Brother CS 80 manual

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Contents

DIC181p Enclosed Accessories Accessories Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Front view Needle and presser foot section Right-side/rear view Presser foot Thread cassette indicator Operation buttons Operation panel Stitches Optional Accessories Following are available as optional accessories Sewing Machine Features Introduction Contents Adjusting the Thread Tension Adjusting the Stitch Width and LengthSewing Useful Sewing Tips Stitch Settings MaintenanceTroubleshooting Error messages Important Safety Instructions For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only Congratulations on Choosing OUR Machine Getting Ready Power supply precautions Turning the Machine On/Off 3Unplug the power supply cord from the electrical outlet 4Unplug the power supply cord from the power supply jackTurning on the machine Turning off the machine Winding/Installing the Bobbin Bobbin precautionsWinding the bobbin Move the bobbin thread spool pin up as far as possible Winding/Installing the Bobbin Thread is cut to a suitable length BPress start/stop button once Sewing machine stops Installing the bobbin Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right 7Reattach the bobbin cover Upper Threading About the spool of threadSpools that can be loaded into the thread cassette Spools that cannot be loaded into the thread cassette Loading the spool into the thread cassette Upper Threading Thread cassette is raised Place the spool for the upper thread onto the spool pin Follow arrow 2 indicated on the thread cassette Follow arrow 5 indicated on the thread cassette Threading the needle Check that the thread cassette indicator is lit up in greenSpool of thread is now loaded in the thread cassette Upper threading is finished Using the extra spool pin 5Close the thread cassette compartment cover1Placepin. the spool of thread onto the extra spool For more details, refer to About the spool of thread Extra spool pin is now installed 3Install a needleRemove the needle Refer to Replacing the needle Using the twin needle For details, refer to Replacing the needle For details, refer to Thread the needle manually Install the twin needleTurnstitch.on the sewing machine, and then select a S2brotherE.book Page 28 Thursday, February 13, 2003 1103 AM Pulling up the bobbin thread Refer to steps 1 through 5 of Installing the bobbinInsert the bobbin into the shuttle Needle precautions Replacing the NeedleNeedle types and their uses Fabrics Correct needle Checking the needleIncorrect needle Replacing the needle Checking the needle Install the twin needle in the same way 3Using the screwdriver, loosen the needle clamp screw Needle is installed 4Lower the needle-changing toolNeedle can be removed from the needle bar 8Lowerneedle.the needle-changing tool off Replacing the Presser Foot Presser foot precautionsReplacing the presser foot Presser foot holder releases the presser foot Presser foot is attached Removing the presser foot holder 1Remove the presser foot Removing the presser foot holderFor details, refer to Replacing the presser foot Attaching the walking foot 1Remove the presser foot holder Using the optional walking foot2Turn off the sewing machine 5Attach the presser foot holder For details, refer to Removing the presser foot holder Sewing Cylindrical Pieces Free-arm sewingSlide the flap off to the left With the flap removed, free-arm sewing is possible Sewing Basics Sewing General sewing procedure Positioning the fabric Turn on the sewing machine3Place the fabric under the presser foot Fabric is now positioned to be sewn Starting to sew Machine stops sewing with the needle lowered in the fabric Securing the stitching For details, refer to Starting to sew Machine starts sewingMachine stops sewing Machine starts sewing in the normal sewing direction Release the start/stop button or foot controller Sewing reinforcement stitches When you have finished sewing, cut the threads Cutting the thread2Raise the presser foot lever Threads are cut and the needle is raised Adjusting the Thread Tension Changing the tension of the upper threadCorrect thread tension Upper thread is too tight Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length Adjusting the stitch widthStitch width adjustment indicator lights up Changing the needle position Adjusting the stitch length Stitch length adjustment indicator lights up Useful Sewing Tips Trial sewingChanging the sewing direction Sewing curves Sewing thick fabrics Sewing thin fabrics Sewing stretch fabricsSewing an even seam allowance Aligning the fabric with the presser foot S2brotherE.book Page 56 Thursday, February 13, 2003 1103 AM Utility Stitches 6Iflength,necessary,etc. width and length adjust the stitch Selecting StitchingSelecting stitching Attach the presser foot Selecting Stitching Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot G Overcasting StitchesStitch Attach overcasting foot G Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot J Preventing fraying center baselineReverse stitching Stretch fabrics Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter FabricSewing zigzag stitches while cutting Fabric Remove the presser foot Guide plate When sewing is finished, cut the thread Basic StitchingBasic stitching Position Sew a blind hem according to the following procedure Blind Hem StitchingFor details, refer to Replacing the presser Position the fabric with the edge of the folded If the needle catches too much of the hem fold Buttonhole Stitching Buttonhole Buttonhole sewing If the button does not fit in the button guide plate Size of the buttonhole is set3Attach buttonhole foot a 4Select a stitch For details, refer to Adjusting the stitch width Changing the stitch width Button sewing Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabricsTo the right as Seen from the front of the machine Attach button-sewing foot M 5Select stitch Place the button into button-sewing foot M9Start Aftersewing.sewing for about 10 seconds at low Inserting a centered zipper Zipper InsertionZipper can be sewn in place Inserting a side zipper 6Select stitch 7Select stitch Wrong side of fabric Mm 1/8 inch BTopstitch around the zipper Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Stretch stitching Elastic attaching 3Select stitch Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Quilting Remove the thick paper after pressing the seam allowance Appliqué stitching4Attach zigzag foot J Select a stitch Edge of the fabric, and sew using stitch Patchwork crazy quilt stitchingPiecing 3Select stitch or Quilting For details, refer to Using the optional walking footBaste the fabric to be quilted Attach the walking foot Using the optional quilting guide Free-motion quiltingWalking foot Presser foot holder 1holder 4Slide the drop feed lever, located at the rear Normally, the drop feed lever is positioned at the left Reinforcement Stitching Triple stretch stitching Bar tack stitchingInseams Reinforcing the ends of openings 5Pullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Eyelet Stitching 3Adjust the stitch width to select the desired eyelet sizeAttach monogramming foot N Decorative Stitching Decorative Fagoting 3Attach zigzag foot J4Select stitch Set the stitch width to 7.0 mm 1/4 inch Scallop stitching Smocking4Trim along the stitches 3Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm 3/8 inch Joining 3Select stitch , or Heirloom stitching 4Sew along the center of the unfrayed section S2brotherE.book Page 94 Thursday, February 13, 2003 1103 AM Stitch Settings Maintenance Appendix Stitch Settings Utility stitches Stitch Settings Appliqué stitch For quilting Pattern Maintenance Cleaning the machine surfaceCleaning the shuttle Needle plate cover is removed Grasp the shuttle, and then pull it out Remove the shuttleDo not apply oil to the shuttle Presser foot lever is raised Lower the presser foot lever TroubleshootingLoosen the upper thread tension Clean the shuttle Bobbin designed specifically for Correctly install the presser footShuttle Needle is bent or blunt Replace the needle Authorized service center Bobbin designed specifically for Thread tension is incorrect Adjust the tension of the upperNeedle was not raised Red Green Sewing lamp is damaged Contact your retailer or the nearest Error messages Operation beepIf you press Message disappears Changing the needle stop position Needle stop position changes to the raised position Index Numerics Index