Brother He 1 Manual

							
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GETTINGREADY
EMBROIDERY
APPENDIX
ComputerizedEmbroideryMachine
OperationManual
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this embroidery machine. Before using this machine, carefully read the  IMPORTANT 
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, and then stud y this manual for the correct operation of the various functions.
In addition, after you have finished  reading this manual, store it where it  can quickly be accessed for future 
reference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please read these safety  instructions before attempting to use the machine.
DANGER- To reduce the risk of electric shock
1Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using, when cleaning, 
when making any user servicing adjustments mentioned in this manual, or if you are leaving the 
machine unattended. 
WARNING- To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
2Always  unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or 
when making any adjustments ment ioned in the instruction manual.
• To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the symbol “O” position to turn it off, then grasp  the plug and pull it out of the electrical outlet.  Do not pull on the cord.
 Plug the machine directly into the electri cal outlet. Do not use an extension cord.
 Always  unplug your machine if the power is cut.
3 Never operate this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has 
been dropped or damaged, or water is spilled on the unit. Return the machine to the nearest 
authorized dealer or service ce nter for examination, repair, elect rical or mechanical adjustment.
 While the machine is stored or in use if you notice anything unusual, such as an odor, heat,  discoloration or deformation, stop using the machine immediately and unplug the power cord.
 When transporting the machine, be  sure to carry it by its handle. Lifting the machine by any other 
part may damage the mach ine or result in the machine falling, which could cause injuries.
When lifting the machine, be car eful not to make any sudden or careless movements, otherwise 
you may injure yo ur back or knees.
4 Always keep your work area clear:
 Never  operate the machine with any air openings  blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the 
machine free from the build up of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
 Do not use extension cords. Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet.
 Never  drop or insert  any object into  any opening.
 Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being 
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 Do not use the machine near a heat  source, such as a stove or iron; otherwise, the machine, 
power cord or garment being embroidered may ignite, resulting in fire or an electric shock.
 Do not place this machine on an unstable surface,  such as an unsteady or slanted table,
otherwise the machine may fall, resulting in injuries.
5 Special care is requir ed when embroidering:
 Always  pay close attention to the needle. Do not use bent or damaged needles.
 Keep fingers away from  all moving parts. Special care is  required around the machine needle.
 Switch the machine to the symbol “O” position to turn it off when making any adjustments in the  needle area.
 Do not use a damaged or incorrect needle plate,  as it could cause the needle to break.
 Do not push or pull the fabric when embroidering.
6 This machine is  not a toy:
 Your close attention is necessary when th e machine is used by or near children.
 The plastic bag that this machine was supplied in should be kept out of the reach of children or 
disposed of. Never allow child ren to play with the bag due to  the danger of suffocation.
 Do not use outdoors.
7 For a longer service life:
 When storing this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Do not use or store  the machine near a space heater, iron,  halogen lamp, or other hot objects.
 Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean  the machine. Benzene, thinner, and scouring 
powders can damage the machine,  and should never be used.
 Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any assemblies, needle, or 
other parts to assure correct installation.
8 For repair or adjustment:
 If the light unit is damaged , it must be replaced by an authorized dealer.
 In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting table  in the back of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. If the problem 
persists, please consult your local authorized Brother dealer.
Use this machine only for its intended use as described in the manual.
Use accessories recommended  by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.
Use only the interface cable (USB cable) included with this machine.
The contents of this manual and specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.
For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This machine is intended for household use. 
						

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or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and  knowledge, unless they have been given supervision 
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should 
be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY
IMPORTANT
 In the event of replacing the plug fuse, use a fu se approved by ASTA to BS 1362, i.e. carrying 
the mark, rating as marked on plug.
 Always replace the fuse cover. Never  use plugs with the fuse cover omitted.
 If the available electrical outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment, you should  contact your authorized dealer to obtain the correct lead.  
						

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only)
Responsible Party:  Brother International Corporation 
100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard 
Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA 
TEL : (908) 704-1700
declares that the product
Product Name: Broth er Sewing Machine
Model Number: HE1, PE500
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two 
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful in terference, and (2) this device must accept any 
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, 
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection 
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can 
radiate radio frequency energy and,  if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, 
may cause harmful interference to radio commun ications. However, there is no guarantee that 
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful 
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by  turning the equipment off 
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct  the interference by one or more of the following 
measures:
• Reorient or relocate  the receiving antenna.
 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is  connected.
 Consult the dealer or  an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
 The included interface cable should be used in  order to ensure compliance with the limits for a 
Class B digital device.
 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by  Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the users 
authority to operate the equipment. 
						

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Contents
Introduction ..................................................................................................................
...... 1
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  ............................................................................... 1
Machine Features  ................................................................................................................ 7
Accessories ................................................................................................................... ....... 8
Included accessories  .......................................................................................................... ............................... 8
Optional accessories  .......................................................................................................... ............................... 9
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions  ................................................................... 10Front view  ....................................................................................................................................................... 10
Needle and embroidery foot section  ............................................................................................ ................... 11
Right-side/rear view  .......................................................................................................... .............................. 11
Operation buttons  ............................................................................................................. .............................. 12
Operation panel  ............................................................................................................... ............................... 13
GETTING READY15
Basic Steps for Embroidering  ............................................................................................. 16
Turning the Machine On/Off ............................................................................................. 17
Power supply precautions  ...................................................................................................... ......................... 17
Turning on the machine  ........................................................................................................ .......................... 18
Turning off the machine  ....................................................................................................... ........................... 18
Attaching the Embroidery Unit .......................................................................................... 19Embroidery unit precautions  ................................................................................................... ........................ 19
Attaching the embroidery unit  ................................................................................................. ........................ 19
Removing the embroidery unit  .................................................................................................. ...................... 21
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation  ............................................................................ 22Viewing the LCD ............................................................................................................................................. 22
 Changing the machine settings  ....................................................................................................................... 23
Checking machine operating procedures  ......................................................................................... ............... 25
Preparing Items for embroidering  ..................................................................................... 26
Preparing the Needle ......................................................................................................... 27
Needle precautions  ......................................................................................................................................... 27
Checking the needle  ........................................................................................................... ............................ 27
Replacing the needle ....................................................................................................................................... 28
Winding/Installing the Bobbin ........................................................................................... 29Bobbin precautions  ......................................................................................................................................... 29
Winding the bobbin  ............................................................................................................ ............................ 29
Installing the bobbin  ......................................................................................................... .............................. 34
Upper Threading  ............................................................................................................... 37About the spool of thread  ..................................................................................................... ........................... 37
Threading the upper thread  .................................................................................................... ......................... 38
Preparing the Fabric  ..........................................................................................................43Attaching a stabilizer material to the fabric  ................................................................................. .................... 43
Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame  .................................................................................... ................... 44
Attaching the Embroidery Frame  ....................................................................................... 47Attaching the embroidery frame  ...................................................................................................................... 47
Removing the embroidery frame  ................................................................................................. .................... 48
EMBROIDERY49
Selecting Embroidery Patterns  ........................................................................................... 50Copyright information  ..................................................................................................................................... 50
Embroidery pattern types ...................................................................................................... ........................... 50
Setting for embroidering ..................................................................................................................................  51
Selecting alphanumeric characters  ............................................................................................. ..................... 53
Selecting an embroidery pattern  ............................................................................................... ....................... 54
Selecting a frame pattern  ..................................................................................................... ............................ 55
Using an embroidery card  ............................................................................................................................... 55 
						

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Embroidering ..................................................................................................................... 57
Embroidering a pattern  .................................................................................................................................... 57
Appliquéing   ................................................................................................................................................... 59
Editing and Saving Patterns  ............................................................................................... 61Adjusting the layout and the size ..................................................................................................................... 61
Adjusting the upper thread tension  .................................................................................................................. 63
Adjusting the bobbin thread tension  ................................................................................................................ 64
Connecting character patterns  ......................................................................................................................... 65
Resewing ........................................................................................................................................................ 66
Thread runs out partway through a design ....................................................................................................... 67
Stopping while embroidering  .......................................................................................................................... 67
Using the Memory Function  .............................................................................................. 69Embroidery data precautions  ........................................................................................................................... 69
Saving patterns  ................................................................................................................................................ 70
Retrieving embroidery patterns from the computer  .......................................................................................... 71
APPENDIX 73
Care and Maintenance  ...................................................................................................... 74Cleaning the machine surface  ......................................................................................................................... 74
Cleaning the race  ............................................................................................................................................ 74
Attaching the Embroidery Foot  ......................................................................................... 76Attaching the embroidery foot   ........................................................................................................................ 76
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................78Error messages  ................................................................................................................................................ 82
Adjusting the LCD  ........................................................................................................................................... 85
Operation beep  ............................................................................................................................................... 85
Upgrading Your Machines Software  ................................................................................. 86
Index ................................................................................................................................. 87
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Machine Features
aAutomatic thread cutting
The thread can be cut automatically after embroidering (page 58).
bFast bobbin winding system 
With the fast and simple bobbin winder, you can wind bobbins with one press of a button (page 29).
cUSB port
Various embroidery patterns on the website or saved in your PC become available by using the USB cable (page 71).
dBright light
The convenient LED lamp makes it easy to work on dark fabrics.
eQuick-set bobbin
You can start embroidering without pulling up the bobbin thread (page 34).
fEasy-to-use needle threader
You can thread the needle easily by one press of a lever (page 38).
gLighting Start/Stop button
When the green light is on, the machine is ready to embroider. A red or orange light indicates an error or that the machine 
is warming up (page 12).
hEmbroidery
You can embroider built-in embroidery patterns, alphanumeric characters, framed decorations, and designs from optional 
embroidery cards (page 49).
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Accessories
After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. If any item is missing or 
damaged, contact your dealer.
Included accessories
1. 2.
3.*14. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16.17.
18. 19. 20.
*
1 75/11 3 needles,  90/14 1 needle
No. Part Name Part Code
No. Part Name Part Code
Americas Others Americas Others
1 Seam ripper XZ5082-001 13 Touch pen XE3069-001
2 Bobbin (4) 
(One is on machine.)SA156 SFB: 
XA5539-
15114
Embroidery foot Q  
(on machine)XD0474-151
3 Needle set X59535-051 15
Embroidery set (medium)H 10 cm X W 10 cm (H 4 inches X W 4 inches)SA432 EF62:
XA6628-102
4 Cleaning brush X59476-021 16 Dust cover XE5387-001
5 Spool cap (large) 130012-024 17 USB cable XD0745-051
6 Spool cap (medium) 
(on machine)
XE1372-001 18 Operation manual
XE5427-201
7 Spool cap (small) 130013-124 19 Quick reference guide XE5366-001
8 Spool net XA5523-020 20 Accessory bag XC4487-021
9 Scissors XC1807-121
10 Disc-shaped screwdriver XC1074-051
11 Brother poly #90 bobbin 
thread
EBT-PEEBT-PEN: 
XC5996-
001
12 Screwdriver XC4237-021