Operation panel, Stitches | Brother CS 80 instruction

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Operation panel

The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, consists of various buttons and sliders for specifying how the stitch will be sewn.

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1Stitches

There are 50 stitches. Select stitch 00-49.

A letter (A, G, J, N or R) indicating the presser foot that should be used appears below the stitch number.

2Stitch indicator / 3 Stitch selection key

Press the stitch selection key, and then select the number for the stitch that you wish to use. 50 stitches are available. For details, refer to “Selecting Stitching” (page 58).

4Stitch length adjutment indicator/ 5Stitch length adjustment button / 6Stitch length adjustment slider

These are used to adjust the length of the stitch. After pressing the stitch length adjustment button so that the indicator lights up, slide the stitch length adjustment slider to adjust the stitch length.

7Stitch width adjustment indicator / 8Stitch width adjustment button / 9Stitch width adjustment slider

These are used to adjust the width of the stitch or the needle position. After pressing the stitch width adjustment button so that the indicator lights up, slide the stitch width adjustment slider to adjust the stitch width.

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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 Sewing Adjusting the Thread TensionAdjusting the Stitch Width and Length Useful Sewing Tips Troubleshooting Stitch SettingsMaintenance 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 Turning on the machine 3Unplug the power supply cord from the electrical outlet4Unplug the power supply cord from the power supply jack Turning off the machine Winding the bobbin Winding/Installing the BobbinBobbin precautions 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 Spools that can be loaded into the thread cassette Upper ThreadingAbout the spool of thread 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 Check that the thread cassette indicator is lit up in green Threading the needleSpool of thread is now loaded in the thread cassette Upper threading is finished 1Placepin. the spool of thread onto the extra spool Using the extra spool pin5Close the thread cassette compartment cover For more details, refer to About the spool of thread Remove the needle Extra spool pin is now installed3Install a needle Refer to Replacing the needle Using the twin needle For details, refer to Replacing the needle Install the twin needle For details, refer to Thread the needle manuallyTurnstitch.on the sewing machine, and then select a S2brotherE.book Page 28 Thursday, February 13, 2003 1103 AM Refer to steps 1 through 5 of Installing the bobbin Pulling up the bobbin threadInsert the bobbin into the shuttle Needle types and their uses Needle precautionsReplacing the Needle Fabrics Checking the needle Correct 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 can be removed from the needle bar Needle is installed4Lower the needle-changing tool 8Lowerneedle.the needle-changing tool off Presser foot precautions Replacing the Presser FootReplacing the presser foot Presser foot holder releases the presser foot Presser foot is attached Removing the presser foot holder Removing the presser foot holder 1Remove the presser footFor details, refer to Replacing the presser foot Using the optional walking foot Attaching the walking foot 1Remove the presser foot holder2Turn off the sewing machine 5Attach the presser foot holder For details, refer to Removing the presser foot holder Slide the flap off to the left Sewing Cylindrical PiecesFree-arm sewing With the flap removed, free-arm sewing is possible Sewing Basics Sewing General sewing procedure 3Place the fabric under the presser foot Positioning the fabricTurn on the sewing machine Fabric is now positioned to be sewn Starting to sew Machine stops sewing with the needle lowered in the fabric Machine stops sewing Securing the stitchingFor details, refer to Starting to sew Machine starts sewing Machine starts sewing in the normal sewing direction Release the start/stop button or foot controller Sewing reinforcement stitches 2Raise the presser foot lever When you have finished sewing, cut the threadsCutting the thread Threads are cut and the needle is raised Correct thread tension Adjusting the Thread TensionChanging the tension of the upper thread Upper thread is too tight Stitch width adjustment indicator lights up Adjusting the Stitch Width and LengthAdjusting the stitch width Changing the needle position Adjusting the stitch length Stitch length adjustment indicator lights up Changing the sewing direction Useful Sewing TipsTrial sewing Sewing curves Sewing thick fabrics Sewing an even seam allowance Sewing thin fabricsSewing stretch fabrics Aligning the fabric with the presser foot S2brotherE.book Page 56 Thursday, February 13, 2003 1103 AM Utility Stitches Selecting stitching 6Iflength,necessary,etc. width and length adjust the stitchSelecting Stitching Attach the presser foot Selecting Stitching Stitch Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot GOvercasting Stitches Attach overcasting foot G Reverse stitching Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot JPreventing fraying center baseline Stretch fabrics Sewing zigzag stitches while cutting Fabric Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutterFabric Remove the presser foot Guide plate Basic stitching When sewing is finished, cut the threadBasic Stitching Position For details, refer to Replacing the presser Sew a blind hem according to the following procedureBlind Hem Stitching Position the fabric with the edge of the folded If the needle catches too much of the hem fold Buttonhole Stitching Buttonhole Buttonhole sewing 3Attach buttonhole foot a If the button does not fit in the button guide plateSize of the buttonhole is set 4Select a stitch For details, refer to Adjusting the stitch width Changing the stitch width To the right as Seen from the front of the machine Button sewingSewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics Attach button-sewing foot M Place the button into button-sewing foot M 5Select stitch9Start Aftersewing.sewing for about 10 seconds at low Zipper Insertion Inserting a centered zipperZipper 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 Appliqué stitching Remove the thick paper after pressing the seam allowance4Attach zigzag foot J Select a stitch Piecing Edge of the fabric, and sew using stitchPatchwork crazy quilt stitching 3Select stitch or For details, refer to Using the optional walking foot QuiltingBaste the fabric to be quilted Attach the walking foot Walking foot Presser foot holder Using the optional quilting guideFree-motion quilting 1holder 4Slide the drop feed lever, located at the rear Normally, the drop feed lever is positioned at the left Inseams Reinforcement StitchingTriple stretch stitching Bar tack stitching Reinforcing the ends of openings 5Pullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as 3Adjust the stitch width to select the desired eyelet size Eyelet StitchingAttach monogramming foot N Decorative Stitching Decorative 4Select stitch Fagoting3Attach zigzag foot J Set the stitch width to 7.0 mm 1/4 inch 4Trim along the stitches Scallop stitchingSmocking 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 Cleaning the shuttle MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface Needle plate cover is removed Remove the shuttle Grasp the shuttle, and then pull it outDo not apply oil to the shuttle Troubleshooting Presser foot lever is raised Lower the presser foot leverLoosen the upper thread tension Shuttle Clean the shuttle Bobbin designed specifically forCorrectly install the presser foot Needle is bent or blunt Replace the needle Needle was not raised Authorized service center Bobbin designed specifically forThread tension is incorrect Adjust the tension of the upper Red Green Sewing lamp is damaged Contact your retailer or the nearest If you press Error messagesOperation beep Message disappears Changing the needle stop position Needle stop position changes to the raised position Index Numerics Index