Brother CS 80 manual Remove the shuttle, Grasp the shuttle, and then pull it out

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3Turn the balance wheel toward you until the tip of the shuttle hook aligns with the edge of the race shelf.

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1Shuttle race

2 Shuttle

3 Edge of the shuttle race

4 Tip of the shuttle hook

•Be sure to turn the balance wheel toward you. Turning the balance wheel away from you may damage the machine.

4Remove the shuttle.

Grasp the shuttle, and then pull it out.

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1Shuttle

5Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to remove any lint and dust from the race and its surrounding area.

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2

1Cleaning brush

2 Shuttle race

• Do not apply oil to the shuttle.

6Check that the edge of the race shelf is positioned as in step 3, and then insert the shuttle so that the projection on the shuttle aligns with the spring.

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1 Projection

2 Spring

Insert the tabs on the needle plate cover into	4
7the needle plate, and then slide the cover back

on.

CAUTION

●Never use a shuttle that is scratched, otherwise the upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break or sewing performance may suffer. For a new shuttle (part code: XC3153-051), contact your nearest authorized service center.

●Be sure that the shuttle is correctly installed, otherwise the needle may break.

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Contents DIC181p Accessories Enclosed AccessoriesFront view Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsPresser foot Needle and presser foot section Right-side/rear viewOperation buttons Thread cassette indicatorStitches Operation panelFollowing are available as optional accessories Optional AccessoriesIntroduction Sewing Machine FeaturesContents Useful Sewing Tips Adjusting the Thread TensionAdjusting the Stitch Width and Length SewingError messages Stitch SettingsMaintenance TroubleshootingImportant Safety Instructions For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only Congratulations on Choosing OUR Machine Getting Ready Turning the Machine On/Off Power supply precautionsTurning off the machine 3Unplug the power supply cord from the electrical outlet4Unplug the power supply cord from the power supply jack Turning on the machineMove the bobbin thread spool pin up as far as possible Winding/Installing the BobbinBobbin precautions Winding the bobbinWinding/Installing the Bobbin Thread is cut to a suitable length Sewing machine stops BPress start/stop button onceSlide the bobbin cover latch to the right Installing the bobbin7Reattach the bobbin cover Spools that cannot be loaded into the thread cassette Upper ThreadingAbout the spool of thread Spools that can be loaded into the thread cassetteUpper Threading Loading the spool into the thread cassettePlace the spool for the upper thread onto the spool pin Thread cassette is raisedFollow arrow 5 indicated on the thread cassette Follow arrow 2 indicated on the thread cassetteSpool of thread is now loaded in the thread cassette Check that the thread cassette indicator is lit up in greenThreading the needle Upper threading is finished For more details, refer to About the spool of thread Using the extra spool pin5Close the thread cassette compartment cover 1Placepin. the spool of thread onto the extra spoolRefer to Replacing the needle Extra spool pin is now installed3Install a needle Remove the needleFor details, refer to Replacing the needle Using the twin needleTurnstitch.on the sewing machine, and then select a Install the twin needleFor details, refer to Thread the needle manually S2brotherE.book Page 28 Thursday, February 13, 2003 1103 AM Insert the bobbin into the shuttle Refer to steps 1 through 5 of Installing the bobbinPulling up the bobbin thread Fabrics Needle precautionsReplacing the Needle Needle types and their usesIncorrect needle Checking the needleCorrect needle Checking the needle Replacing the needle3Using the screwdriver, loosen the needle clamp screw Install the twin needle in the same way8Lowerneedle.the needle-changing tool off Needle is installed4Lower the needle-changing tool Needle can be removed from the needle barReplacing the presser foot Presser foot precautionsReplacing the Presser Foot Presser foot is attached Presser foot holder releases the presser footFor details, refer to Replacing the presser foot Removing the presser foot holderRemoving the presser foot holder 1Remove the presser foot 2Turn off the sewing machine Using the optional walking footAttaching the walking foot 1Remove the presser foot holder For details, refer to Removing the presser foot holder 5Attach the presser foot holderWith the flap removed, free-arm sewing is possible Sewing Cylindrical PiecesFree-arm sewing Slide the flap off to the leftSewing Basics Sewing General sewing procedure Fabric is now positioned to be sewn Positioning the fabricTurn on the sewing machine 3Place the fabric under the presser footStarting to sew Machine stops sewing with the needle lowered in the fabric Machine starts sewing in the normal sewing direction Securing the stitchingFor details, refer to Starting to sew Machine starts sewing Machine stops sewingSewing reinforcement stitches Release the start/stop button or foot controllerThreads are cut and the needle is raised When you have finished sewing, cut the threadsCutting the thread 2Raise the presser foot leverUpper thread is too tight Adjusting the Thread TensionChanging the tension of the upper thread Correct thread tensionChanging the needle position Adjusting the Stitch Width and LengthAdjusting the stitch width Stitch width adjustment indicator lights upStitch length adjustment indicator lights up Adjusting the stitch lengthSewing curves Useful Sewing TipsTrial sewing Changing the sewing directionSewing thick fabrics Aligning the fabric with the presser foot Sewing thin fabricsSewing stretch fabrics Sewing an even seam allowanceS2brotherE.book Page 56 Thursday, February 13, 2003 1103 AM Utility Stitches Attach the presser foot 6Iflength,necessary,etc. width and length adjust the stitchSelecting Stitching Selecting stitchingSelecting Stitching Attach overcasting foot G Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot GOvercasting Stitches StitchStretch fabrics Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot JPreventing fraying center baseline Reverse stitchingRemove the presser foot Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutterFabric Sewing zigzag stitches while cutting FabricGuide plate Position When sewing is finished, cut the threadBasic Stitching Basic stitchingPosition the fabric with the edge of the folded Sew a blind hem according to the following procedureBlind Hem Stitching For details, refer to Replacing the presserIf the needle catches too much of the hem fold Buttonhole Buttonhole StitchingButtonhole sewing 4Select a stitch If the button does not fit in the button guide plateSize of the buttonhole is set 3Attach buttonhole foot aChanging the stitch width For details, refer to Adjusting the stitch widthAttach button-sewing foot M Button sewingSewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics To the right as Seen from the front of the machine9Start Aftersewing.sewing for about 10 seconds at low Place the button into button-sewing foot M5Select stitch Zipper can be sewn in place Zipper InsertionInserting a centered zipper 6Select stitch Inserting a side zipperWrong side of fabric Mm 1/8 inch 7Select stitchBTopstitch around the zipper Stretch stitching Elastic attaching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape3Select stitch Quilting Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching4Attach zigzag foot J Select a stitch Appliqué stitchingRemove the thick paper after pressing the seam allowance 3Select stitch or Edge of the fabric, and sew using stitchPatchwork crazy quilt stitching PiecingBaste the fabric to be quilted Attach the walking foot For details, refer to Using the optional walking footQuilting 1holder Using the optional quilting guideFree-motion quilting Walking foot Presser foot holderNormally, the drop feed lever is positioned at the left 4Slide the drop feed lever, located at the rearReinforcing the ends of openings Reinforcement StitchingTriple stretch stitching Bar tack stitching Inseams5Pullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Attach monogramming foot N 3Adjust the stitch width to select the desired eyelet sizeEyelet Stitching Decorative Decorative StitchingSet the stitch width to 7.0 mm 1/4 inch Fagoting3Attach zigzag foot J 4Select stitch3Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm 3/8 inch Scallop stitchingSmocking 4Trim along the stitches3Select stitch , or JoiningHeirloom stitching 4Sew along the center of the unfrayed section S2brotherE.book Page 94 Thursday, February 13, 2003 1103 AM Appendix Stitch Settings MaintenanceUtility stitches Stitch SettingsStitch Settings Appliqué stitch For quilting Pattern Needle plate cover is removed MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface Cleaning the shuttleDo not apply oil to the shuttle Remove the shuttleGrasp the shuttle, and then pull it out Loosen the upper thread tension TroubleshootingPresser foot lever is raised Lower the presser foot lever Needle is bent or blunt Replace the needle Clean the shuttle Bobbin designed specifically forCorrectly install the presser foot ShuttleRed Green Authorized service center Bobbin designed specifically forThread tension is incorrect Adjust the tension of the upper Needle was not raisedSewing lamp is damaged Contact your retailer or the nearest Message disappears Error messagesOperation beep If you pressNeedle stop position changes to the raised position Changing the needle stop positionNumerics IndexIndex