Brother CS-770 operation manual Needle and presser foot section, Operation buttons

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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————

Needle and presser foot section

aButtonhole lever

Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks.

bNeedle threader (for models equipped with the needle threader) (page 17)

cPresser foot holder

The presser foot is installed onto the presser foot holder.

dPresser foot holder screw

Use the presser foot holder screw to hold the presser foot holder in place.

ePresser foot

The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the fabric as the sewing takes place. Attach the appropriate presser foot for the selected stitching.

fFeed dogs

The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction.

gQuick-set bobbin (for models equipped with the quick- set bobbin)

You can start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread.

hBobbin cover

Open the bobbin cover to set the bobbin.

iNeedle plate

The needle plate is marked with guides for sewing straight seams.

jNeedle bar thread guide

Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide.

kNeedle clamp screw

Use the needle clamp screw to hold the needle in place.

Operation buttons

The operation buttons help you to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing machine model.

aPresser foot lever

Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower the presser foot.

bReverse/reinforcement stitch button

Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to sew reverse stitches. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to sew in the opposite direction. For details, refer to “Sewing reinforcement stitches” (page 29).

■Buttons provided on some models

c Start/stop button (for models equipped with the start/stop button)

Press the start/stop button to start or stop sewing. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is depressed. When sewing is stopped, the needle is lowered in the fabric. For details, refer to “Starting to sew” (page 28).

d Needle position button (for models equipped with the needle position button)

Press the needle position button to raise or lower the needle. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch.

eSewing speed controller (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller)

Slide the sewing speed controller to adjust the sewing speed.

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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 operation Contents Utility Stitches Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Main partsButtons provided on some models Needle and presser foot sectionOperation buttons ASlideopen theit. flat bed attachment to the left to Operation panelFlat bed attachment 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 belowLightly hold the end of the upper thread Drawing up the lower threadFor models equipped with the quick-set bobbin 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 threadingMark on the wheel points up. With models Replacing the Presser FootReplacing the presser foot 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 footBRaise the presser foot lever Starting to sewOn the wheel points up. With models equipped 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 positionIf the needle does not catch the hem fold Blind HEM StitchingBAttach blind hem foot R CSelect a stitch 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 CAttach presser foot M Button sewingSewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics ESelect a stitch With stitch Select stitchZipper Insertion Rev. ReverseElastic attaching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeStretch stitching 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 DTrim along the stitches FagotingScallop stitching Smocking Shell tuck stitchingSew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm 3/8 inch DPull the bobbin threads to create gathersUnfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one side JoiningHeirloom stitching Stitch Settings Utility stitchesRfc. Reinforcement Pattern No Rfc Binding Appendix Cleaning the bobbin case MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface 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
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