For safe operation, For a longer service life | Brother CS6000I

CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE

Your machine is one of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. To fully enjoy all the features, we suggest that you study the manual before using the machine.

PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE

For safe operation

1.Be sure to keep your eye on the needle while sewing. Do not touch the hand wheel, thread take- up lever, needle, or other moving parts.

2.Remember to turn off the power switch and unplug the cord when:

•Operation is completed

•Replacing or removing the needle or any other parts

•A power failure occurs during use

•Maintaining the machine

•Leaving the machine unattended

3.Do not store anything on the foot controller.

4.Plug the machine directly into the wall. Do not use extension cords.

For a longer service life

1.When storing this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Do not use or store the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other hot objects.

2.Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the case. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should never be used.

3.Do not drop or hit the machine.

4.Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other parts to assure correct installation.

For repair or adjustment

In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. If the problem persists, please consult your local authorized Brother dealer.

For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com

The contents of this manual and specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.

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Brother CS6000I operation manual For safe operation, For a longer service life

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 Needle and presser foot section Operation buttonsButtons provided on some models Operation panel Flat bed attachmentASlideopen theit. flat bed attachment to the left to Optional accessories Accessories CTo turn off the machine, set the main power switch to Using Your Sewing MachinePower supply precautions BSet the main power switch to Changing the needle stop position Foot controller ETurn on the sewing machine Threading the MachineWinding the bobbin Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk 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 Drawing up the lower thread For models equipped with the quick-set bobbinLightly hold the end of the upper thread Fabrics Needle precautionsReplacing the Needle Needle types and their uses Incorrect needle Checking the needleReplacing the needle Correct needle Installing the needle clamp Twin needle threading Sewing with a twin needle Replacing 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 holder Sewing General sewing procedure CAttach the presser foot DIfwidth.necessary, adjust the stitch lengthSelecting stitching Turn on the sewing machine Starting to sew On the wheel points up. With models equippedBRaise the presser foot lever Upper tension is too tight Thread tensionSewing reinforcement stitches Correct tension Sewing curves Useful Sewing TipsTrial sewing Changing the sewing direction Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to release it Using a free-arm styleSewing thin fabrics Sewing stretch fabrics Attach overcasting foot G or zigzag foot J Select a stitch Overcasting Stitches Changing the needle position When sewing is finished, cut the threadBasic Stitching Basic stitching Blind HEM Stitching BAttach blind hem foot R CSelect a stitchIf the needle does not catch the hem fold 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 Button sewing Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabricsCAttach presser foot M With stitch Select stitch ESelect a stitch Rev. Reverse Zipper Insertion Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Stretch stitchingElastic attaching Appliqués APPLIQUÉ, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Piecing Patchwork crazy quilt stitching DSelect stitch , or Using the optional quilting guideQuilting Baste the fabric to be quilted GAfter sewing is finished, slide the feed dog Free-motion quilting Attach zigzag foot J Select stitch Start sewing Reinforcement StitchingTriple stretch stitching Bar tack stitching Pullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Once sewing is completed, Decorative Stitching Fagoting Scallop stitchingDTrim along the stitches DPull the bobbin threads to create gathers SmockingShell tuck stitching Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm 3/8 inch Joining Heirloom stitchingUnfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one side Utility stitches Stitch Settings Rfc. Reinforcement Pattern No Rfc Binding Appendix Maintenance Cleaning the machine surfaceCleaning the bobbin case Remove the bobbin case Troubleshooting Fabric is LowerOr breaks Thread ten Pitched noise While sewing Stitches areSkipped There is a high Operation beep for models equipped with the operation beep Error Messages Numerics Index 30, 32 English 885-S33/S34/S36/S37 XC8835-4216