Brother International CS-6000/6000b/6000t Operation Manual

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    Operation Manual Sewing Machine Product Code: 888-S33/S36 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Be sure to read this document before using the machine. We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference.
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    Please read these safety instructions before attempting to use the machine. DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1 Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using, when cleaning, when making any user servicing adjustments mentioned in this manual, or if you are
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    . • Do not use outdoors. 8 For a longer service life: • When storing this machine, avoid direct sunlight troubleshooting table in the back of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. If the problem have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in
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    CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 CONTENTS 3 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ..... 4 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 4 50 Cleaning the machine surface 50 Cleaning the bobbin case 50 TROUBLESHOOTING 52 ERROR MESSAGES 55 Operation beep (for models equipped with the operation beep 55
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    buttons (page 5) j Operation panel (page 5) k Handwheel Used to manually raise and lower the needle. l Air vent This vent allows the air Hole for extra spool pin (page 19) d Upper tension-control dial (page 25) e Thread guide (pages 9 and 13) f Thread take-up lever (page 14) g Thread cutter (page 24
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    i Needle plate The needle plate is marked with guides for sewing straight seams. j Needle bar thread guide (page 14) k Needle clamp screw Operation panel The operation panel allows you to select a stitch and specify how the stitch will be sewn. Operation buttons 1
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    100/16 1 needle 13. 14. 16. 12. 90/14 1 needle 15. 4. 5. No. Part Name 1 Walking Foot 2 Quilting Foot 3 1/4-Inch Quilting Foot 4 Quilting guide 5 Eyelet punch Part Code Americas Others SA140 F033N: XG6623-001 SA129 F005N: XC1948-052 SA125 F001N: XC1944-052 SA132 F016N: XC2215-052
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    USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the power supply. WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for the power source. Using other power sources may result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine. ● Make sure that
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    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● When connecting the foot controller, be sure to turn off the sewing machine in order to prevent the machine from accidentally being started. Depress the foot controller to start sewing, and adjust the sewing speed by changing the pressing force. Slower Changing
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    THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the fast bobbin winding, see page 10. Pull up the spool pin as far as possible, and then a put a spool of thread on this pin. 1 Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk. b a
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    / stop button cannot be used to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop button). CAUTION ● Make sure you follow the instructions carefully. If you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is wound, when the thread runs low it may tangle around the bobbin
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    Wind the free end of the thread clockwise around c the bobbin five or six times. Pull the thread to the right and pass it through d the slit in the bobbin winder seat. a Slit (with built-in cutter)  The thread is cut to a suitable length. CAUTION ● Be sure to cut the thread as described. If the
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    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in the c direction shown by the arrow. CAUTION ● Make sure you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the right direction. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the
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    up the bobbin thread before you start to sew, follow to the procedure in "Drawing up the lower thread" (page 15). a Spool pin b Thread guide c Mark on the handwheel CAUTION ● Make sure you thread the machine properly. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. Raise the presser foot
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    ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems. Make sure you guide the thread through the e thread take-up lever from right to a Thread take-up lever Put the thread behind the needle bar thread f guide. ■ Using the needle threader (for models equipped with the needle threader)
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    the end of the thread as illustrated bellow. f a Needle holder b Needle threader lever c Guide Fully lower the needle threader lever. d 1 a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems. Drawing up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of the upper thread
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    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of both threads d and pull them toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. a Upper thread b Lower thread ■ For models equipped with the quick-set bobbin You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the bobbin thread. When
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    Memo ● The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread; and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle. ● Use the ball point needle when sewing on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. ● Use a 90/14 to 100/16 needle with transparent nylon threads, regardless
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    the needle clamp screw is on the right side and the needle bar thread guide is at the bottom. With the flat side of the needle toward the rear clamp screw by turning it f clockwise. a Needle clamp screw b Needle bar thread guide c Needle bar Align the bottom edge of the needle holder with b the end
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    the extra spool pin. Use the thread from the first spool to thread the c machine to the needle bar thread guide. The path for threading the machine to the needle bar thread guide is the same as for normally threading the machine (for a single needle). See page 14 for more details. Thread
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    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT CAUTION ● Always turn off the power before you change the presser foot. If you leave the power on and step on the controller, the machine will start and you may be injured. ● Always use the correct presser foot for the stitch pattern you have
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    Removing the presser foot holder Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that does not use the presser foot holder, such as the quilting foot. Use the disc-shaped screwdriver to remove the presser foot holder. ■ Removing the presser foot
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    SEWING BASICS 2 SEWING BASICS SEWING Basic sewing operations are described below. Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. CAUTION ● While the machine is in operation, pay special attention to the needle location. In addition, keep your hands away from all moving parts
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    Press the "+" or "-" side of (stitch length b adjustment key) to increase or reduce the stitch length. a Stitch length adjustment key b Short c Long Press the "+" or "-" side of (stitch width c adjustment key) to increase or reduce the stitch width. Starting to sew Raise the needle by
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    SEWING BASICS On models equipped with a sewing speed f controller, slide the sewing speed controller to the left or right to adjust the sewing speed. Refer to "Sewing speed controller" (page 8). a Sewing speed controller Slowly press down on the foot controller. (With g models equipped with (start/
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    Thread tension The thread tension will affect the quality of your stitches. You may need to adjust it when you change fabric or thread. Memo ● We recommend that you do a test sample on scrap of a fabric before you start to sew. ■ Correct tension Correct tension is important as too much or too little
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    and the fabric does not feed at the beginning of stitching Zigzag foot "J" is equipped with a feature that keeps the presser foot level. • Once the trouble spot has been passed, the foot will return to its normal position. CAUTION ● If fabric more than 6 mm (15/64 inch) thick is sewn or
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    Using a free-arm style Free-arm sewing is convenient for sewing tubular and hard-to-reach areas. To change your machine to the free-arm style, lift out the flat bed attachment. Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to a release it. 2 a Flat bed attachment 27
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    00 00 00 Center J 01 01 01 01 Triple stretch stitch J 02 02 02 02 Basic stitching Baste or pin together the fabric pieces. a a Guide Attach zigzag foot "J". b Select a stitch. c • For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 22). Lower the needle into the fabric at the d beginning of the
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    stitch. c Position the fabric with the edge of the folded d hem against the guide of the presser foot, and then lower the presser foot lever. Check that the b Needle drop point c Fold of hem d Wrong side of fabric e Guide ■ If the needle catches too much of the hem fold If the needle catches
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    page 22). Sew with the fold of the hem against the presser e foot guide. Remove the basting stitching and turn the fabric f right side up. a on. Stitch Name Pattern No. A 29 29 29 25 A 30 30 30 26 a Button guide plate b Presser foot scale c Pin d Marks on buttonhole foot e 5 mm (3/16 inch)
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    of button) c 5 mm (3/16 inch) Example: For a button with a diameter of 15 mm (9/ 16 inch) and a thickness of 10 mm (3/8 inch), the button guide plate should be set to 25 mm (1 inch) on the scale. 4 d 10 mm (3/8 inch) 5 e 15 mm (9/16 inch) Attach buttonhole foot "A". c Select a stitch
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    UTILITY STITCHES Raise the presser foot lever, remove the fabric, h and cut the thread. Raise the buttonhole lever to its original i position. Insert a pin at the end of the buttonhole j stitching to prevent the stitching from being cut, and then use a seam ripper to cut towards the pin and open the
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    Button sewing Buttons can be sewn on with the sewing machine. Buttons with 2 or with 4 holes can be attached. Measure the distance between the holes. a Place a button between the presser foot and the d fabric. Raise the presser foot lever, and then slide the b feed dog position lever, located at
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    UTILITY STITCHES Pull the upper thread at the end of the stitching j to the wrong side of the fabric, and then tie it with the bobbin thread. Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the beginning of the stitching. When you are finished attaching the button, k slide the feed
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    SEWING STRETCH FABRICS AND ELASTIC TAPE Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attached. Pattern No. Stitch Name Select stitch . c Sew the elastic tape to the fabric while d stretching the tape so that it is the same length as the fabric. While pulling the fabric behind the presser
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    UTILITY STITCHES APPLIQUÉ, PATCHWORK AND QUILT STITCHING The stitches that can be used for sewing appliqués, patchwork and quilts are described below. Pattern No. Stitch Name Select stitch . c Carefully sew around the edge of the design. d Cut away any fabric that is left outside the stitching.
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    between the top and bottom layers of fabric is called "quilting". Quilts can easily be sewn using the optional walking foot and the optional quilting guide. Note ● Only use the walking foot with straight or zigzag stitches. Do not use other patterns. Reverse stitches cannot be sewn with the walking
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    the a rear of the walking foot or presser foot holder.  Walking foot  Presser foot holder Adjust the stem of the quilter so that the quilt b guide aligns with the seam that has already been sewn. a Pin on quilting foot b Presser foot holder screw c Needle clamp screw Hold the quilting foot in
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    Slide the feed dog position lever, to . d REINFORCEMENT STITCHING Reinforce points that will be subject to strain, such as sleeve holes, inseams and pocket corners. Stitch Name Pattern No. Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model a Feed dog
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    presser foot, otherwise the bar tack will not be sewn with the correct size. Determine the desired length of the bar tack. a Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot "A" to the desired length. (The distance between the markings on the presser foot scale is 5 mm (3/16 inch).) 1 a Do not reduce
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    DECORATIVE STITCHING Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine. Stitch Name Pattern No. Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Fagoting stitch J 17 17 17 17 J 18 18 18 18 Joining stitch J 14 14 14 14 J 15 15 15 15
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    UTILITY STITCHES Scallop stitching The wave-shaped repeating pattern that looks like shells is called "scalloping". It is used on the collars of blouses and to decorate the edges of handkerchiefs. Attach monogramming foot "N". a Select stitch . b Stitch along the edge of the fabric, making sure c
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    Shell tuck stitching The gathers that look like shells are called "shell tucks". They are used to decorate trims, the front of blouses or cuffs made of thin fabrics. Fold the fabric along the bias. a Joining Decorative bridging stitches can be sewn over the seam allowance of joined fabrics. This is
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    fabrics in addition to plain weave fabrics. CAUTION ● The needle threader cannot be used with the wing needle, otherwise the sewing machine may be damaged. Manually pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front to the back. For details, refer to "Upper threading" (page 13). Insert the
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    machine may be damaged. Utility stitches Pattern No. Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application 4 Auto Manual Auto Manual Straight Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse
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    Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching APPENDIX Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Blind hem stitch Appliqué stitch Shell tuck stitch Satin scallop stitch Joining stitch Fagoting stitch R 09 09 09 09 Blind hem
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    Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Decorative stitch Buttonhole stitch Decorative hemming on N 26 26 26 24 thin, medium weight and plain weave fabrics, heir
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    Reinforcement Stitching APPENDIX Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Appliqué stitch (for quilting) J 41 41 - - Attaching appliqués and binding 1.5 (1/16) 0.5-5.0 (1/32-3/16) 1.2 (1/16) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No
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    Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Satin stitches N 57 52 42 - For decoration, etc. 7.0 (1/4) 2.5-7.0 (3/32-1/4) 0.4 (1/64) 0.1-1.0 (1/64-1/16) Ye*s* ( J ) No Rfc.* N 58
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    applied to ensure correct operation, making periodic oiling unnecessary. If problems occur, such as difficulty turning the handwheel or an unusual noise the machine, and contact your authorized dealer or the nearest authorized service center. Precautions on storing the machine Do not store the
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    become tangled, the needle may break or sewing performance may suffer. For a new bobbin case (part code: XE7560-001), contact your nearest 4 authorized service center. ● Make sure that you fit the bobbin case properly, otherwise the needle may break. Put the tabs on the needle plate cover
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    TROUBLESHOOTING If the machine stops working properly, check the following possible problems. If the problem it still there, contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service spool properly, or the thread has come out of the guide above the needle.) Correct the upper threading. There are
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    page 17 The area around the hole in the needle plate is scratched. Replace the needle plate. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center. - The upper thread breaks. The area around the hole in the presser foot is scratched. Replace the presser foot. Contact your retailer or
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    upper thread properly. The bobbin case is scratched. Correct the upper threading. Replace the bobbin case. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. page 13 - You have not used bobbin that has been designed for this machine. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Only
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    , an error message appears on the operation panel. Follow the instructions indicated in the table. If you press the stitch selection key is being used, the machine may be malfunctioning. Contact your nearest authorized service center. Operation beep (for models equipped with the operation beep) Each
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    45 stitch width 23 straight stitch 28 stretch fabrics 26 T thick fabrics 26 thin fabrics 26 thread guide 13 thread tension 25 trial sewing 25 , triple stretch stitch 29 39 troubleshooting 52 twin needle 19 U upper tension-control dial 25 upper threading 13 W walking foot 37 wing needle
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    Please visit us at http://support.brother.com/ where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs). English 888-S33/S36 Printed in Vietnam XG8483-001
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APPENDIX
UTILITY STITCHES
SEWING BASICS
KNOWING YOUR
SEWING MACHINE
Operation Manual
Product Code: 888-S33/S36
Sewing Machine
Be sure to read this document before using the machine.
We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference.