Upper threading | Brother CS6000I specification

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Upper threading

Set the upper thread and thread the needle.

• For details on the needle threader, see page 17.

aSpool pin

bThread guide

cMark on the handwheel

CAUTION

●Make sure you thread the machine properly. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle.

aRaiselever. the presser foot using the presser foot

aPresser foot lever

bRaise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up, or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice to raise the needle.

or

a Mark

b Needle position button

•If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Be sure to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine.

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Brother CS6000I operation manual Upper threading

Contents

Computerized Sewing Machine For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only For safe operation For a longer service life Contents Utility Stitches Main parts Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Buttons provided on some models Needle and presser foot sectionOperation buttons ASlideopen theit. flat bed attachment to the left to Operation panelFlat bed attachment Optional accessories Accessories Power supply precautions Using Your Sewing MachineBSet the main power switch to CTo turn off the machine, set the main power switch to Changing the needle stop position Foot controller Winding the bobbin Threading the MachinePass the thread around the pre-tension disk ETurn on the sewing machine GTrim the excess thread above the bobbin CSlide the bobbin winder shaft to the right For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system Actual size 11.5mm 7/16 inch This model Lower threading For models equipped with the quick-set bobbin Right side see arrow b until the cover clicks into place Upper threading Thread take-up lever Catch the thread on the hook as shown below DFully lower the needle threader lever Lightly hold the end of the upper thread Drawing up the lower threadFor models equipped with the quick-set bobbin Replacing the Needle Needle precautionsNeedle types and their uses Fabrics Replacing the needle Checking the needleCorrect needle Incorrect needle Installing the needle clamp Twin needle threading Sewing with a twin needle Mark 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 foot Sewing General sewing procedure Selecting stitching DIfwidth.necessary, adjust the stitch lengthTurn on the sewing machine CAttach the presser foot BRaise the presser foot lever Starting to sewOn the wheel points up. With models equipped Sewing reinforcement stitches Thread tensionCorrect tension Upper tension is too tight Trial sewing Useful Sewing TipsChanging the sewing direction Sewing curves Sewing thin fabrics Using a free-arm styleSewing stretch fabrics Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to release it Attach overcasting foot G or zigzag foot J Select a stitch Overcasting Stitches Basic Stitching When sewing is finished, cut the threadBasic stitching Changing the needle position If the needle does not catch the hem fold Blind HEM StitchingBAttach blind hem foot R CSelect a stitch Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on Buttonhole Sewing If the button does not fit in the button guide plate Size of the buttonhole is set FPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as CAttach presser foot M Button sewingSewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics With stitch Select stitch ESelect a stitch Rev. Reverse Zipper Insertion Elastic attaching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeStretch stitching Appliqués APPLIQUÉ, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Piecing Patchwork crazy quilt stitching Quilting Using the optional quilting guideBaste the fabric to be quilted DSelect stitch , or GAfter sewing is finished, slide the feed dog Free-motion quilting Triple stretch stitching Reinforcement StitchingBar tack stitching Attach zigzag foot J Select stitch Start sewing Pullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Once sewing is completed, Decorative Stitching DTrim along the stitches FagotingScallop stitching Shell tuck stitching SmockingSew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm 3/8 inch DPull the bobbin threads to create gathers Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one side JoiningHeirloom stitching Utility stitches Stitch Settings Rfc. Reinforcement Pattern No Rfc Binding Appendix Cleaning the bobbin case MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface Remove the bobbin case Troubleshooting Or breaks LowerThread ten Fabric is Skipped Stitches areThere is a high Pitched noise While sewing Operation beep for models equipped with the operation beep Error Messages Numerics Index 30, 32 English 885-S33/S34/S36/S37 XC8835-4216