Brother International CS6000T Users Manual - English

Brother International CS6000T - Computerized Sewing Machine Manual

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    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Computerized Sewing Machine Operation Manual
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    USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY If this machine the main lead must be destroyed as a plug with bared flexible cords is hazardous if engaged in a live socket outlet. In the main lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the
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    the manual before using the machine. PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE For safe operation 1. Be sure to keep your eye on the needle while sewing. Do not touch the hand wheel, thread take- up lever, needle, or other moving parts. 2. Remember to turn off the power switch and unplug the cord when
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    accessories ...8 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 9 Power supply precautions ...9 Power supply ...9 Foot controller ...10 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button 10 Changing the needle stop position ...10 THREADING THE MACHINE 11 Winding the bobbin ...11 Lower threading
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    ...51 Heirloom stitching ...51 4. APPENDIX ...52 STITCH SETTINGS ...52 Utility stitches ...52 MAINTENANCE ...57 Cleaning the machine surface ...57 Cleaning the bobbin case ...57 TROUBLESHOOTING ...59 ERROR MESSAGES ...62 Operation beep (for models equipped with the operation beep 62 INDEX ...63 4
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    This holds a second spool of thread for sewing with two needles. d Upper tension-control dial (page 29) This controls the tension of the upper thread. e Thread guide (pages 11 and 16) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. f Thread take-up lever (page 17
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    the needle bar thread guide. k Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to hold the needle in place. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing machine model. a Presser foot
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    Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you to select a stitch and specify how the stitch will be sewn. Flat bed attachment The accessories are stored in a compartment inside the flat bed attachment. Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to 1
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    /14 1 needle 100/16 1 needle No. Part Name 1 Buttonhole foot "A" 2 Overcasting foot "G" 3 Monogramming foot "N" 4 Zipper foot "I" 5 Zigzag foot "J" (on machine) 6 Blind stitch foot "R" 7 Button fitting foot "M" 8 Seam ripper Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others No. Part Name XC2691-031 9 Bobbin
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    dealer for repairs before continuing use. ● Unplug the power cord if the machine is not to be used for a long period of time. Otherwise a fire may result. Power supply Insert the plug into a wall outlet. a To turn off the machine, set the main power c switch to "{". X The sewing lamp goes
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    is the foot controller's maximum sewing speed. Changing the needle stop position Normally, the sewing machine is set to leave the needle in the fabric when sewing is stopped. Instead, the machine can be set to leave the needle raised when sewing is stopped. Turn off the sewing machine. a Faster You
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    how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the fast bobbin winding, see page 13. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that have been designed for this sewing machine. Using other bobbins may cause damage to
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    to fast). (For models equipped with the sewing speed controller.) Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; this is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the
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    shaft to the right. c While holding the thread that wraps around the d pre-tension disk with your left hand, use your right hand to wind the free end of the thread clockwise around the bobbin five or six times. Turn on the sewing machine. g Press the foot controller or press (start/ h stop button
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    through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case. If it is not inserted, reinsert the thread. CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off while threading the machine. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you could be injured. Raise the needle to its
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    position button) (for models equipped with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. Slide the button and open the cover. b 1 2 • Make sure that the thread is correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case. If it is not inserted, reinsert the
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    YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the needle threader, see page 17. 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
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    the thread behind the needle bar thread f guide above the needle. The thread can easily be passed behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in your left hand, then feeding the thread with your right hand. ● The needle threader can only be used with home sewing machine needles size
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    KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through g the needle toward the back of the sewing machine. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward you and the hook passes through the eye of the needle. Catch the thread on the
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    . or a Mark b Needle position button Pull on the upper thread to draw up the lower c thread. a Upper thread b Lower thread 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 sewing gathers or
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    follow the instructions below. CAUTION ● Only use home sewing machine needles. Use of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use bent needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injury. Needle types and their uses The sewing machine needle that should
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    Do not use a bent needle. CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, be sure to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller or the start/ stop button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Lower the presser foot lever. c 1 a Flat surface a Presser
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    • Do not apply strong force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the sewing machine may be damaged. With the flat side of the needle toward the e rear of the machine, insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper. CAUTION ● Be sure to insert the
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    have been made for this machine (part code: 131096-121). Other needles could break, and damage the machine. ● Do not sew with bent needles. The needle could break and injure you. ● You can not use the needle threader to thread the twin needle. Instead, thread the twin needle by hand, from front to
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    up. (With models equipped with (needle position button), raise the needle by pressing once or twice.) or a Mark b Needle position button If the sewing machine has been turned on, b turn it off. a Black button b Presser foot holder Place a different presser foot below the holder e so that the
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    the screw using the screwdriver in your left hand. 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 screwdriver to remove the presser
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    does not strike basting pins, otherwise the needle may break or bend. General sewing procedure Follow the basic procedures below to sew. 1 Turn on the machine. Turn on the sewing machine. For details on turning on the machine, refer to "Power supply" (page 9). ↓ 2 Select the stitch. Select the
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    needle position) is selected. Turn on the sewing machine. a Press (stitch selection keys). The b number of the selected stitch is displayed. Press the "+" or "-" side of to increase or reduce the number by one. Pressing on the right changes the digit foot. c Note ● The presser foot to
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    " (page 10). a Mark b Needle position button Raise the presser foot lever. b a Presser foot lever Place the fabric under the presser foot, pass c the thread under the presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread toward the rear of the machine. a Sewing speed controller Slowly
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    machine, k and then pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them. a Thread cutter Memo ● When the foot controller is plugged in, (start/stop button) cannot be used to start or stop sewing. ● When sewing is stopped, the needle (page 52). Thread tension The thread tension will affect the
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    For the trial sewing, use a piece of fabric and thread that are the same as those used for your project, and check the thread tension and stitch length corner, stop the a sewing machine. Leave the needle lowered (in the fabric). If the needle was raised, lower the needle either by turning the
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    feed. • 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 if the fabric is pushed with too much force, the needle may bend or break. a Basting Using a free-arm style Free-arm sewing is convenient for
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    foot "J". a Sew with the edge of the fabric against the d presser foot guide. Select a stitch. b 1 • For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 27). Position the fabric with the edge of the fabric c against the guide of the presser foot, and then lower the presser foot lever. a Needle
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    or pin together the fabric pieces. a When sewing is finished, cut the thread. f • For details, refer to "Starting to sew" (page 28). Attach zigzag foot "J". b Select a stitch. c • For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 27). Lower the needle into the fabric at the d beginning of the
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    width, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 27). Sew with the fold of the hem against the e presser foot guide. Remove the basting stitching and turn the f fabric right side up. a Needle b Needle drop point c Fold of hem d Wrong side of fabric e Guide 34 a Wrong side of fabric b Right side
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    Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on. Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual quilting, satin stitching, button sewing 3.5 (1/8) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.4
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    UTILITY STITCHES The names of parts of buttonhole foot "A", which is used for sewing buttonholes, are indicated below. 1 2 5 ■ If the button does not fit in the button guide plate Add together the diameter and thickness of the button, and then set the button guide plate to the calculated length.
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    Buttonhole lever The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot. 3 1 a Seam ripper b Pin For keyhole buttonholes, use a of the upper thread in g your left hand, and then start sewing. X Once sewing is completed, the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches,
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    buttonholes on stretch fabrics, use a gimp thread. Hook the gimp thread onto the part of a buttonhole foot "A" shown in the illustration so that it fits into the grooves, and then loosely tie it. Button sewing Buttons can be sewn on with the sewing machine. Buttons with 2 or with 4 holes can be
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    the needle may bend or break. Start sewing. i • After sewing for about 10 seconds at low speed, press (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) to sew reinforcement stitches. Pull the upper thread at the end of the j stitching to the wrong side of the fabric, and then tie it with the bobbin thread. Use
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    Auto Manual Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Straight stitch I (center) *Rev.: Reverse 1 Attaching zippers, basic 01 01 01 01 stitching, and sewing - gathers
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    Name Application Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Stretch stitch J 03 03 03 03 Sewing stretch fabrics and decorative
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    model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching APPLIQUÉ, PATCHWORK AND QUILT STITCHING The stitches that can be used for sewing appliqués, patchwork and quilts are described below. Stitch Name Pattern No. Application
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    For a seam allowance on the right side Align the right side of the presser foot with the edge of the fabric, and sew using stitch . 1 CAUTION ● Be careful that the needle does not hit a pin during sewing, as the needle can break. You may also be injured. Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching Fold the
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    the handwheel toward the front of the machine to check that the needle does not strike the presser foot. If the needle strikes the presser foot, injury may result. Select stitch , or . d † Presser foot holder Adjust the stem of the quilter so that the quilt b guide aligns with the seam that has
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    screw. a Pin on quilting foot b Presser foot holder screw c Needle clamp screw Hold the quilting foot in place with your right c hand, and then tighten the presser foot holder screw using the screwdriver in your left hand. X The feed dogs are lowered. Turn on the sewing machine, and then select
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    , such as pocket corners and openings. As an example, the procedure for sewing bar tacks at pocket corners is described below. 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
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    lower the presser foot lever so that the needle drops 2 mm thread in f your left hand, and then start sewing. a Do not reduce the gap. X Once sewing is completed, the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches, then stops. Raise the presser foot lever, remove the g fabric, and cut the thread
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    model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching DECORATIVE STITCHING Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine. Pattern No. Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto
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    on blouses and children's clothing. This stitch is more decorative when thicker thread is used. Use an iron to fold the two pieces of fabric e • For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 27). Sew with the center of the presser foot f aligned along the center of the two pieces of fabric. •
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    or cut the thread. Pull the bobbin threads to create gathers. d Smooth the gathers by ironing them. Attach zigzag foot "J". b Select stitch , and then increase the thread c tension. • For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 27). Sew while making sure that the needle drops d slightly off
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    a crazy quilt. 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 16). 3 Attach zigzag foot "J". a Insert the wing needle. a Sew together the right sides
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    of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. ● When using the twin needle, be sure to attach zigzag foot "J", otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. Straight Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches
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    Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual stitching, dec- J 15 15 15 15 orative stitching and sewing overcasting on both pieces of fabrics, such as 5.0 (3/16)
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    Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Stitch Name Pattern No. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual J 40 40 - Appliqué quilting, free- motion quilting, satin stitching, button sewing 3.5 (1/8) *Rfc.: Reinforcement **Auto Rfc
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    stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching 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
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    60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot 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. N 58 - - - For
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    Sewing performance will suffer if dust collects in the bobbin case; therefore, it should be cleaned periodically. CAUTION ● Make sure you unplug the machine before you clean it. Otherwise, you may get an electric shock or be injured. ● Unplug the power supply cord before cleaning the machine
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    Never use a bobbin case that is scratched, otherwise the upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break or sewing performance may suffer. For a new bobbin case (part code: XC3152-021), contact your nearest authorized service center. ● Make sure that you fit the bobbin case properly, otherwise
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    the needle plate. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. - The area around the hole in the presser foot is scratched. Replace the presser foot. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. - Replace the bobbin case. The bobbin case is scratched
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    . The thread tension is incorrect. How to put it right Insert the needle properly. Replace the needle plate. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center. Replace the presser foot. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center. Replace the bobbin case. Contact
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    plate cover and needle plate or in the bobbin case. clean the plate and the bobbin case. page 57 Dust has built up in the feed dogs or in the bobbin case. Clean the bobbin case. page 57 There is a highpitched noise while sewing. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. The bobbin case
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    by using the foot controller. Remove the tangled thread before continuing the operation. Note ● If error message "F1" through "F8" appears in the LCD while the sewing machine is being used, the machine may be malfunctioning. Contact your nearest authorized service center. Operation beep (for
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    parts 5 main power switch 9 A , monogramming 49 51 accessories 8 appliqués 42 N needle 20 B bar tack 46 basic stitching 33 blind hem stitching 34 bobbin 14 , bobbin case 14 57 , bobbin cover 6 14 bobbin , winder 11 59, 62 button sewing 38 needle bar thread guide 6 , needle
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    fabrics 31 thread cutter 29 thread guide 16 thread tension 29 trial sewing 30 triple stretch stitch 33 troubleshooting 59 twin needle 22 U upper tension-control dial 29 upper threading 16 W walking foot 44 wing needle 51 Z zigzag , stitch 30 32, 42 zipper foot 40 zipper Insertion 40
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    English 885-S33/S34/S36/S37 XC8835-4216 Printed in China
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Operation Manual
Computerized Sewing Machine
APPENDIX
UTILITY STITCHES
SEWING BASICS
KNOWING YOUR
SEWING MACHINE