Brother International CS-80 Users Manual - English - Page 69

S2_brotherE.book Page 63 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM Raise the presser foot lever to check that the 4 side cutter is securely attached. CAUTION G If the thread cassette is to be installed with the side cutter attached, be sure to lower the presser foot lever. If the presser foot lever remains raised, the needle threader will hit the presser foot, which may result in damages. Pass the upper thread under the side cutter, 5 and then pull it out toward the rear of the sewing machine. Position the fabric in the side cutter. 8 The cut in the fabric should be positioned over the guide plate of the side cutter. 1 1 Guide plate • If the fabric is not positioned correctly, the fabric will not be cut. 3 Lower the presser foot lever, and then start 9 sewing. Select a stitch. 6 • For details, refer to " Selecting stitching" (page 58). CAUTION G After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the balance wheel toward you and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break. Make a cut of about 2 cm (1/16 inch) long in 7 the fabric at the beginning of the stitching. 1 1 2 cm (1/16 inch) X A seam allowance is cut while the stitching is sewn. • If the stitching is sewn in a straight line, the seam allowance will be about 5 mm (3/16 inch). 1 1 5 mm (3/16 inch) Memo G The side cutter can cut as much as one layer of 13-oz. denim. G After using the side cutter, clean it by removing any lint or dust. G If the side cutter can no longer cut fabric, use a rag to apply a small amount of oil to the cutting edge of the cutter. Overcasting Stitches 63