Brother CS-770 operation manual For safe operation, For a longer service life

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CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE

Your machine is one of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. To fully enjoy all the features, we suggest that you study the manual before using the machine.

PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE

For safe operation

1.Be sure to keep your eye on the needle while sewing. Do not touch the hand wheel, thread take- up lever, needle, or other moving parts.

2.Remember to turn off the power switch and unplug the cord when:

•Operation is completed

•Replacing or removing the needle or any other parts

•A power failure occurs during use

•Maintaining the machine

•Leaving the machine unattended

3.Do not store anything on the foot controller.

4.Plug the machine directly into the wall. Do not use extension cords.

For a longer service life

1.When storing this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Do not use or store the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other hot objects.

2.Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the case. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should never be used.

3.Do not drop or hit the machine.

4.Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other parts to assure correct installation.

For repair or adjustment

In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. If the problem persists, please consult your local authorized Brother dealer.

For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com

The contents of this manual and specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.

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Contents Computerized Sewing Machine Important Safety Instructions For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only For a longer service life For safe operationContents Utility Stitches Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Main partsOperation buttons Needle and presser foot sectionButtons provided on some models Flat bed attachment Operation panelASlideopen theit. flat bed attachment to the left to Accessories Optional accessoriesUsing Your Sewing Machine Power supply precautionsBSet the main power switch to CTo turn off the machine, set the main power switch toFoot controller Changing the needle stop positionThreading the Machine Winding the bobbinPass the thread around the pre-tension disk ETurn on the sewing machineGTrim the excess thread above the bobbin For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system CSlide the bobbin winder shaft to the rightLower threading Actual size 11.5mm 7/16 inch This modelRight side see arrow b until the cover clicks into place For models equipped with the quick-set bobbinUpper threading Thread take-up lever DFully lower the needle threader lever Catch the thread on the hook as shown belowFor models equipped with the quick-set bobbin Drawing up the lower threadLightly hold the end of the upper thread Needle precautions Replacing the NeedleNeedle types and their uses FabricsChecking the needle Replacing the needleCorrect needle Incorrect needleInstalling the needle clamp Sewing with a twin needle Twin needle threadingReplacing the presser foot Replacing the Presser FootMark on the wheel points up. With models Removing the presser foot holder Removing the presser foot holderAttaching the presser foot holder Remove the presser footGeneral sewing procedure SewingDIfwidth.necessary, adjust the stitch length Selecting stitchingTurn on the sewing machine CAttach the presser footOn the wheel points up. With models equipped Starting to sewBRaise the presser foot lever Thread tension Sewing reinforcement stitchesCorrect tension Upper tension is too tightUseful Sewing Tips Trial sewingChanging the sewing direction Sewing curvesUsing a free-arm style Sewing thin fabricsSewing stretch fabrics Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to release itOvercasting Stitches Attach overcasting foot G or zigzag foot J Select a stitchWhen sewing is finished, cut the thread Basic StitchingBasic stitching Changing the needle positionBAttach blind hem foot R CSelect a stitch Blind HEM StitchingIf the needle does not catch the hem fold Buttonhole Sewing Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn onSize of the buttonhole is set If the button does not fit in the button guide plateFPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics Button sewingCAttach presser foot M ESelect a stitch With stitch Select stitchZipper Insertion Rev. ReverseStretch stitching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeElastic attaching APPLIQUÉ, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching AppliquésPatchwork crazy quilt stitching PiecingUsing the optional quilting guide QuiltingBaste the fabric to be quilted DSelect stitch , orFree-motion quilting GAfter sewing is finished, slide the feed dogReinforcement Stitching Triple stretch stitchingBar tack stitching Attach zigzag foot J Select stitch Start sewingOnce sewing is completed, Pullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far asDecorative Stitching Scallop stitching FagotingDTrim along the stitches Smocking Shell tuck stitchingSew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm 3/8 inch DPull the bobbin threads to create gathersHeirloom stitching JoiningUnfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one side Stitch Settings Utility stitchesRfc. Reinforcement Pattern No Rfc Binding Appendix Cleaning the machine surface MaintenanceCleaning the bobbin case Remove the bobbin case Troubleshooting Lower Or breaksThread ten Fabric isStitches are SkippedThere is a high Pitched noise While sewingError Messages Operation beep for models equipped with the operation beepIndex Numerics30, 32 Page English 885-S33/S34/S36/S37 XC8835-7219