Brother CS-8150 manual

Contents

Main Cover A Enclosed Accessories Accessories (For U.S.A. only) Cover B Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Front view Cover C Needle and presser foot section Right-side/rear view Cover D Operation buttons Cover E Operation panel Optional Accessories Introduction Sewing Machine Features Contents Page Page Important Safety Instructions DANGER WARNING SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is intended for household use. FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY IMPORTANT CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE Page Turning the Machine On/Off Power supply precautions WARNING Turning the Machine On/Off 11 Turning on the machine Turning off the machine Understanding the LCD Screens Understanding the LCD Screens 13 Checking machine operating procedures Changing the Machine Settings Changing the settings Changing the Machine Settings 15 Changing the needle stop position Adjusting the brightness of the LCD Changing the Machine Settings 17 Changing the screen language 18 Winding/Installing the Bobbin Bobbin precautions Winding the bobbin machine. Use of any other bobbin may result in injuries or damage to the machine. Page 20 Winding/Installing the Bobbin 21 Installing the bobbin Winding/Installing the Bobbin 23 24 Upper Threading not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may bend or break. About the spool of thread Loading the spool into the thread cassette 26 positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the needle may break. Upper Threading 27 Threading the needle Upper Threading 29 Using the extra spool pin Page Page Upper Threading 33 attach zigzag foot J, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. Page Upper Threading 35 Pulling up the bobbin thread 36 Replacing the Needle Needle precautions Needle types and their uses damage the machine. Checking the needle 38 Replacing the needle Page Page Replacing the Presser Foot Presser foot precautions Replacing the presser foot Page Replacing the Presser Foot 43 Removing the presser foot holder 44 Using the optional walking foot Replacing the Presser Foot 45 Sewing Cylindrical Pieces Free-arm sewing Page Sewing Sewing 49 General sewing procedure Positioning the fabric Sewing 51 Starting to sew (For U.S.A. only) 52 accumulate in the foot controller, otherwise a fire or an electric shock may occur. controller, otherwise damage to the machine or injuries may occur. period of time, unplug the foot controller, otherwise a fire or an electric shock may occur. Sewing 53 Securing the stitching Page Sewing 55 Cutting the thread Adjusting the Thread Tension Changing the tension of the upper thread 57 Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length Adjusting the stitch width Adjusting the Thread Tension/Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length 58 Adjusting the stitch length Useful Functions 59 Useful Functions Automatically sewing reverse/ reinforcement stitches Page Useful Sewing Tips 61 Useful Sewing Tips Trial sewing Changing the sewing direction Sewing curves 62 Sewing thick fabrics thick is sewn or if the fabric is pushed with too much force, the needle may Useful Sewing Tips 63 Sewing thin fabrics Sewing stretch fabrics Sewing an even seam allowance Page 3 UTILITY STITCHES Selecting Stitching Stitch types Selecting stitching Selecting Stitching 67 Overcasting Stitches Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot G Overcasting Stitches 69 Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot J Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter Page Basic Stitching Basting Basic stitching Basic Stitching 73 Blind Hem Stitching Blind Hem Stitching 75 Buttonhole Stitching Buttonhole sewing Page Buttonhole Stitching 79 Button sewing Buttonhole Stitching 81 does not touch the button, otherwise the needle may bend or break. Zipper Insertion Inserting a centered zipper I Zipper Insertion 83 Inserting a side zipper does not touch the zipper, otherwise the needle may bend or break. Page Page Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Stretch stitching Elastic attaching Page Appliqu, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Appliqu, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 89 Appliqu stitching Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching Piecing Appliqu, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 91 Quilting 92 Free-motion quilting Appliqu, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 93 Satin stitching Reinforcement Stitching 95 Reinforcement Stitching Triple stretch stitching Bar tack stitching Page Reinforcement Stitching 97 Darning Page Eyelet Stitching 99 Eyelet Stitching Decorative Stitching Decorative Stitching 101 Fagoting Scallop stitching Smocking Decorative Stitching 103 Shell tuck stitching Page Decorative Stitching 105 Heirloom stitching inch) or less, otherwise the needle may Page Decorative Stitching 107 Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns Sewing beautiful patterns Sewing patterns Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns 109 Combining patterns Repeat sewing patterns Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns 111 Checking the selected pattern Changing the pattern length Mirror imaging the pattern Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns 113 Storing a pattern Realigning the pattern Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns 115 Page Page Stitch Settings Utility stitches Stitch Settings 119 Page Stitch Settings 121 Page Stitch Settings 123 Other stitches *Pattern for making adjustment Maintenance Cleaning the machine surface Cleaning the shuttle Page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 127 Page Troubleshooting 129 Error messages Troubleshooting 131 Nothing appears in the LCD Operation beep Cancelling the operation beep Index