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Brother CS 8060 manual Loading the spool into the thread cassette, Upper Threading

Models: CS 8060

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CAUTION

●Two spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to choose a spool cap that best fits the size of spool being used. If the spool cap is too small for the spool being used, the thread may catch on the slit in the spool or the needle may break.

Loading the spool into the thread cassette

Load the spool of thread into the enclosed thread cassette to prepare the upper thread.

Memo

●The order for threading the thread cassette is indicated on the thread cassette. Also check the markings on the thread cassette while threading it.

1Turn on the sewing machine.

2Open the thread cassette compartment cover at the top on the left side of the machine.

CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX

INDEX

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Brother CS 8060 manual Loading the spool into the thread cassette, Upper Threading

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 ReadyStitches Operation panelFollowing are available as optional accessories Optional AccessoriesIntroduction Sewing Machine FeaturesContents Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length Adjusting the Thread TensionSewing Useful Sewing TipsMaintenance Stitch SettingsTroubleshooting Error messagesImportant 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 precautions4Unplug the power supply cord from the power supply jack 3Unplug the power supply cord from the electrical outletTurning on the machine Turning off the machineBobbin precautions Winding/Installing the BobbinWinding the bobbin Move the bobbin thread spool pin up as far as possibleWinding/Installing the Bobbin Thread guide for bobbin winding Two slits Thread is cut to a suitable lengthSewing machine stops BPress start/stop button onceSlide the bobbin cover latch to the right Installing the bobbin7Reattach the bobbin cover About the spool of thread Upper ThreadingSpools that can be loaded into the thread cassette Spools that cannot be loaded into the thread cassetteUpper Threading Loading the spool into the thread cassettePlace the spool for the upper thread onto the spool pin Thread cassette is raisedFollow arrow 5 indicated on the thread cassette Follow arrow 2 indicated on the thread cassetteThreading 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 5Close the thread cassette compartment cover Using the extra spool pin1Placepin. the spool of thread onto the extra spool For more details, refer to About the spool of thread3Install a needle Extra spool pin is now installedRemove the needle Refer to Replacing the needleFor details, refer to Replacing the needle Using the twin needleFor details, refer to Thread the needle manually Install the twin needleGetting Ready Pulling up the bobbin thread Refer to steps 1 through 5 of Installing the bobbinInsert the bobbin into the shuttle Replacing the Needle Needle precautionsNeedle types and their uses FabricsCorrect needle Checking the needleIncorrect needle Replacing the needle 3Using the screwdriver, loosen the needle clamp screw Install the twin needle in the same way4Lower the needle-changing tool Needle is installedNeedle can be removed from the needle bar 8Lowerneedle.the needle-changing tool offReplacing the Presser Foot Presser foot precautionsReplacing the presser foot Presser foot is attached Presser foot holder releases the presser footRemoving 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 For details, refer to Removing the presser foot holder 5Attach the presser foot holderSewing Cylindrical Pieces Then,position.install the flap back to its originalFree-arm sewing Slide the flap off to the leftSewing Basics Sewing General sewing procedure Turn on the sewing machine Positioning the fabric3Place the fabric under the presser foot Fabric is now positioned to be sewnStarting to sew Machine stops sewing with the needle lowered in the fabric For details, refer to Starting to sew Machine starts sewing Securing the stitchingMachine stops sewing Machine starts sewing in the normal sewing directionSewing reinforcement stitches Release the start/stop button or foot controllerCutting the thread When you have finished sewing, cut the threads2Raise the presser foot lever Threads are cut and the needle is raisedChanging the tension of the upper thread Adjusting the Thread TensionCorrect thread tension Upper thread is too tightAdjusting the stitch width Adjusting the Stitch Width and LengthStitch width adjustment indicator lights up Changing the needle positionStitch length adjustment indicator lights up Adjusting the stitch lengthTrial sewing Useful Sewing TipsChanging the sewing direction Sewing curvesSewing thick fabrics Sewing stretch fabrics Sewing thin fabricsSewing an even seam allowance Aligning the fabric with the presser footSewing Basics Utility Stitches Selecting Stitching When the machine is first turned on, 00 will be displayedSelecting stitching Attach the presser footSelecting Stitching Overcasting Stitches Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot GStitch Attach overcasting foot GPreventing fraying center baseline Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot JReverse stitching Stretch fabricsContents Getting Ready Sewing Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutterLower the presser foot lever, and then start 8Position the fabric in the side cutter9sewing Basic Stitching When sewing is finished, cut the threadBasic stitching PositionBlind Hem Stitching Sew a blind hem according to the following procedure3Attach blind hem foot R 4Select a stitchIf the needle catches too much of the hem fold Buttonhole Buttonhole StitchingButtonhole sewing Size of the buttonhole is set If the button does not fit in the button guide plate3Attach buttonhole foot a Pullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far asChanging the stitch width For details, refer to Adjusting the stitch widthSewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics Button sewingTrim off any excess of the gimp thread Feed dogs are lowered5Select stitch 4Place 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 Are described below6Select stitch Inserting a side zipper7Topstitch around the zipper Wrong side of fabric Mm 1/8 inch 7Select stitchBTopstitch around the zipper Stretch stitching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeElastic attaching Sew the elastic tape to the fabric while 3Select stitchQuilting Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingRemove the thick paper after pressing the seam allowance Appliqué stitching4Attach zigzag foot J Patchwork crazy quilt stitching Edge of the fabric, and sew using stitchPiecing Quilting For details, refer to Using the optional walking footBaste the fabric to be quilted Attach the walking foot Free-motion quilting Using the optional quilting guideWalking foot Presser foot holder 1Removeholder. the presser foot and the presser foot7After sewing is finished, slide the drop feed 4Slide the drop feed lever, located at the rearNormally, the drop feed lever is positioned at the left Triple stretch stitching Reinforcement StitchingBar tack stitching 5Pullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as 2Attach buttonhole foot aEyelet Stitching 3Adjust the stitch width to select the desired eyelet sizeAttach monogramming foot N Decorative Decorative Stitching3Attach zigzag foot J Fagoting4Select stitch Set the stitch width to 7.0 mm 1/4 inchSmocking Scallop stitching4Trim along the stitches 3Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm 3/8 inch3Select stitch , or JoiningHeirloom stitching 4Sew along the center of the unfrayed section 3Select stitchUtility Stitches Appendix Stitch Settings MaintenanceUtility stitches Stitch SettingsStitch Settings Stitch Width Stitch Length Mm inch Utility Stitches Cleaning the machine surface MaintenanceCleaning the shuttle Needle plate cover is removedGrasp 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 Correctly install the presser foot Clean the shuttle Bobbin designed specifically forThere are knots or tangles Needle is bent or blunt Replace the needleRed Green Needle was not raised Press the needle position button.Stitch is not ShuttleNot feed Fabric doesSewing lamp is damaged Contact your retailer or the nearest Operation beep Error messagesNeedle stop position changes to the raised position Changing the needle stop positionNumerics IndexIndex English