Brother CS 80 - Manual (Page 68)

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Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter
Using the side cutter, seam allowances can be finished while the edge of the fabric is cut off. The following four
stitches can be used to sew overcasting. When the side cutter is attached, be sure to use the settings in the
ranges listed below.
1
Remove the presser foot.
• For details, refer to “ Replacing the presser
foot” (page 35).
2
Hook the connecting fork of the side cutter
onto the needle clamp screw.
1 Connecting fork
2 Needle clamp screw
3
Position the side cutter so that side cutter pin
is aligned with the 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 thin and
mediumweight fabrics while cutting
the fabric
3.5
(1/8)
3.5– 5.0
(1/8– 3/16)
2.0
(1/16)
1.0– 4.0
(1/16– 3/16)
Preventing fraying in thick fabrics
while cutting the fabric
5.0
(3/16)
3.5– 5.0
(1/8– 3/16)
2.5
(3/32)
1.0– 4.0
(1/16– 3/16)
Sewing zigzag stitches while cutting
the fabric
3.5
(1/8)
3.5– 5.0
(1/8– 3/16)
1.4
(1/16)
0.0– 4.0
(0– 3/16)
1
2
1
2
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