Brother CS6000I operation manual Lower threading, Actual size 11.5mm 7/16 inch This model

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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————

Memo

●When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; this is not a malfunction.

●The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right.

Lower threading

Install the bobbin wound with thread.

• For more details on quick-set bobbin, see page 15.

CAUTION

●Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury.

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aWound evenly

bWound poorly

●The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151).

Actual size

11.5mm (7/16 inch)

This model

Other models

CAUTION

●Make sure you turn the power off while threading the machine. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you could be injured.

aRaise the needle to its highest position by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or

press (needle position button) (for models equipped with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever.

bSlide the button and open the cover.

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aCover

bSlide button

cPut the bobbin in so the thread comes out in the direction shown by the arrow.

•Only use bobbins that were designed to be used with this machine.

CAUTION

●Make sure you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the right direction. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle.

dHold the end of the thread, push the bobbin down with your finger, and then pass the thread through the slit, as shown.

•Make sure that the thread is correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case. If it is not inserted, re- insert the thread.

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aTension-adjusting spring

eReplace the bobbin cover. Put the left tab in place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on

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Contents Computerized Sewing Machine For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only For safe operation For a longer service lifeContents Utility Stitches Main parts Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsNeedle and presser foot section Operation buttonsButtons provided on some models Operation panel Flat bed attachmentASlideopen theit. flat bed attachment to the left to Optional accessories AccessoriesCTo turn off the machine, set the main power switch to Using Your Sewing MachinePower supply precautions BSet the main power switch toChanging the needle stop position Foot controllerETurn on the sewing machine Threading the MachineWinding the bobbin Pass the thread around the pre-tension diskGTrim the excess thread above the bobbin CSlide the bobbin winder shaft to the right For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding systemActual size 11.5mm 7/16 inch This model Lower threadingFor models equipped with the quick-set bobbin Right side see arrow b until the cover clicks into placeUpper threading Thread take-up lever Catch the thread on the hook as shown below DFully lower the needle threader leverDrawing up the lower thread For models equipped with the quick-set bobbinLightly hold the end of the upper thread Fabrics Needle precautionsReplacing the Needle Needle types and their usesIncorrect needle Checking the needleReplacing the needle Correct needleInstalling the needle clamp Twin needle threading Sewing with a twin needleReplacing the Presser Foot Replacing the presser footMark on the wheel points up. With models Remove the presser foot Removing the presser foot holderRemoving the presser foot holder Attaching the presser foot holderSewing General sewing procedureCAttach the presser foot DIfwidth.necessary, adjust the stitch lengthSelecting stitching Turn on the sewing machineStarting to sew On the wheel points up. With models equippedBRaise the presser foot lever Upper tension is too tight Thread tensionSewing reinforcement stitches Correct tensionSewing curves Useful Sewing TipsTrial sewing Changing the sewing directionSlide the flat bed attachment to the left to release it Using a free-arm styleSewing thin fabrics Sewing stretch fabricsAttach overcasting foot G or zigzag foot J Select a stitch Overcasting StitchesChanging the needle position When sewing is finished, cut the threadBasic Stitching Basic stitchingBlind HEM Stitching BAttach blind hem foot R CSelect a stitchIf the needle does not catch the hem fold Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on Buttonhole SewingIf the button does not fit in the button guide plate Size of the buttonhole is setFPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Button sewing Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabricsCAttach presser foot M With stitch Select stitch ESelect a stitchRev. Reverse Zipper InsertionSewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Stretch stitchingElastic attaching Appliqués APPLIQUÉ, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingPiecing Patchwork crazy quilt stitchingDSelect stitch , or Using the optional quilting guideQuilting Baste the fabric to be quiltedGAfter sewing is finished, slide the feed dog Free-motion quiltingAttach zigzag foot J Select stitch Start sewing Reinforcement StitchingTriple stretch stitching Bar tack stitchingPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Once sewing is completed,Decorative Stitching Fagoting Scallop stitchingDTrim along the stitches DPull the bobbin threads to create gathers SmockingShell tuck stitching Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm 3/8 inchJoining Heirloom stitchingUnfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one side Utility stitches Stitch SettingsRfc. Reinforcement Pattern No Rfc Binding Appendix Maintenance Cleaning the machine surfaceCleaning the bobbin case Remove the bobbin case Troubleshooting Fabric is LowerOr breaks Thread tenPitched noise While sewing Stitches areSkipped There is a highOperation beep for models equipped with the operation beep Error MessagesNumerics Index30, 32 English 885-S33/S34/S36/S37 XC8835-4216