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Troubleshooting

If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service.
If the problem persists, contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center.

Symptom

Probable Cause

Remedy

Reference

The sewing

machine does

not operate.

The machine is not turned on.

Turn on the machine.

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The start/stop button was not

pressed.

Press the start/stop button.

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The presser foot lever is raised.

Lower the presser foot lever.

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The start/stop button was pressed,

even though the foot controller is

connected.

Do not use the start/stop button

when the foot controller is con-

nected. To use the start/stop button,

disconnect the foot controller.

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The needle

breaks.

The needle is incorrectly installed.

Correctly install the needle.

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The needle clamp screw is loose.

Use the screwdriver to firmly tighten

the screw.

The needle is bent or blunt.

Replace the needle.

The combination of fabric, thread

and needle is not correct.

Select a thread and needle that are

appropriate for the type of fabric

being sewn.

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The presser foot that is used is not

appropriate for the type of stitch that

you wish to sew.

Attach the presser foot that is appro-

priate for the type of stitch that you

wish to sew.

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The upper thread tension is too tight. Loosen the upper thread tension.

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The fabric is pulled too much.

Lightly guide the fabric.

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The spool is incorrectly installed.

Correctly install the spool.

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The area around the hole in the nee-

dle plate is scratched, or has a burr

on it.

Replace the needle plate.

Contact your retailer or the nearest

authorized service center.

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The area around the hole in the
presser foot is scratched, or has a
burr on it.

Replace the presser foot.

Contact your retailer or the nearest

authorized service center.

–

The shuttle is scratched, or has a

burr on it.

Replace the shuttle.

Contact your retailer or the nearest

authorized service center.

–

A bobbin designed specifically for

this machine is not used.

Incorrect bobbins will not work

properly. Only use a bobbin

designed specifically for this

machine.

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Summary of Contents for CS-80

Page 1: ...ENGLISH 885 S06 XC5247 0211 Printed in China S2_BrotherE_cover DIC181p K ...

Page 2: ...34 021 5 Zigzag foot J on machine XC3021 051 18 Spool net XA5523 050 6 Blind stitch foot R XC4051 051 19 Foot controller XC1154 021 7 Button fitting foot M X59375 151 20 Thread cassette on machine XC3664 021 8 Seam ripper X54243 001 21 Spool cap orange on machine XC3673 021 9 Bobbin 4 SA156 XA5539 151 22 Needle changing tool XC4551 021 10 Needle set X58358 051 23 Operation manual XC5247 021 11 Twi...

Page 3: ...d store the machine with the flap folded up Remove the flap to sew cylindrical pieces such as sleeve cuffs 8 Sliding leg Pull out the sliding leg during free arm sewing 9 Operation buttons Use the operation buttons to start the sewing machine and raise and lower the needle page Cover D 0 Operation panel Select a stitch from those that appear in the operation panel page Cover E A Bobbin winder Use ...

Page 4: ...lled onto the presser foot holder Right side rear view 1 Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine 2 Balance wheel Turn the balance wheel toward you to raise and lower the needle to sew one stitch 3 Main power switch Use the main power switch to turn the sewing machine on and off 4 Power supply jack Insert the plug on the power supply cord into the power supply ja...

Page 5: ... details refer to Starting to sew page 45 5 Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower the presser foot 6 Reverse reinforcement stitch button Press the reverse reinforcement stitch button to sew reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to sew in the opposite direction Reinforcement stitches are sewn by...

Page 6: ...s refer to Selecting Stitching page 58 4 Stitch length adjutment indicator 5Stitch length adjustment button 6Stitch length adjustment slider These are used to adjust the length of the stitch After pressing the stitch length adjustment button so that the indicator lights up slide the stitch length adjustment slider to adjust the stitch length 7 Stitch width adjustment indicator 8Stitch width adjust...

Page 7: ...t code SA132 XC2215 002 3 Guide foot Part code SA133 XC1957 002 4 Walking foot Part code SA140 XC2214 002 5 Quilting foot Part code SA129 XC1948 002 Memo To obtain optional accessories or parts contact your sales representative or the nearest authorized service center 1 2 3 4 5 S2_brotherE book Page 1 Thursday February 13 2003 11 03 AM ...

Page 8: ... 1 Thread cassette Easily thread the upper thread by loading a spool of thread into the thread cassette In addition simply insert the thread cassette into the compartment to thread the needle 2 Simple bobbin winding The bobbin can quickly and easily be wound with thread page 12 3 Built in stitches You can select from the built in stitches available including utility stitches and decorative stitche...

Page 9: ...in precautions 12 Winding the bobbin 12 Installing the bobbin 16 Upper Threading 18 About the spool of thread 18 Loading the spool into the thread cassette 19 Threading the needle 22 Using the extra spool pin 24 Thread the needle manually without using the needle threader 25 Using the twin needle 26 Pulling up the bobbin thread 29 Replacing the Needle 30 Needle precautions 30 Needle types and thei...

Page 10: ...tches using overcasting foot G 60 Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot J 61 Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter 62 Basic Stitching 64 Basic stitching 64 Blind Hem Stitching 65 Buttonhole Stitching 67 Buttonhole sewing 68 Button sewing 71 Zipper Insertion 73 Inserting a centered zipper 73 Inserting a side zipper 74 Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape 77 Stretch s...

Page 11: ...ches 96 Maintenance 100 Cleaning the machine surface 100 Cleaning the shuttle 100 Troubleshooting 102 Error messages 106 Operation beep 106 Changing the needle stop position 107 Index 108 S2_brotherE book Page 5 Thursday February 13 2003 11 03 AM ...

Page 12: ...sert any object into any opening 6 Do not use outdoors 7 Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered 8 To disconnect turn the main switch to the symbol position which represents off then remove plug from outlet 9 Do not unplug by pulling on cord To unplug grasp the plug not the cord 10 Keep fingers away from all moving parts Special care is requ...

Page 13: ...ting as marked on plug Always replace the fuse cover never use plugs with the fuse cover omitted WARNING DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E BY THE EARTH SYMBOL OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN AND YELLOW The wires in this main lead are colored in accordance with the following code Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colors of the wiring in the main lead of this...

Page 14: ...or a longer service life 1 When storing this machine avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations Do not use or store the machine near a space heater iron halogen lamp or other hot objects 2 Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the case Benzene thinner and scouring powders can damage the case and machine and should never be used 3 Do not drop or hit the machine 4 Always consult the o...

Page 15: ...ing to sew are described in this chapter Turning the Machine On Off 10 Winding Installing the Bobbin 12 Upper Threading 18 Replacing the Needle 30 Replacing the Presser Foot 35 Sewing Cylindrical Pieces 40 S2_brotherE book Page 9 Thursday February 13 2003 11 03 AM ...

Page 16: ...g adapters with many other appliances plugged in to them Fire or electric shock may result Do not touch the plug with wet hands Electric shock may result When unplugging the machine always turn off the main power first Always grasp the plug to remove it from the outlet Pulling on the cord may damage the cord or lead to fire or electric shock Do not allow the power cord to be cut damaged modified f...

Page 17: ...ess the left side of the main power switch on the right side of the machine set it to X The sewing lamp goes off when the machine is turned off 3 Unplug the power supply cord from the electrical outlet Grasp the plug when unplugging the power supply cord 4 Unplug the power supply cord from the power supply jack Note If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is being operated turn off the s...

Page 18: ... possible 1 Bobbin thread spool pin 4 Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft so that the spring on the shaft fits into the notch in the bobbin 1 Notch 2 Bobbin winder shaft spring Only use the bobbin part code SA156 XA5539 151 designed specifically for this sewing machine Use of any other bobbin may result in injuries or damage to the machine The enclosed bobbin was designed specifically for ...

Page 19: ...ght side of the spool touches the right end of the bobbin thread spool pin Note If a spool of thread 12 mm 1 2 inch in diameter and 75 mm 3 inch high is inserted onto the bobbin thread spool pin use the special spool cap 1 12 mm 1 2 inch 2 75 mm 3 inch 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 ...

Page 20: ...g 2 Two slits 9 While using your left hand to hold the end of the thread that wraps around the thread guide for bobbin winding use your right hand to wind the free end of the thread clockwise around the bobbin five or six times 0 Pull the thread to the right and pass it through the slit in the bobbin winder seat 1 Slit in bobbin winder seat with built in cutter X The thread is cut to a suitable le...

Page 21: ...wing machine stops d Use scissors to cut the end of the thread wound around the bobbin e Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left f Remove the bobbin from the shaft g Remove the spool cap and spool h Swing down the bobbin thread spool pin close the bobbin winder cover and then slide the sewing speed controller back to its original position Memo When the sewing machine is started or the balance wh...

Page 22: ...r right hand and then guide the thread as shown with your left hand 6 Pass the thread through the slot as shown and then pull the thread out toward the front 1 Cutter X The cutter cuts the thread Use a bobbin thread that has been correctly wound otherwise the needle may break or the thread tension will be incorrect The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine If bobbins from older ...

Page 23: ...ading is finished Next thread the upper thread Continue with the procedure in Upper Threading on the next page Memo You can begin sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread If you wish to pull up the bobbin thread before starting to sew pull up the thread according to the procedure in Pulling up the bobbin thread page 29 2 1 S2_brotherE book Page 17 Thursday February 13 2003 11 03 AM ...

Page 24: ...tment cover Spools that cannot be loaded into the thread cassette When using spools that cannot be loaded into the thread cassette use the enclosed extra spool pin When using the extra spool pin attach either the large or small white spool cap depending on the size of the spool Use the spool cap with a diameter that is slightly larger than the diameter of the spool 1 Spool cap large 2 Spool cap sm...

Page 25: ...n the thread cassette while threading it 1 Turn on the sewing machine 2 Open the thread cassette compartment cover at the top on the left side of the machine 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 CAUT...

Page 26: ...he upper thread onto the spool pin Slide the spool onto the spool pin so that the thread unwinds from the left as seen from the top 1 Spool 7 Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin With the rounded side of the spool cap positioned toward the top slide the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible until the down side of the spool touches the down end of the spool pin Only the orange spool cap...

Page 27: ...ted 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 1 Push 2 Gap a Pass the thread along the bottom of the thread cassette Follow arrow 4 indicated on the thread cassette b Pass the thread through the notch in the lower right corner ...

Page 28: ... to thread the needle at the same time that the thread cassette is inserted Memo The needle threader can be used with sewing machine needles 75 11 through 100 16 Thread with a thickness of 130 20 or less cannot be used with the needle threader The needle threader cannot be used with the wing needle or the twin needle If the needle threader cannot be used refer to Threading the needle manually page...

Page 29: ...d through the needle bar thread hook refer to Loading the spool into the thread cassette page 19 and perform the procedure again starting from step 2 3 Raise the presser foot lever carefully pull on the loop of thread passed through the eye of the needle to pull out the end of the thread Carefully pull the loop of thread toward the rear of the machine 4 Pass the thread through the presser foot and...

Page 30: ...spool of thread into the thread cassette Using the extra spool pin When using spools with a size that cannot be loaded into the thread cassette use the enclosed extra spool pin 1 Place the spool of thread onto the extra spool pin 1 Extra spod pin 2 Spool 2 Slide the spool cap for the size of the spool onto the spool pin 1 Spool cap For more details refer to About the spool of thread page 18 3 Inse...

Page 31: ...or less the wing needle or the twin needle which cannot be used with the needle threader thread the needle as described below 1 Remove the needle Refer to Replacing the needle page 32 When using the wing needle the twin needle or thread that cannot be used with the needle threader be sure to remove the needle otherwise the machine may be damaged 2 Check that the thread cassette indicator is lit up...

Page 32: ...e thread cassette page 19 3 Load the spool for the second thread color onto the extra spool pin For more details refer to steps 1 through 4 in Using the extra spool pin page 24 4 Use the two threads to thread the thread cassette and then cut the threads Thread the thread cassette along arrows 3 through 6 indicated on the thread cassette For more details refer to steps 0 through c in Loading the sp...

Page 33: ...t refer to Replacing the presser foot page 35 0 Turn on the sewing machine and then select a stitch For details on selecting a stitch refer to Selecting stitching page 58 For details on the stitches that can be sewn with the twin needle refer to Stitch Settings page 96 Select a stitch width of 5 0 mm 3 16 inch or less When using the twin needle be sure to attach zigzag foot J otherwise the needle ...

Page 34: ...e When changing the sewing direction press needle position button to raise the needle from the fabric and then raise the presser foot lever and turn the fabric Do not try turning the fabric with the twin needle left in the fabric otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged CAUTION S2_brotherE book Page 28 Thursday February 13 2003 11 03 AM ...

Page 35: ... with your left hand press needle position button twice to raise the needle 1 Needle position button X The bobbin thread is looped around the upper thread and can be pulled up 4 Carefully pull the upper thread upward to pull out the end of the bobbin thread 5 Pull out about 10 15 cm 3 8 5 8 inch of the bobbin thread under the presser foot toward the rear of the machine 6 Reattach the bobbin cover ...

Page 36: ...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 injuries CAUTION Fabric Type Application Thread Size of Needle Type Size Medium weight fabrics Broadcloth Cotton thread 60 80 75 11 90 14 Taffeta Synthetic thread Flannel Gabardine Silk thread 50 80 Thin fabrics Lawn Cotton thread 60 80 65 9 75 11 Georgette S...

Page 37: ...the flat side of the needle on a flat surface and check that the distance between the needle and the flat surface is even 1 Flat side 2 Needle type marking Correct needle 1 Flat surface Incorrect needle If the distance between the needle and the flat surface is not even the needle is bent Do not use a bent needle 1 Flat surface The appropriate fabric thread and needle combinations are shown in the...

Page 38: ...er to turn the needle clamp screw counterclockwise to remove the needle 1 Screwdriver 2 Needle clamp screw Do not apply a strong force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw otherwise certain parts of the sewing machine may be damaged 5 With the flat side of the needle toward the rear of the machine insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper 1 Needle stopper Before replacin...

Page 39: ...cribed below 1 Pass the needle through the hole in the needle changing tool 2 Lift up the needle changing tool so that the fork hooks onto the needle clamp screw 3 Using the screwdriver loosen the needle clamp screw Be sure to insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with the screwdriver otherwise the needle may break or damage may result CA...

Page 40: ...at side of the needle toward the rear of the machine 6 Lift up the needle changing tool so that the fork hooks onto the needle clamp screw 7 Insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper and then use the screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp screw X The needle is installed 8 Lower the needle changing tool off of the needle S2_brotherE book Page 34 Thursday February 13 2003 11 03 AM ...

Page 41: ...le is raised 2 Turn off the sewing machine 3 Raise the presser foot lever 1 Presser foot lever X The presser foot is raised Use the presser foot appropriate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew otherwise the needle may hit the presser foot causing the needle to bend or break Only use presser feet designed specifically for this sewing machine Use of any other presser foot may result in injur...

Page 42: ...ng the presser foot type A G I J M N or R is positioned to be read 1 Presser foot holder 2 Notch 3 Pin 6 Slowly lower the presser foot lever so that the presser foot pin snaps into the notch in the presser foot holder 1 Presser foot lever X The presser foot is attached 7 Raise the presser foot lever to check that the presser foot is securely attached Note For details on the presser foot that shoul...

Page 43: ...acing the presser foot page 35 2 Use the screwdriver to loosen the presser foot holder screw 1 Screwdriver 2 Presser foot holder 3 Presser foot holder screw Attaching the presser foot holder 1 Align the presser foot holder with the lower left side of the presser bar 2 Hold the presser foot holder in place with your right hand and then tighten the screw using the screwdriver in your left hand 1 Scr...

Page 44: ... clamp screw 3 Lower the presser foot lever insert the presser foot holder screw and then tighten the screw with the screwdriver 1 Presser foot holder screw Note When sewing with the walking foot sew at a speed between slow and medium Removing the walking foot 1 Press needle position button once or twice to raise the needle 1 Needle position button X The needle is raised 2 Turn off the sewing mach...

Page 45: ...move the walking foot 1 Presser foot holder screw 5 Attach the presser foot holder For details refer to Removing the presser foot holder page 37 Memo Only the straight stitch with reinforcement stitching and the zigzag stitch can be used with the walking foot For details on the stitches refer to Stitch Settings page 96 1 1 S2_brotherE book Page 39 Thursday February 13 2003 11 03 AM ...

Page 46: ...X With the flap removed free arm sewing is possible 2 Pull the sliding leg at the bottom of the machine out toward you 1 Sliding leg During free arm sewing be sure to pull out the sliding leg 3 Slide the part that you wish to sew onto the arm and then sew from the top 4 When you are finished with free arm sewing push the sliding leg back into position 5 Then install the flap back to its original p...

Page 47: ...essary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter Sewing 42 Adjusting the Thread Tension 50 Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length 51 Useful Sewing Tips 53 S2_brotherE book Page 41 Thursday February 13 2003 11 03 AM ...

Page 48: ...away from all moving parts such as the needle and balance wheel otherwise injuries may occur Do not pull or push the fabric too hard while sewing otherwise injuries may occur or the needle may break Never use bent needles Bent needles can easily break possibly resulting in injuries Make sure that the needle does not strike basting pins otherwise the needle may break or bend CAUTION S2_brotherE boo...

Page 49: ...tails on replacing the presser foot refer to Replacing the presser foot page 35 4 Position the fabric Place the area to be sewn under the presser foot Be sure that the fabric pieces are sewn in the correct order and that the right and wrong sides of the fabric are aligned correctly For details on positioning the fabric refer to Positioning the fabric page 44 5 Start sewing Start sewing For details...

Page 50: ...le position button 3 Place the fabric under the presser foot If the seam allowance is positioned on the right side sewing in a straight line is easier and the extra fabric does not get in the way 4 While holding the end of the thread and the fabric with your left hand turn the balance wheel toward you with your right hand to lower the needle to the starting point of the stitching 5 Lower the press...

Page 51: ... pressed immediately after the sewing starts the machine will sew at a slow speed 3 When the end of the stitching is reached press start stop button once X The machine stops sewing with the needle down in the fabric 4 When you are finished sewing raise the needle and then cut the threads For details refer to Cutting the thread page 49 Using the foot controller Sewing can be started and stopped usi...

Page 52: ...roller X The machine stops sewing with the needle lowered in the fabric 7 When you are finished sewing raise the needle and then cut the threads For details refer to Cutting the thread page 49 Memo When the foot controller is plugged in the start stop button cannot be used to start or stop sewing When sewing is stopped the needle remains lowered in the fabric The machine can be set so that the nee...

Page 53: ...nt stitch button Keep the reverse reinforcement stitch button held down until you reach the beginning of the stitching 1 Reverse reinforcement stitch button X While the reverse reinforcement stitch button is held pressed reverse stitches are sewn 4 After sewing back to the beginning of the stitching release the reverse reinforcement stitch button X The machine stops sewing 5 Press start stop butto...

Page 54: ...ps Release the start stop button or foot controller 1 Beginning of stitching 2 End of stitching Sewing reinforcement stitches When sewing stitches other than straight or zigzag stitches that are secured with reverse stitching pressing reverse reinforcement stitch button sews reinforcement stitches 3 to 5 stitches on top of each other 1 Reverse stitching 2 Reinforcement stitching Memo Whether rever...

Page 55: ... be cut if the button is pressed 1 When you wish to finish the stitching press thread cutter button once 1 Thread cutter button X The threads are cut and the needle is raised 2 Raise the presser foot lever 1 Presser foot lever Note Do not press the thread cutter button if there is no fabric under the presser foot or while the machine is sewing otherwise damage to the machine may occur When sewing ...

Page 56: ...d be visible from the right side of the fabric and only the bobbin thread should be visible from the wrong side of the fabric 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Bobbin thread Upper thread is too tight If the bobbin thread is visible from the right side of the fabric the upper thread is too tight 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Bobbin threa...

Page 57: ...tch width narrower 1 Stitch width adjustment indicator 2 Stitch width adjustment button 3 Stitch width adjustment slider Changing the needle position With the straight stitch left needle position and the triple stretch stitch the needle position can be adjusted Sliding the stitch width adjustment slider to the right moves the needle to the right sliding the slider to the left moves the needle to t...

Page 58: ...left makes the stitching finer 1 Stitch length adjustment indicator 2 Stitch length adjustment button 3 Stitch length adjustment slider 4 Straight stitch 5 Zigzag stitch To automatically select the stitch length most appropriate for the selected stitch press the stitch length adjustment button again If the stitches are bunched together increase the stitch length Continuing to sew with the stitches...

Page 59: ... differ depending on the type of stitching and the number of layers of fabric sewn perform the trial sewing under the same conditions that will be used with your project Changing the sewing direction 1 When the stitching reaches a corner stop the sewing machine Leave the needle lowered in the fabric If the needle remained up when the machine stopped sewing press needle position button to lower the...

Page 60: ...l 1 Sewing direction 1 When you encounter a seam that is too thick to feed under the foot raise the presser foot lever 2 Press the black button on the left side of the foot Keep the button held in and lower the presser foot 3 Release the button The foot will lock in place level with the seam allowing the fabric to feed X Once the trouble spot has been passed the foot will return to its normal posi...

Page 61: ...aligned with either the right edge of the presser foot or a marking on the needle plate Aligning the fabric with the presser foot Sew while keeping the right edge of the presser foot a fixed distance from the edge of the fabric 1 Seam 2 Presser foot Aligning the fabric with a needle plate marking The markings on the needle plate show the distance from the needle position of a seam sewn with the st...

Page 62: ...SEWING BASICS 56 S2_brotherE book Page 56 Thursday February 13 2003 11 03 AM ...

Page 63: ...casting Stitches 60 Basic Stitching 64 Blind Hem Stitching 65 Buttonhole Stitching 67 Zipper Insertion 73 Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape 77 Appliqué Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 79 Reinforcement Stitching 85 Eyelet Stitching 87 Decorative Stitching 88 S2_brotherE book Page 57 Thursday February 13 2003 11 03 AM ...

Page 64: ...oot For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 35 4 Turn on the sewing machine X When the machine is first turned on 00 will be displayed 5 Press stitch selection key The number of the selected stitch is displayed Each press of increases the number by one After 9 4 for the number on the left is reached the number returns to 0 Pressing on the right changes the second digit ones and pressi...

Page 65: ...Narrow 5 Wide 3 To adjust the stitch length slide the stitch length adjustment slider to the left or right Press the stitch length adjustment button and then slide the stitch length adjustment slider to adjust the stitch length 1 Stitch length adjustment indicator 2 Stitch length adjustment button 3 Stitch length adjustment slider 4 Short 5 Long Memo For details on adjusting the stitch width and l...

Page 66: ...ainst the guide of the presser foot and then lower the presser foot lever 1 Guide 4 Sew with the edge of the fabric against the presser foot guide 1 Needle drop point Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Presser Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual Overcasting stitch Preventing fraying in medium weight and thin fabrics 3 5 1 8 2 5 5 0 3 32 3 16 2 0 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3...

Page 67: ...dle drop point 1 Needle drop point Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Presser Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual Zigzagstitch center needle position Preventing fraying center baseline reverse stitching 3 5 1 8 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 4 1 16 0 0 4 0 0 3 16 J 3 point zigzag stitch Preventing fraying in thick fabrics and stretch fabrics 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 1 0 1 16 0 2...

Page 68: ...e notch in the presser foot holder and then slowly lower the presser foot lever 1 Notch in presser foot holder 2 Pin X The side cutter is attached Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Presser Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual Overcasting stitch Sewing straight stitches while cutting the fabric 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 0 3 32 2 5 3 32 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 S Preventing fraying in ...

Page 69: ... stitching is sewn If the stitching is sewn in a straight line the seam allowance will be about 5 mm 3 16 inch 1 5 mm 3 16 inch Memo The side cutter can cut as much as one layer of 13 oz denim After using the side cutter clean it by removing any lint or dust 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 If the thread cassette...

Page 70: ...le position With the straight stitch left needle position and the triple stretch stitch the needle position can be adjusted Sliding the stitch width adjustment slider to the right moves the needle to the right sliding the slider to the left moves the needle to the left Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Presser Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual Straight stitch le...

Page 71: ...ide of fabric 2 Basting 3 Attach blind hem foot R For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 35 4 Select a stitch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 58 5 Position the fabric with the edge of the folded hem against the guide of the presser foot and then lower the presser foot lever 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Fold of hem 3 Guide Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width mm inch...

Page 72: ...ric 2 Right side of fabric If the needle does not catch the hem fold If the needle does not catch enough of the hem fold move the stitch width adjustment lever to the right This makes the stitch wider to move the needle closer onto the fold 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric For details on changing the stitch width refer to Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length page 51 7 Sew with the fo...

Page 73: ...16 0 4 1 64 0 2 1 0 1 64 1 16 A Buttonholes with bar tacks on both ends for stabilized fabrics 5 0 3 16 3 0 5 0 1 8 3 16 0 4 1 64 0 2 1 0 1 64 1 16 Buttonholes for stretch or knit fabrics 6 0 15 64 3 0 6 0 1 8 15 64 1 0 1 16 0 5 2 0 1 32 1 16 Buttonholes for stretch fabrics 6 0 15 64 3 0 6 0 1 8 15 64 1 5 1 16 1 0 3 0 1 16 1 8 Keyhole buttonholes for thick or plush fabrics 7 0 1 4 3 0 7 0 1 8 1 4 ...

Page 74: ...used for sewing buttonholes are indicated below 1 Button guide plate 2 Presser foot scale 3 Pin 4 Marks on buttonhole foot 5 5 mm 3 16 inch 1 Use chalk to mark on the fabric the position and length of the buttonhole 1 Marks on fabric 2 Pull out the button guide plate of buttonhole foot A and then insert the button that will be put through the buttonhole 1 1 1 1 Reinforcement stitching A 1 2 5 3 4 ...

Page 75: ...r to Selecting stitching page 58 5 Position the fabric with the front end of the buttonhole mark aligned with the red marks on the sides of the buttonhole foot and then lower the presser foot lever 1 Mark on fabric 2 Red marks on buttonhole foot Pass the upper thread down through the hole in the presser foot When lowering the presser foot do not push in the front of the presser foot otherwise the ...

Page 76: ...gth adjustment slider to adjust the stitch length 1 Stitch length adjustment button 2 Stitch length adjustment slider 3 Stitch length adjustment indicator For details refer to Adjusting the stitch length page 52 If the fabric does not feed for example if it is too thick decrease the density of the stitching Changing the stitch width Press the stitch width adjustment button and then slide the stitc...

Page 77: ...ng needle to pull the gimp thread to the wrong side of the fabric and then tie it 8 With a seam ripper cut the middle part of the gimp thread remaining at the top end of the buttonhole Trim off any excess of the gimp thread Button sewing Buttons can be sewn on with the sewing machine Buttons with 2 or with 4 holes can be attached 1 Measure the distance between the holes in the button to be attache...

Page 78: ...dle correctly goes into the two holes of the button Adjust the stitch width to the distance between the button holes 9 Start sewing After sewing for about 10 seconds at low speed press reverse reinforcement stitch button to sew reinforcement stitches 0 Pull the upper thread at the end of the stitching to the wrong side of the fabric and then tie it with the bobbin thread Use scissors to cut the up...

Page 79: ... to the edge of the fabric 1 Basting stitching 2 Reverse stitches 3 Wrong side of fabric 4 End of zipper opening 3 Press open the seam allowance from the wrong side of the fabric 1 Wrong side of fabric 4 Align the seam with the center of the zipper and then baste the zipper in place 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Basting stitching 3 Zipper 5 Attach the presser foot holder to the right pin of zipper foot...

Page 80: ...ach other sew reverse stitches after reaching the zipper opening For details refer to Basic Stitching page 64 2 Using a basting stitch continue sewing to the edge of the fabric 1 Basting stitching 2 Reverse stitches 3 Wrong side of fabric 4 End of zipper opening 3 Press open the seam allowance from the wrong side of the fabric 1 Wrong side of fabric When using zipper foot I be sure to select the s...

Page 81: ...titch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 58 8 Sew the zipper to the piece of fabric with the extra 3 mm 1 8 inch starting from the base of the zipper 9 When you are about 5 cm 2 inch from the end of the zipper stop the sewing machine with the needle lowered in the fabric raise the presser foot lever and then open the zipper and continue sewing 1 2 1 2 I 1 2 When using zipper foot I be s...

Page 82: ... around the zipper Sew reverse stitches at the end of the zipper opening and align the zipper teeth with the side of the presser foot 1 Right side of fabric 2 End of zipper opening 3 Reverse stitches 4 Beginning of stitching 5 Basting stitching c When you are about 5 cm 2 inch from the end of the zipper stop the sewing machine with the needle lowered in the fabric and then raise the presser foot l...

Page 83: ...sions will be that of the stretched elastic tape Therefore it is necessary that a suitable length of the elastic tape be used 1 Pin the elastic tape to the wrong side of the fabric Pin the elastic tape to the fabric at a few points to make sure that the tape is uniformly positioned on the fabric 1 Elastic tape 2 Pin 2 Attach zigzag foot J For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 35 Sti...

Page 84: ...it is the same length as the fabric While pulling the fabric behind the presser foot with your left hand pull the fabric at the pin nearest the front of the presser foot with your right hand When sewing be sure that the needle does not touch any pins otherwise the needle may bend or break CAUTION S2_brotherE book Page 78 Thursday February 13 2003 11 03 AM ...

Page 85: ... 1 16 3 16 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 Piecing straight stitch Piecing straight stitching with a seam allowance of 6 5 mm from the right edge of the presser foot 5 5 7 32 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 6 1 16 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 Piecing straight stitching with a seam allowance of 6 5 mm from the left edge of the presser foot 1 5 1 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 6 1 16 ...

Page 86: ...be attached to 1 Basting stitching 4 Attach zigzag foot J For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 35 5 Select a stitch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 58 6 Turn the balance wheel toward you and then begin sewing around the edge of the appliqué making sure that the needle drops just outside of the appliqué When sewing around corners stop the machine with the needle in the...

Page 87: ...foot 1 Baste or pin along the seam allowance of the fabric that you wish to piece together 2 Attach zigzag foot J For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 35 3 Select stitch or For details refer to Selecting stitching page 58 4 Sew with the side of the presser foot aligned with the edge of the fabric For a seam allowance on the right side Align the right side of the presser foot with t...

Page 88: ...oot and the optional quilting guide 1 Baste the fabric to be quilted 2 Attach the walking foot For details refer to Using the optional walking foot page 38 3 Select stitch or For details refer to Selecting stitching page 58 4 Place one hand on each side of the presser foot and then evenly stretch the fabric while sewing Note When sewing with the walking foot sew at a speed between slow and medium ...

Page 89: ...nal quilting foot is needed for free motion quilting 1 Remove the presser foot and the presser foot holder Refer to Removing the presser foot holder page 37 2 Align the quilting foot with the lower left side of the presser bar The pin on the quilting foot should be positioned over the needle clamp screw 1 Pin on quilting foot 2 Presser foot holder screw 3 Needle clamp screw 3 Hold the quilting foo...

Page 90: ...select a stitch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 58 6 Use both hands to stretch the fabric taut and then move the fabric to follow the pattern Reinforcement stitches are sewn at the beginning and end of sewing 1 Pattern 7 After sewing is finished slide the drop feed lever to to the left as seen from the front of the machine to raise the feed dogs Normally the drop feed lever is positi...

Page 91: ...r tacks at pocket corners is described below 1 Determine the desired length of the bar tack 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 Presser foot scale 2 Length of bar tack 3 5 mm 3 16 inch A bar tack with a maximum length of about 28 mm 1 1 8 inch can be sewn Stitch Name Pattern Applicatio...

Page 92: ...ewn with the correct size 1 Do not reduce the gap 5 Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as possible 1 Buttonhole lever The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot 1 Buttonhole lever 2 Bracket 6 Gently hold the end of the upper thread in your left hand and then start sewing X Once sewing is completed the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches then stops...

Page 93: ...art sewing X Once sewing is completed the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches then stops 6 Use the eyelet punch to cut a hole in the center of the eyelet When using the eyelet punch place thick paper or some other protective sheet under the fabric before punching the hole in the fabric Memo If thin thread is used the stitching may be coarse If this occurs sew the eyelet twice before ...

Page 94: ... 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 5 0 3 16 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Scallop stitch Satin scallop stitching 5 0 3 16 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 0 5 1 32 0 1 1 0 1 64 1 16 N Decorative stitch Lace sewing decorative hemming heirloom stitching etc 3 5 1 8 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 6 4 0 1 16 3 16 6 0 15 64 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 3 0 1 8 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 Decorative hemming and heirloom stit...

Page 95: ...ater soluble stabilizer 1 Thin paper or water soluble stabilizer 2 Basting stitching 3 4 mm 3 16 inch 3 Attach zigzag foot J For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 35 4 Select stitch or For details refer to Selecting stitching page 58 5 Set the stitch width to 7 0 mm 1 4 inch For details refer to Adjusting the stitch width page 51 6 Sew with the center of the presser foot aligned alo...

Page 96: ...Smocking The decorative stitch created by stitching or embroidering over gathers is called smocking It is used to decorate the front of blouses or cuffs The smocking stitch adds texture and elasticity to fabric 1 Attach zigzag foot J For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 35 2 Select the straight stitch and then adjust the stitch length to 4 0 mm 3 16 inch and loosen the thread tensi...

Page 97: ...t J For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 35 2 Sew together the right sides of the two pieces of fabric and then open up the seam allowances 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 6 5 mm 1 4 inch seam allowance 3 Straight stitch 3 Select stitch or For details refer to Selecting stitching page 58 4 Turn the fabric over so that the right side faces up and then sew over the seam with the center of t...

Page 98: ... foot N For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 35 3 Select a stitch The stitches that can be used are or For details refer to Selecting stitching page 58 Select a stitch width of 6 0 mm 15 64 inch or less 4 Start sewing Partially removing threads is called drawnwork This gives a beautiful result with fabrics that have a loose weave Two ways to create drawnwork are described below Dra...

Page 99: ...side 6 Sew along the other edge of the frayed section so that it looks like the previous stitching Drawnwork Example 2 1 Pull out several threads from two sections of the fabric separated by an unfrayed section of about 4 mm 3 16 inch 1 4 mm 3 16 inch 2 Attach monogramming foot N For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 35 3 Select stitch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 5...

Page 100: ...UTILITY STITCHES 94 S2_brotherE book Page 94 Thursday February 13 2003 11 03 AM ...

Page 101: ... troubleshooting procedures are described in this chapter Stitch Settings 96 Maintenance 100 Troubleshooting 102 Error messages 106 Changing the needle stop position 107 Index 108 S2_brotherE book Page 95 Thursday February 13 2003 11 03 AM ...

Page 102: ...ercasting and attach ing appliqués 3 5 1 8 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 4 1 16 0 0 4 0 0 3 16 Yes Reverse No No 3 point zigzag stitch J Overcasting on medi umweight or stretch fabrics attaching elas tic darning etc 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 1 0 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 Yes Reinforce ment No No Overcasting stitch G Overcasting on thin or mediumweight fabrics 3 5 1 8 2 5 5 0 3 32 3 16 2 0 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 No...

Page 103: ... N Decorative stitching and elastic attaching 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 1 0 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 Yes Reinforce ment No No N Lace sewing decora tive hemming heir loom stitching etc 3 5 1 8 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 6 4 0 1 16 3 16 No Reinforce ment No No N Decorative hemming heirloom stitching etc 6 0 15 64 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 3 0 1 8 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 No Reinforce ment No No N Decorative hemming ...

Page 104: ...o Reinforce ment No No J Piecing straight stitch ing with a seam allow ance of 6 5 mm from the left edge of the presser foot 1 5 1 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 6 1 16 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 No Reinforce ment Yes No Straight stitch that looks hand sewn for quilt ing J Straight stitch quilting that looks hand sewn 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 No Reinforce ment No No Zigzag stitch for quilting J A...

Page 105: ...es N 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 No Reinforce ment No No N 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 No Reinforce ment No No N 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 No Reinforce ment No No N 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 No Reinforce ment No No Stitch Na...

Page 106: ...wing performance will suffer if dust collects in the shuttle therefore it should be cleaned periodically 1 Turn off the sewing machine 2 Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover and then slide it toward you 1 Needle plate cover X The needle plate cover is removed Unplug the power supply cord before cleaning the machine otherwise injuries or an electric shock may occur CAUTION Unplug the power su...

Page 107: ...Shuttle race Do not apply oil to the shuttle 6 Check that the edge of the race shelf is positioned as in step 3 and then insert the shuttle so that the projection on the shuttle aligns with the spring 1 Projection 2 Spring 7 Insert the tabs on the needle plate cover into the needle plate and then slide the cover back on 3 1 2 4 1 1 2 Never use a shuttle that is scratched otherwise the upper thread...

Page 108: ...not correct Select a thread and needle that are appropriate for the type of fabric being sewn page 30 The presser foot that is used is not appropriate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew Attach the presser foot that is appro priate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew page 96 The upper thread tension is too tight Loosen the upper thread tension page 50 The fabric is pulled too much ...

Page 109: ...he nearest authorized service center A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is not used Incorrect bobbins will not work prop erly Only use a bobbin designed spe cifically for this machine page 12 The lower thread is tangled or breaks The bobbin thread is incorrectly installed Correctly install the bobbin thread page 16 The bobbin is scratched or does not rotate smoothly or has a burr on i...

Page 110: ...er and clean the shuttle page 100 A high pitched noise is made while sewing Dust has accumulated in the feed dogs or in the shuttle Clean the shuttle page 100 The upper thread was not threaded correctly Correct the upper threading page 18 The shuttle is scratched or has a burr on it Replace the shuttle Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center A bobbin designed specifically fo...

Page 111: ... sew Attach the presser foot that is appro priate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew page 96 The thread is tangled for example in the shuttle Remove the tangle thread If the thread is tangled in the shuttle clean the shuttle page 100 The sewing lamp does not come on The sewing lamp is damaged Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Refe...

Page 112: ...ect it before continuing to sew Error Message Probable Cause The start stop button reverse reinforcement stitch button or thread cutter button was pressed while the presser foot was raised A stitch other than the buttonhole or bar tack stitch was selected and the start stop button was pressed while the buttonhole lever is lowered The buttonhole or bar tack stitch was selected and the start stop bu...

Page 113: ...achine can be set to leave the needle raised when sewing is stopped 1 Turn off the sewing machine 2 While pressing the left stitch selection key turn on the sewing machine X The needle stop position changes to the raised position Memo Perform the same operation to change the needle stop position to the lowered position S2_brotherE book Page 107 Thursday February 13 2003 11 03 AM ...

Page 114: ...0 E elastic tape 77 electrical outlet 11 error messages 106 even seam allowance 55 eyelet 87 eyelet punch Cover A 70 87 F fagoting 89 features 2 feed dog position switch Cover C 84 feed dogs Cover C 83 foot controller Cover A 45 foot controller jack Cover C free motion quilting 83 front view Cover B H handle Cover C hard case Cover A heirloom stitching 92 J joining 91 joining stitch 79 L LCD Cover...

Page 115: ...sleeves 85 smocking 90 spool cap Cover A 13 20 spool net Cover A 14 spool pin Cover B 13 start stop button Cover D 45 starting sewing 45 stitch length 52 stitch selection key Cover E stitch settings 96 stitch width 51 straight stitch 64 stretch fabrics 55 T thick fabrics 54 thin fabrics 55 thread cutter Cover B thread cutter button Cover D 49 thread guide cover Cover B thread guide for bobbin wind...

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