Brother CS6000I operation manual Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions, Main parts

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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

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NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

The main parts

aBobbin winder (page 11)

This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use as the lower thread.

bSpool pin (pages 11 and 16) This holds the spool of thread.

cHole for extra spool pin (page 23)

This holds a second spool of thread for sewing with two needles.

dUpper tension-control dial (page 29)

This controls the tension of the upper thread.

eThread guide (pages 11 and 16)

This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine.

fThread take-up lever (page 17)

gThread cutter (page 29)

Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.

hFlat bed attachment with accessory compartment (pages 7 and 31)

iOperation buttons (page 6)

The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing machine model.

jOperation panel (page 7)

This is used to select the stitch and specify the various settings.

kHandwheel

Used to manually raise and lower the needle.

lMain power and sewing light switch (page 9)

You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on and off.

mJack/socket connector (page 9)

Insert the plug on the power supply cord into the jack/ socket connector.

nFoot controller jack/socket (page 10) Plug in the foot controller plug.

oFeed dog position lever (pages 38 and 45)

Use the feed dog position lever to lower the feed dogs.

pPresser foot lever (page 16)

Used to raise and lower the presser foot.

qFoot controller (page 10)

You can use this to control the sewing speed, and to start and stop sewing.

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Contents Computerized Sewing Machine For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only For a longer service life For safe operationContents Utility Stitches Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Main partsNeedle and presser foot section Operation buttonsButtons provided on some models Operation panel Flat bed attachmentASlideopen theit. flat bed attachment to the left to Accessories Optional accessoriesBSet the main power switch to Using Your Sewing MachinePower supply precautions CTo turn off the machine, set the main power switch toFoot controller Changing the needle stop positionPass the thread around the pre-tension disk Threading the MachineWinding the bobbin ETurn on the sewing machineGTrim the excess thread above the bobbin For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system CSlide the bobbin winder shaft to the rightLower threading Actual size 11.5mm 7/16 inch This modelRight side see arrow b until the cover clicks into place For models equipped with the quick-set bobbinUpper threading Thread take-up lever DFully lower the needle threader lever Catch the thread on the hook as shown belowDrawing up the lower thread For models equipped with the quick-set bobbinLightly hold the end of the upper thread Needle types and their uses Needle precautionsReplacing the Needle FabricsCorrect needle Checking the needleReplacing the needle Incorrect needleInstalling the needle clamp Sewing with a twin needle Twin needle threadingReplacing the Presser Foot Replacing the presser footMark on the wheel points up. With models Attaching the presser foot holder Removing the presser foot holderRemoving the presser foot holder Remove the presser footGeneral sewing procedure SewingTurn on the sewing machine DIfwidth.necessary, adjust the stitch lengthSelecting stitching CAttach the presser footStarting to sew On the wheel points up. With models equippedBRaise the presser foot lever Correct tension Thread tensionSewing reinforcement stitches Upper tension is too tightChanging the sewing direction Useful Sewing TipsTrial sewing Sewing curvesSewing stretch fabrics Using a free-arm styleSewing thin fabrics Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to release itOvercasting Stitches Attach overcasting foot G or zigzag foot J Select a stitchBasic stitching When sewing is finished, cut the threadBasic Stitching Changing the needle positionBlind HEM Stitching BAttach blind hem foot R CSelect a stitchIf the needle does not catch the hem fold Buttonhole Sewing Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn onSize of the buttonhole is set If the button does not fit in the button guide plateFPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Button sewing Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabricsCAttach presser foot M ESelect a stitch With stitch Select stitchZipper Insertion Rev. ReverseSewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Stretch stitchingElastic attaching APPLIQUÉ, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching AppliquésPatchwork crazy quilt stitching PiecingBaste the fabric to be quilted Using the optional quilting guideQuilting DSelect stitch , orFree-motion quilting GAfter sewing is finished, slide the feed dogBar tack stitching Reinforcement StitchingTriple stretch stitching Attach zigzag foot J Select stitch Start sewingOnce sewing is completed, Pullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far asDecorative Stitching Fagoting Scallop stitchingDTrim along the stitches Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm 3/8 inch SmockingShell tuck stitching DPull the bobbin threads to create gathersJoining Heirloom stitchingUnfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one side Stitch Settings Utility stitchesRfc. Reinforcement Pattern No Rfc Binding Appendix Maintenance Cleaning the machine surfaceCleaning the bobbin case Remove the bobbin case Troubleshooting Thread ten LowerOr breaks Fabric isThere is a high Stitches areSkipped Pitched noise While sewingError Messages Operation beep for models equipped with the operation beepIndex Numerics30, 32 English 885-S33/S34/S36/S37 XC8835-4216