Brother CS-770 operation manual Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions, Main parts

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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

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NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

The main parts

aBobbin winder (page 11)

This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use as the lower thread.

bSpool pin (pages 11 and 16) This holds the spool of thread.

cHole for extra spool pin (page 23)

This holds a second spool of thread for sewing with two needles.

dUpper tension-control dial (page 29)

This controls the tension of the upper thread.

eThread guide (pages 11 and 16)

This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine.

fThread take-up lever (page 17)

gThread cutter (page 29)

Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.

hFlat bed attachment with accessory compartment (pages 7 and 31)

iOperation buttons (page 6)

The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing machine model.

jOperation panel (page 7)

This is used to select the stitch and specify the various settings.

kHandwheel

Used to manually raise and lower the needle.

lMain power and sewing light switch (page 9)

You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on and off.

mJack/socket connector (page 9)

Insert the plug on the power supply cord into the jack/ socket connector.

nFoot controller jack/socket (page 10) Plug in the foot controller plug.

oFeed dog position lever (pages 38 and 45)

Use the feed dog position lever to lower the feed dogs.

pPresser foot lever (page 16)

Used to raise and lower the presser foot.

qFoot controller (page 10)

You can use this to control the sewing speed, and to start and stop sewing.

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Contents Computerized Sewing Machine Important Safety Instructions For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only For safe operation For a longer service lifeContents Utility Stitches Main parts Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsOperation buttons Needle and presser foot sectionButtons provided on some models Flat bed attachment Operation panelASlideopen theit. flat bed attachment to the left to Optional accessories AccessoriesCTo turn off the machine, set the main power switch to Using Your Sewing MachinePower supply precautions BSet the main power switch toChanging the needle stop position Foot controllerETurn on the sewing machine Threading the MachineWinding the bobbin Pass the thread around the pre-tension diskGTrim the excess thread above the bobbin CSlide the bobbin winder shaft to the right For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding systemActual size 11.5mm 7/16 inch This model Lower threadingFor models equipped with the quick-set bobbin Right side see arrow b until the cover clicks into placeUpper threading Thread take-up lever Catch the thread on the hook as shown below DFully lower the needle threader leverFor models equipped with the quick-set bobbin Drawing up the lower threadLightly hold the end of the upper thread Fabrics Needle precautionsReplacing the Needle Needle types and their usesIncorrect needle Checking the needleReplacing the needle Correct needleInstalling the needle clamp Twin needle threading Sewing with a twin needleReplacing the presser foot Replacing the Presser FootMark on the wheel points up. With models Remove the presser foot Removing the presser foot holderRemoving the presser foot holder Attaching the presser foot holderSewing General sewing procedureCAttach the presser foot DIfwidth.necessary, adjust the stitch lengthSelecting stitching Turn on the sewing machineOn the wheel points up. With models equipped Starting to sewBRaise the presser foot lever Upper tension is too tight Thread tensionSewing reinforcement stitches Correct tensionSewing curves Useful Sewing TipsTrial sewing Changing the sewing directionSlide the flat bed attachment to the left to release it Using a free-arm styleSewing thin fabrics Sewing stretch fabricsAttach overcasting foot G or zigzag foot J Select a stitch Overcasting StitchesChanging the needle position When sewing is finished, cut the threadBasic Stitching Basic stitchingBAttach blind hem foot R CSelect a stitch Blind HEM StitchingIf the needle does not catch the hem fold Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on Buttonhole SewingIf the button does not fit in the button guide plate Size of the buttonhole is setFPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics Button sewingCAttach presser foot M With stitch Select stitch ESelect a stitchRev. Reverse Zipper InsertionStretch stitching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeElastic attaching Appliqués APPLIQUÉ, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingPiecing Patchwork crazy quilt stitchingDSelect stitch , or Using the optional quilting guideQuilting Baste the fabric to be quiltedGAfter sewing is finished, slide the feed dog Free-motion quiltingAttach zigzag foot J Select stitch Start sewing Reinforcement StitchingTriple stretch stitching Bar tack stitchingPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Once sewing is completed,Decorative Stitching Scallop stitching FagotingDTrim along the stitches DPull the bobbin threads to create gathers SmockingShell tuck stitching Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm 3/8 inchHeirloom stitching JoiningUnfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one side Utility stitches Stitch SettingsRfc. Reinforcement Pattern No Rfc Binding Appendix Cleaning the machine surface MaintenanceCleaning the bobbin case Remove the bobbin case Troubleshooting Fabric is LowerOr breaks Thread tenPitched noise While sewing Stitches areSkipped There is a highOperation beep for models equipped with the operation beep Error MessagesNumerics Index30, 32 Page English 885-S33/S34/S36/S37 XC8835-7219