Brother CS 80 manual Cutting the thread, When you have finished sewing, cut the threads

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Cutting the thread

When you have finished sewing, cut the threads.

1When you wish to finish the stitching and the sewing machine is stopped, press (needle position button) once to raise the

needle.

1

1Needle position button

XThe needle is raised.

2Raise the presser foot lever.

1

1Presser foot lever

3Pull the fabric to the left side of the machine, and then pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.

1

1Thread cutter

■Using the thread cutter button

(Only for models equipped with the thread cutter button)

When using a model equipped with a thread cutter button, the thread can easily be cut if the button is pressed.

1When you wish to finish the stitching, press

(thread cutter button) once.

2

1

1Thread cutter button

XThe threads are cut and the needle is raised.

2Raise the presser foot lever.

1

1Presser foot lever

CAUTION

●Do not press the thread cutter button after the threads have already been cut, otherwise the needle may break, the threads may become tangled or damage to the machine may occur.

Note

●Do not press the thread cutter button if there is no fabric under the presser foot or while the machine is sewing, otherwise damage to the machine may occur.

●When sewing with thread thicker than #30, nylon or metallic threads, or other special threads, use the thread cutter on the side of the machine to cut the threads.

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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 cassetteThreading the needle Check that the thread cassette indicator is lit up in greenSpool 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 needleFor details, refer to Thread the needle manually Install the twin needleTurnstitch.on the sewing machine, and then select a S2brotherE.book Page 28 Thursday, February 13, 2003 1103 AM Pulling up the bobbin thread Refer to steps 1 through 5 of Installing the bobbinInsert the bobbin into the shuttle Fabrics Needle precautionsReplacing the Needle Needle types and their usesCorrect needle Checking the 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 barReplacing the Presser Foot Presser foot precautionsReplacing the presser foot Presser foot is attached Presser foot holder releases the presser footRemoving the presser foot holder 1Remove the presser foot Removing the presser foot holderFor details, refer to Replacing the presser foot Attaching the walking foot 1Remove the presser foot holder Using the optional walking foot2Turn 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 machine5Select stitch Place the button into button-sewing foot M9Start Aftersewing.sewing for about 10 seconds at low Inserting a centered zipper Zipper InsertionZipper 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 StitchingRemove the thick paper after pressing the seam allowance Appliqué stitching4Attach zigzag foot J Select a stitch 3Select stitch or Edge of the fabric, and sew using stitchPatchwork crazy quilt stitching PiecingQuilting For details, refer to Using the optional walking footBaste 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 Eyelet Stitching 3Adjust the stitch width to select the desired eyelet sizeAttach 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 shuttleGrasp the shuttle, and then pull it out Remove the shuttleDo not apply oil to the shuttle Presser foot lever is raised Lower the presser foot lever TroubleshootingLoosen 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