Brother CS 80 manual Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions, Front view

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Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions

The names of the various parts of the sewing machine and their functions are described below. Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these descriptions to learn the names of the machine parts.

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1Thread cassette compartment cover

2Thread cassette compartment

Insert a thread cassette into the thread cassette compartment.

3Thread cassette eject lever

Press this lever to eject the installed thread cassette.

4Thread tension dial

Use the thread tension dial to adjust the tension of the upper thread.

5Thread cutter

Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.

6Arm

7Flap

Use the flap to create a table. When the sewing machine is not being used, store the machine with the flap folded up. Remove the flap to sew cylindrical pieces such as sleeve cuffs.

8Sliding leg

Pull out the sliding leg during free-arm sewing.

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9Operation buttons

Use the operation buttons to start the sewing machine and raise and lower the needle. (page Cover D)

0Operation panel

Select a stitch from those that appear in the operation panel. (page Cover E)

ABobbin winder

Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin.

BBobbin thread spool pin

Place the spool of thread for the bobbin onto this spool pin in order to wind the bobbin.

CBobbin storage compartment

Store the bobbins designed specifically for this sewing machine in this compartment.

DBobbin winder cover

Open this cover when winding the bobbin.

EThread guide for bobbin winding

Pass the thread around this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread.

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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 cassetteCheck that the thread cassette indicator is lit up in green Threading the needleSpool of thread is now loaded in the thread cassette 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 needleInstall the twin needle For details, refer to Thread the needle manuallyTurnstitch.on the sewing machine, and then select a S2brotherE.book Page 28 Thursday, February 13, 2003 1103 AM Refer to steps 1 through 5 of Installing the bobbin Pulling up the bobbin threadInsert the bobbin into the shuttle Fabrics Needle precautionsReplacing the Needle Needle types and their usesChecking the needle Correct needleIncorrect 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 barPresser foot precautions Replacing the Presser FootReplacing the presser foot Presser foot is attached Presser foot holder releases the presser footRemoving the presser foot holder Removing the presser foot holder 1Remove the presser footFor details, refer to Replacing the presser foot Using the optional walking foot Attaching the walking foot 1Remove the presser foot holder2Turn off the sewing machine 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 machinePlace the button into button-sewing foot M 5Select stitch9Start Aftersewing.sewing for about 10 seconds at low Zipper Insertion Inserting a centered zipperZipper can be sewn in place 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 StitchingAppliqué stitching Remove the thick paper after pressing the seam allowance4Attach zigzag foot J Select a stitch 3Select stitch or Edge of the fabric, and sew using stitchPatchwork crazy quilt stitching PiecingFor details, refer to Using the optional walking foot QuiltingBaste the fabric to be quilted Attach the walking foot 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 3Adjust the stitch width to select the desired eyelet size Eyelet StitchingAttach monogramming foot N 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 shuttleRemove the shuttle Grasp the shuttle, and then pull it outDo not apply oil to the shuttle Troubleshooting Presser foot lever is raised Lower the presser foot leverLoosen the upper thread tension 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