Brother CS 80 manual Thread is cut to a suitable length

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Memo

●When using thread that winds off quickly, such as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread, place the enclosed spool net over the spool before placing the spool of thread onto the spool pin.

If the spool net is too long, fold it to fit the size of the spool.

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1Spool net

2 Spool

3 Spool pin

4 Spool cap

8Pull out some thread, and then thread the thread guide for bobbin winding.

Hold the thread with both hands, and then securely pass the thread as far as possible into the two slits in the thread guide.

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9While using your left hand to hold the end of the thread that wraps around the thread guide for bobbin winding, use your right hand to wind the free end of the thread clockwise around the bobbin five or six times.

0Pull the thread to the right and pass it through the slit in the bobbin winder seat.

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1Slit in bobbin winder seat (with built-in cutter)

XThe thread is cut to a suitable length.

CAUTION

●Be sure to cut the thread as described. If the bobbin is wound without cutting the thread using the cutter built into the slit in the bobbin winder seat, the thread may become tangled in the bobbin or the needle may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to run out.

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1Thread guide for bobbin winding

2 Two slits

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Contents DIC181p Enclosed Accessories AccessoriesNames of Machine Parts and Their Functions Front viewNeedle and presser foot section Right-side/rear view Presser footThread cassette indicator Operation buttonsOperation panel StitchesOptional Accessories Following are available as optional accessoriesSewing Machine Features IntroductionContents Adjusting the Thread Tension Adjusting the Stitch Width and LengthSewing Useful Sewing TipsStitch Settings MaintenanceTroubleshooting Error messagesImportant Safety Instructions For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only Congratulations on Choosing OUR Machine Getting Ready Power supply precautions Turning the Machine On/Off3Unplug the power supply cord from the electrical outlet 4Unplug the power supply cord from the power supply jackTurning on the machine Turning off the machineWinding/Installing the Bobbin Bobbin precautionsWinding the bobbin Move the bobbin thread spool pin up as far as possibleWinding/Installing the Bobbin Thread is cut to a suitable length BPress start/stop button once Sewing machine stopsInstalling the bobbin Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right7Reattach the bobbin cover Upper Threading About the spool of threadSpools that can be loaded into the thread cassette Spools that cannot be loaded into the thread cassetteLoading the spool into the thread cassette Upper ThreadingThread cassette is raised Place the spool for the upper thread onto the spool pinFollow arrow 2 indicated on the thread cassette Follow arrow 5 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 Using the extra spool pin 5Close the thread cassette compartment cover1Placepin. the spool of thread onto the extra spool For more details, refer to About the spool of threadExtra spool pin is now installed 3Install a needleRemove the needle Refer to Replacing the needleUsing the twin needle For details, refer to Replacing the 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 Needle precautions Replacing the NeedleNeedle types and their uses FabricsIncorrect needle Checking the needleCorrect needle Replacing the needle Checking the needleInstall the twin needle in the same way 3Using the screwdriver, loosen the needle clamp screwNeedle is installed 4Lower the needle-changing toolNeedle can be removed from the needle bar 8Lowerneedle.the needle-changing tool offReplacing the presser foot Presser foot precautionsReplacing the Presser Foot Presser foot holder releases the presser foot Presser foot is attachedFor 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 5Attach the presser foot holder For details, refer to Removing the presser foot holderSewing Cylindrical Pieces Free-arm sewingSlide the flap off to the left With the flap removed, free-arm sewing is possibleSewing Basics Sewing General sewing procedure Positioning the fabric Turn on the sewing machine3Place the fabric under the presser foot Fabric is now positioned to be sewnStarting to sew Machine stops sewing with the needle lowered in the fabric Securing the stitching For details, refer to Starting to sew Machine starts sewingMachine stops sewing Machine starts sewing in the normal sewing directionRelease the start/stop button or foot controller Sewing reinforcement stitchesWhen you have finished sewing, cut the threads Cutting the thread2Raise the presser foot lever Threads are cut and the needle is raisedAdjusting the Thread Tension Changing the tension of the upper threadCorrect thread tension Upper thread is too tightAdjusting the Stitch Width and Length Adjusting the stitch widthStitch width adjustment indicator lights up Changing the needle positionAdjusting the stitch length Stitch length adjustment indicator lights upUseful Sewing Tips Trial sewingChanging the sewing direction Sewing curvesSewing thick fabrics Sewing thin fabrics Sewing stretch fabricsSewing an even seam allowance Aligning the fabric with the presser footS2brotherE.book Page 56 Thursday, February 13, 2003 1103 AM Utility Stitches 6Iflength,necessary,etc. width and length adjust the stitch Selecting StitchingSelecting stitching Attach the presser footSelecting Stitching Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot G Overcasting StitchesStitch Attach overcasting foot GSewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot J Preventing fraying center baselineReverse stitching Stretch fabricsSewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter FabricSewing zigzag stitches while cutting Fabric Remove the presser footGuide plate When sewing is finished, cut the thread Basic StitchingBasic stitching PositionSew a blind hem according to the following procedure Blind Hem StitchingFor details, refer to Replacing the presser Position the fabric with the edge of the foldedIf the needle catches too much of the hem fold Buttonhole Stitching ButtonholeButtonhole sewing If the button does not fit in the button guide plate Size of the buttonhole is set3Attach buttonhole foot a 4Select a stitchFor details, refer to Adjusting the stitch width Changing the stitch widthButton sewing Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabricsTo the right as Seen from the front of the machine Attach button-sewing foot M9Start 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 Inserting a side zipper 6Select stitch7Select stitch Wrong side of fabric Mm 1/8 inchBTopstitch around the zipper Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Stretch stitching Elastic attaching3Select stitch Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Quilting4Attach zigzag foot J Select a stitch Appliqué stitchingRemove the thick paper after pressing the seam allowance Edge of the fabric, and sew using stitch Patchwork crazy quilt stitchingPiecing 3Select stitch orBaste the fabric to be quilted Attach the walking foot For details, refer to Using the optional walking footQuilting Using the optional quilting guide Free-motion quiltingWalking foot Presser foot holder 1holder4Slide the drop feed lever, located at the rear Normally, the drop feed lever is positioned at the leftReinforcement Stitching Triple stretch stitching Bar tack stitchingInseams Reinforcing the ends of openings5Pullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Attach monogramming foot N 3Adjust the stitch width to select the desired eyelet sizeEyelet Stitching Decorative Stitching DecorativeFagoting 3Attach zigzag foot J4Select stitch Set the stitch width to 7.0 mm 1/4 inchScallop stitching Smocking4Trim along the stitches 3Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm 3/8 inchJoining 3Select stitch , orHeirloom stitching 4Sew along the center of the unfrayed section S2brotherE.book Page 94 Thursday, February 13, 2003 1103 AM Stitch Settings Maintenance AppendixStitch Settings Utility stitchesStitch Settings Appliqué stitch For quilting Pattern Maintenance Cleaning the machine surfaceCleaning the shuttle Needle plate cover is removedDo 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 Clean the shuttle Bobbin designed specifically for Correctly install the presser footShuttle Needle is bent or blunt Replace the needleAuthorized service center Bobbin designed specifically for Thread tension is incorrect Adjust the tension of the upperNeedle was not raised Red GreenSewing lamp is damaged Contact your retailer or the nearest Error messages Operation beepIf you press Message disappearsChanging the needle stop position Needle stop position changes to the raised positionIndex NumericsIndex