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Brother CS-8150 Replacing the Presser Foot, Presser foot precautions, Replacing the presser foot

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Replacing the Presser Foot

The presser foot presses down on the fabric.

Presser foot precautions

Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the presser feet.

CAUTION

●Use the presser foot appropriate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew, otherwise the needle may hit the presser foot, causing the needle to bend or break.

●Only use presser feet designed specifically for this sewing machine. Use of any other presser foot may result in injuries or damage to the machine.

CONTENTS GETTING READY

Replacing the presser foot

Replace the presser foot as described below.

1Press (needle position button) once or twice to raise the needle.

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1Needle position button

XThe needle is raised.

2Turn off the sewing machine.

CAUTION

●Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the start/stop button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.

3Raise the presser foot lever.

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1Presser foot lever

XThe presser foot is raised.

SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX

INDEX

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Brother CS-8150 manual Replacing the Presser Foot, Presser foot precautions, Replacing the presser foot

Contents

Page Accessories Enclosed AccessoriesFront view Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsGetting Ready Needle and presser foot section Right-side/rear viewOperation buttons Contents Getting ReadyLCD liquid crystal display Operation panelFollowing are available as optional accessories Optional AccessoriesIntroduction Sewing Machine FeaturesContents Sewing Basics Decorative Stitching 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 machineUnderstanding the LCD Screens 2Press sewing machine help key in the operation panel Checking machine operating proceduresWhen you are finished with the help screen Press OK key Turn on the sewing machine6Press OK key Changing the Machine SettingsChanging the settings 2Presspanel. settings key in the operationAttribute Icon Details Reference List of stitch or machine attributes3Press To select To return to Adjusting the brightness of the LCDChanging the needle stop position 3selected Changing the screen languagePress Winding the bobbin Winding/Installing the BobbinBobbin precautions Winding/Installing the Bobbin Thread is cut to a suitable length BPress start/stop button once Slide 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 Follow arrow 2 indicated on the thread cassette Threading the needle Check that the thread cassette indicator is lit up in greenUpper threading is finished 1Placepin. the spool of thread onto the extra spool Using the extra spool pin5Close the thread cassette compartment cover Remove the needle 3Install a needleOnly use the twin needle Part code Using the twin needleBPress , , and arrow keys until is selected Install the twin needleAPress settings key in the operation panel 0Turn on the sewing machineSelect a stitch CPress OK keyDPress To select To return to EPress OK keyInsert the bobbin into the shuttle Pulling up the bobbin threadFabrics Needle precautionsReplacing the Needle Needle types and their usesIncorrect needle Checking the needleCorrect needle Replacing the needle 3Using the screwdriver, loosen the needle clamp screw 8Lowerneedle.the needle-changing tool off 4Lower the needle-changing toolReplacing the presser foot Presser foot precautionsReplacing the Presser Foot Presser foot holder releases the presser foot Removing the presser foot holder 1Remove the presser foot Removing the presser foot holder2Turn off the sewing machine Using the optional walking footAttaching the walking foot 1Remove the presser foot holder 5Attach the presser foot holder 3Raise the presser foot leverSlide the flap off to the left Then,position.install the flap back to its originalSewing Cylindrical Pieces Free-arm sewingSewing Basics Sewing Turn on General sewing procedure3Place the fabric under the presser foot Positioning the fabricStarting to sew Machine stops sewing with the needle lowered in the fabric Securing the stitching Sewing reinforcement stitches 2Raise the presser foot lever Cutting the threadUpper thread is too tight Adjusting the Thread TensionChanging the tension of the upper thread Correct thread tension2Select a stitch Adjusting the Stitch Width and LengthAdjusting the stitch width Adjusting the stitch length Press To select 6To return to 3Press settings key in the operation panelUseful Functions 4Press , , and arrow keys until is selected 5Press OK keyReverse/reinforcement stitch button Sewing 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 allowanceSewing Basics Utility Stitches Selecting stitching Selecting StitchingStitch types 9Press OK key Understanding the screenOvercasting Stitches Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot GContents Getting Ready Sewing Basics Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot JRemove the presser foot Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter9sewing 8Position the fabric in the side cutterLower the presser foot lever, and then start Basic stitching Basic StitchingBasting Changing the needle position When sewing is finished, cut the thread5hem against the guide of the presser foot, Blind Hem StitchingStitch For details, refer to Selecting stitchingIf the needle catches too much of the hem fold Buttonhole Stitching Buttonhole Stitching Buttonhole sewingPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as If the button does not fit in the button guide plate3Attach buttonhole foot a 4Select a stitchChanging the stitch width Adjust the stitch width Attach button-sewing foot M Button sewingSewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics 8Start sewing 4Place the button into button-sewing foot M5Select stitch Inserting a centered zipper Zipper Insertion7Topstitch around the zipper Inserting a side zipperSelect stitch Wrong side of fabric Mm 1/8 inch 7Select stitchBTopstitch around the zipper Sew the fabric without stretching it Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeStretch stitching Elastic attachingSewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Quilting Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching4Attach zigzag foot J Appliqué stitching3Select stitch 57 or Patchwork crazy quilt stitchingPiecing Baste the fabric to be quilted Attach the walking foot Quilting1Removeholder. the presser foot and the presser foot Using the optional quilting guideFree-motion quilting 7After sewing is finished, slide the drop feed 4Slide the drop feed lever, located at the rear8Select stitch Satin stitchingConnect the foot controller 6Press To select To return toBar tack stitching Reinforcement StitchingTriple stretch stitching 5Pullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as 2Attach buttonhole foot a3Select stitch 52 or DarningMemo Eyelet Stitching Contents Getting100 Decorative StitchingSet the stitch width to 7.0 mm 1/4 inch Fagoting3Attach zigzag foot J Select stitch 26 or3Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm 3/8 inch Scallop stitchingSmocking 4Trim along the stitches3Select stitch Shell tuck stitchingSelect stitch 25 , 26 or Fold the fabric along the bias 2Attach zigzag foot JSelect stitch 22 , 23 or JoiningUnfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one side 4Start sewing 1Install the wing needleHeirloom stitching 2Attach monogramming foot N8Press To select To return to 6Press , , and arrow keys until is selected 7Press OK key4Sew along the center of the unfrayed section Sewing patterns Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative PatternsSewing beautiful patterns 3SelectOK keythe. next pattern, and then press Combining patterns1SelectOK keythe. first pattern, and then press 2Press the key in the operation panelPress , , and arrow keys until Is selected Press OK key Press settings key in the operation panelRepeat sewing patterns Select the pattern2Press , , and arrow keys until is selected 3Press OK key 1Press settings key in the operation panelChecking the selected pattern Changing the pattern lengthPress To select 5To return to Select a stitch Press settings key in the operation panelMirror imaging the pattern 3Press , , and arrow keys until is selected 4Press OK key 7Checkkey. the contents, and then press OKStoring a pattern 2Press stitch selection key in the operation panelPress , , and arrow keys until Is selected, and then select 6Checkkey. the contents, and then press OKRealigning the pattern Press stitch selection key in the operation panel9Press or + Check the sewn patternPress , , and arrow keys until Is selected 8Press OK key 116 Appendix Utility stitches Stitch SettingsStitch Settings 120 Horizontal button 5.0 122 Pattern PresserFoot NeedleTwin Other stitchesCleaning the shuttle MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface Remove the shuttle Probable Cause Remedy TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Stitch is not 128LCD Fabric doesNot feed Error Message Probable Cause Error messagesOperation beep Nothing appears in the LCD5Press To select To return to Cancelling the operation beep2Press settings key in the operation panel Numerics Index134 English 885-S08 XC5252-021