen. For details, refer to 
Operation panel (page 13).
Viewing the LCD
When the power is turned on, the LCD comes on. When you touch the LCD screen according to the message 
displayed on the screen with your finger or a touch pen, the following screen is displayed.
aPattern type selection
You can select the pattern type from this screen.
For details, refer to Embroidery pattern types 
(page 50).bMoves the embroidery unit carriage to its storage 
position
Press when removing the embroidery unit.
For details, refer to Removing the embroidery 
unit (page 21).
Memo
zRefer to Error messages (page 82) for messages displayed on the LCD.
a
b
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 Changing the machine settings
Various machine operations and settings can be changed. 
The attributes that can be set are listed belo w. For details on operation, refer to page 24.
Memo
zThe item shown in reverse highlighting ar e the settings at the time of purchase.
zFor details on the setting while embroidering,  refer to Setting for embroidering (page 51).
AttributeIconDetailsSettings
Thread color 
display Changes the thread colo
r display (page 51).  Thread color/Time to 
embroider/Needle count/ Thread number (#123)
(When Thread No.#123 is selected) Embroidery/Country/Madeira 
poly/Madeira rayon/Sulky/
Robison Anton
Display unit Selects the measurement units that are 
displayed (page 52).
mm/INCH
Buzzer Specifies whether or not 
a beep is sounded with 
each operation (page 85). 
Language Allows the language used in the screens to be 
changed. English/German/French/
Italian/Dutch/Spanish/
Japanese/Danish/Norwegian/ Finnish/Swedis h/Portuguese/
Russian/Korean/Thai/others
LCD brightness Adjust the brightness of the LCD (page 85). Lighter Darker
Stitch counter  Display the service count which is a reminder 
to take your machine in
 for regular servicing. 
(Contact your nearest authorized service center 
for details.) -
Display the total number of embroidery stitches. 
Product number NO.: The NO. is  the number for the machine. -
Program version Version: Displays the program version. - 
						

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aTurn on the machine.The highlighted display is the initial setting. 
XThe LCD comes on.
bPress   (Settings key) on the operation 
panel.
XThe setting screen appears.
cPress the item to be set.
Switch the screen using   (Previous page 
key) and   (Next page key).
 The following screens show their default 
settings.
Example: Changing the measurement unit
dWhen settings are complete, press   
(Back key).
XThe initial screen appears again.
Memo
zNO. is the individual number for the 
machine.
zVERSION is the program version which is 
installed in the machine.
zSettings that are changed are saved even if 
the power is turned off.
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Checking machine operating 
procedures
Simple explanations can be referred on the LCD 
display for the following items.
Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / 
bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / embroidery 
unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / 
needle replacement on the LCD.
aTurn on the machine.
XThe LCD comes on.
bPress    (Help key) on the operation 
panel.
XThe help screen appears.
cPress the item to be displayed.
XThe first screen describing the procedure for 
the selected topic appears.
dPress  (Next page key) to switch to the 
next page. 
Press   (Previous page key) to return to the 
previous page.
Press  (Back key) to return to the item 
selection screen.
Example: Upper threading
eAfter you finish viewing, press   (Back 
key) two times.
XThe initial screen appears again.
Memo
zFor details on each topic, refer to the 
corresponding page in this Operation 
Manual.
a Upper threading
b Bobbin winding
c Bobbin installation
d Needle replacement
e Embroidery frame attachment
f Embroidery unit attachment
abc
d e f
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Preparing Items for Embroidering
The following is necessary for embroidering.
■Fabric
Prepare the fabric for embroidery. Prepare a piece 
of fabric a little larger than the embroidery frame 
that matches the size of the pattern you want to 
embroider.
Note
zAlways use stabilizer when embroidering 
projects, especially when embroidering on 
lightweight or stretch fabrics.
CAUTION
■Stabilizer material (option)
Attach a stabilizer material for embroidery to the 
fabric to prevent poor quality embroidery designs.
Use a water soluble sheet on thin materials like 
organdy and fabrics with a nap like towels. 
For details, refer to Attaching a stabilizer material 
to the fabric (
page 43).■Embroidery thread (option)
For the upper thread, use the embroidery thread or 
country thread.
For the bobbin thread, use the embroidery bobbin 
thread. For details, refer to Optional accessories 
(page 9). 
Memo
zFor good quality embroidery designs be sure 
to use embroidery thread designed for 
embroidery machines.
zBefore starting to embroider, be sure there is 
enough bobbin thread. If you continue 
embroidering when the bobbin thread is 
low, the thread may become tangled.
■Needle
Use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle. When 
embroidering on thick fabrics such as denim, use a 
90/14 home sewing machine needle.
Memo
zA 75/11 needle is already installed when the 
machine is purchased.
zWhen replacing the needle, refer to 
Replacing the needle (page 28).
■Other
Embroidery frames small and large are 
optional. For details, refer to Setting the fabric in 
the embroidery frame (page 44).
●Do not embroider fabrics that are too 
thick. To check the fabric thickness, 
attach the embroidery frame to the 
embroidery unit, and use   (Needle 
position button) to raise the needle. If 
there is space between the embroidery 
foot and the fabric, the fabric can be 
embroidered. If there is not space, do not 
embroider the fabric. Otherwise, the 
needle may break, resulting in injury.
●Be careful when embroidering 
overlapping patterns. The needle may not 
easily pierce the fabric, causing the 
needle to break.
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Preparing the Needle
Before starting embroidering, check the needle and replace it if necessary.
Needle precautions
Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the handling of the needle. Failure to observe 
these precautions is extremely dangerous, for example, if the needle breaks and fragments are dispersed. 
Be sure to read and carefully follow the instructions below.
CAUTION
Checking the needle
Embroidering with a bent needle is extremely 
dangerous since the needle may break while the 
machine is being operated. 
Before using the needle, place the flat side of the 
needle on a flat surface and check that the distance 
between the needle and the flat surface is even.
aFlat side
bNeedle type marking
CAUTION
zOnly use home sewing machine needles. Use of any other needle may bend the needle or 
damage the machine.
zNever use bent needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injuries.
a
b
zIf the distance between the needle and 
the flat surface is not even, the needle is 
bent. Do not use a bent needle.
aFlat surface
a
a
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Replacing the needle
Use the screwdriver and a needle that has been 
determined to be straight according to the 
instructions in Checking the needle (page 27).
aPress  (Needle position button) once or 
twice to raise the needle.
aNeedle position button
b
Turn off the machine.
CAUTION
cPlace fabric or paper under the embroidery 
foot and cover the hole on the needle plate.
Note
zBefore replacing the needle, be sure to cover 
the hole in the needle plate with fabric or 
paper to prevent the needle from falling into 
the machine.
dLower the presser foot lever.
aPresser foot levere
Hold the needle with your left hand, and then 
use a screwdriver to turn the needle clamp 
screw toward you (counterclockwise) to 
remove the needle.
aScrewdriver
bNeedle clamp screw
 Do not apply a strong force when loosening 
or tightening the needle clamp screw, 
otherwise certain parts of the machine may 
be damaged.
fWith the flat side of the needle toward the rear 
of the machine, insert the needle until it 
touches the needle stopper.
aNeedle stopper
g
While holding the needle with your left hand, 
use the screwdriver to tighten the needle 
clamp screw.
CAUTION
zBefore replacing the needle, be sure to 
turn off the machine. Otherwise, injuries 
may occur if one of the operation buttons 
is accidentally pressed and the machine 
starts embroidering.
 a
a
zBe sure to insert the needle until it touches the 
needle stopper and securely tighten the needle 
clamp screw with the screwdriver. Otherwise, 
the needle may break or damage may result.
ba
a
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