Brother CS 80 manual Starting to sew

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Starting to sew

Once you are ready to start sewing, you can start the sewing machine. The sewing speed can be adjusted using either the operation buttons or the foot controller.

Using the operation buttons

Sewing can be started and stopped using the

operation button (start/stop button).

1Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or

right to select the desired sewing speed. Slide the sewing speed controller to the left to sew at a slower speed, or slide the speed controller to the right to sew at a faster speed.

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1Sewing speed controller

2Press (start/stop button) once.

1

1Start/stop button

XThe machine starts sewing.

If you continue to hold the start/stop button pressed immediately after the sewing starts, the machine will sew at a slow speed.

3When the end of the stitching is reached,

press (start/stop button) once.

XThe machine stops sewing with the needle down (in the fabric).

4When you are finished sewing, raise the needle, and then cut the threads.

For details, refer to “Cutting the thread” (page 49).

Using the foot controller

Sewing can be started and stopped using the foot

2

controller.

 

1Turn off the sewing machine.

When connecting the foot controller, be sure to turn off the sewing machine in order to prevent the machine from accidentally being started.

2Insert the foot controller plug into its jack on the side of the sewing machine.

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1Foot controller jack

Note

(For U.S.A. only)

Foot controller: Model N5V

This foot controller can be used on this machine model CS-8060/CS-80.

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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