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Brother CS 8060 manual Follow arrow 2 indicated on the thread cassette

Models: CS 8060

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8While holding the end of the thread with your right hand and the thread cassette with your left hand, close the cover.

9Pass the thread through the slit in the top of the thread cassette.

Follow arrow 2 indicated on the thread cassette.

0Pull the thread to the left and pass it through the slit along the left side of the thread cassette.

Follow arrow 3 indicated on the thread cassette.

•When using special thread such as metallic thread, use the thumb of your left hand to press down on the area indicated in the illustration to create an opening that allows for easier threading.

1Push

2 Gap

aPasscassette.the thread along the bottom of the thread Follow arrow 4 indicated on the thread cassette.

bPass the thread through the notch in the lower-right corner of the thread cassette, and then pull the thread to the left.

Follow arrow 5 indicated on the thread cassette.

1Notch

CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX

INDEX

Upper Threading 21

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Brother CS 8060 manual Follow arrow 2 indicated on the thread cassette, Follow arrow 5 indicated on the thread cassette

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 Useful Sewing Tips Adjusting the Thread TensionAdjusting the Stitch Width and Length SewingError messages Stitch SettingsMaintenance TroubleshootingImportant 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 precautionsTurning off the machine 3Unplug the power supply cord from the electrical outlet4Unplug the power supply cord from the power supply jack Turning on the machineMove the bobbin thread spool pin up as far as possible Winding/Installing the BobbinBobbin precautions Winding the bobbinWinding/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 Spools that cannot be loaded into the thread cassette Upper ThreadingAbout the spool of thread Spools that can 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 cassetteCheck 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 For more details, refer to About the spool of thread Using the extra spool pin5Close the thread cassette compartment cover 1Placepin. the spool of thread onto the extra spoolRefer to Replacing the needle Extra spool pin is now installed3Install a needle Remove the needleFor details, refer to Replacing the needle Using the twin needleFor details, refer to Thread the needle manually Install the twin needleGetting Ready Refer to steps 1 through 5 of Installing the bobbin Pulling up the bobbin threadInsert the bobbin into the shuttle Fabrics Needle precautionsReplacing the Needle Needle types and their usesChecking the needle Correct needleIncorrect needle Replacing the needle 3Using the screwdriver, loosen the needle clamp screw Install the twin needle in the same way8Lowerneedle.the needle-changing tool off Needle is installed4Lower the needle-changing tool Needle can be removed from the needle barPresser foot precautions Replacing the Presser FootReplacing the presser foot Presser foot is attached Presser foot holder releases the presser footRemoving 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 For details, refer to Removing the presser foot holder 5Attach the presser foot holderSlide the flap off to the left Then,position.install the flap back to its originalSewing Cylindrical Pieces Free-arm sewingSewing Basics Sewing General sewing procedure Fabric is now positioned to be sewn Positioning the fabricTurn on the sewing machine 3Place the fabric under the presser footStarting to sew Machine stops sewing with the needle lowered in the fabric Machine starts sewing in the normal sewing direction Securing the stitchingFor details, refer to Starting to sew Machine starts sewing Machine stops sewingSewing reinforcement stitches Release the start/stop button or foot controllerThreads are cut and the needle is raised When you have finished sewing, cut the threadsCutting the thread 2Raise the presser foot leverUpper thread is too tight Adjusting the Thread TensionChanging the tension of the upper thread Correct thread tensionChanging the needle position Adjusting the Stitch Width and LengthAdjusting the stitch width Stitch width adjustment indicator lights upStitch length adjustment indicator lights up Adjusting the stitch lengthSewing curves Useful Sewing TipsTrial sewing Changing the sewing directionSewing thick fabrics Aligning the fabric with the presser foot Sewing thin fabricsSewing stretch fabrics Sewing an even seam allowanceSewing Basics Utility Stitches Attach the presser foot When the machine is first turned on, 00 will be displayedSelecting Stitching Selecting stitchingSelecting Stitching Attach overcasting foot G Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot GOvercasting Stitches StitchStretch fabrics Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot JPreventing fraying center baseline Reverse stitchingContents Getting Ready Sewing Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter8Position the fabric in the side cutter Lower the presser foot lever, and then start9sewing Position When sewing is finished, cut the threadBasic Stitching Basic stitching4Select a stitch Sew a blind hem according to the following procedureBlind Hem Stitching 3Attach blind hem foot RIf the needle catches too much of the hem fold Buttonhole Buttonhole StitchingButtonhole sewing Pullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as If the button does not fit in the button guide plateSize of the buttonhole is set 3Attach buttonhole foot aChanging the stitch width For details, refer to Adjusting the stitch widthFeed dogs are lowered Button sewingSewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics Trim off any excess of the gimp thread4Place the button into button-sewing foot M 5Select stitch9Start Aftersewing.sewing for about 10 seconds at low Are described below Zipper InsertionInserting a centered zipper Zipper can be sewn in placeInserting a side zipper 6Select stitch7Topstitch around the zipper Wrong side of fabric Mm 1/8 inch 7Select stitchBTopstitch around the zipper Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Stretch stitchingElastic attaching Sew the elastic tape to the fabric while 3Select stitchQuilting Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingAppliqué stitching Remove the thick paper after pressing the seam allowance4Attach zigzag foot J Edge of the fabric, and sew using stitch Patchwork crazy quilt stitchingPiecing For details, refer to Using the optional walking foot QuiltingBaste the fabric to be quilted Attach the walking foot 1Removeholder. the presser foot and the presser foot Using the optional quilting guideFree-motion quilting Walking foot Presser foot holder4Slide the drop feed lever, located at the rear 7After sewing is finished, slide the drop feedNormally, the drop feed lever is positioned at the left Reinforcement Stitching Triple stretch stitchingBar tack stitching 5Pullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as 2Attach buttonhole foot a3Adjust the stitch width to select the desired eyelet size Eyelet StitchingAttach monogramming foot N Decorative Decorative StitchingSet the stitch width to 7.0 mm 1/4 inch Fagoting3Attach zigzag foot J 4Select stitch3Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm 3/8 inch Scallop stitchingSmocking 4Trim along the stitches3Select 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 Needle plate cover is removed MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface Cleaning the shuttleRemove 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 Needle is bent or blunt Replace the needle Clean the shuttle Bobbin designed specifically forCorrectly install the presser foot There are knots or tanglesShuttle Needle was not raised Press the needle position button.Red Green Stitch is notFabric does Not feedSewing 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