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Brother CPS5XVY operation manual Attaching the Embroidery Unit, Embroidery unit precautions

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Attaching the Embroidery Unit

EMBROIDERY —————————————————————————————————————————————

Attaching the Embroidery Unit

This section describes how to attach the embroidery unit.

Embroidery unit precautions

Cautions for the embroidery unit will be explained below.

CAUTION

●Do not move the sewing machine with the embroidery unit in place. The embroidery unit may be dropped and cause injury.

●Keep your hands and other objects away from the embroidery carriage and frame. Otherwise injury may result.

Note

zDo not touch the connector in the embroidery unit connector slot. The connector could be damaged, and it may cause malfunctions.

zDo not lift up on the embroidery carriage, and do not forcefully move it. It may cause malfunctions.

Attaching the embroidery unit

Get the included embroidery unit ready.

aTurn off the sewing machine.

bPull the flat bed attachment off to the left.

cSlide the tab on the cover of the connection port in the direction of the arrow to open the cover.

Note

zBe sure to close the cover of the connection port when the embroidery unit is not being used.

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Brother CPS5XVY operation manual Attaching the Embroidery Unit, Embroidery unit precautions, Attaching the embroidery unit

Contents

Computerized Sewing and Embroidery Machine Operation ManualGETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES EMBROIDERY APPENDIX CPS5XVYFederal Communications Commission FCC Declaration of Conformity For USA OnlyImportant Safety Instructions FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY 7For a longer service life8For repair or adjustment FOR USERS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALANDContents GETTING READYSEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES EMBROIDERY Troubleshooting APPENDIXCare and Maintenance Upgrading Your Machine’s SoftwareSewing Machine Features Introduction / Sewing Machine FeaturesIntroduction Accessories Included accessoriesPart Code AccessoriesPart Name Part NameOptional accessories MemoNames of Machine Parts and Their Functions Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsFront view i Embroidery unit connector slotd USB port connector Needle and presser foot sectionRight-side/rear view f Main power switcha “Start/Stop” button Operation buttonsNames of Machine Parts and Their Functions b “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” buttona LCD liquid crystal display touch panel Operation panelh Settings key b Back key1 GETTING READY When the power fails during use Power supply precautionsWhen you are away from the machine After using the machine Use only the power cord included with this machineTurning on the machine Turning off the machineTurning the Machine On/Off Memo LCD Liquid Crystal Display OperationViewing the LCD GETTING READYChanging the machine settings LCD Liquid Crystal Display OperationSwitch screens using Previous page key and Next page key bPresspanel. Settings key on the operationX The settings screen appears GETTING READYd Needle replacement e Embroidery unit attachment Checking machine operating proceduresa Upper threading b Bobbin winding c Bobbin installation h Presser foot replacementIf you press Previous page key, you return to the previous page dPressnext page. Next page key to switch to theGETTING READY † Example Upper threadingWinding/Installing the Bobbin Winding/Installing the BobbinBobbin precautions Winding the bobbinGETTING READY a Turn on the sewing machine bOpen the top coverWinding/Installing the Bobbin MemoIf the spool net is too long, fold it to fit the size of the spool Memo GETTING READYnPress “Start/Stop” button once to start winding the bobbin Installing the bobbin Winding/Installing the BobbinMemo Memo GETTING READYgReattach the bobbin cover Upper Threading Upper ThreadingAbout the spool of thread MemoThreading the upper thread GETTING READYSet the spool of thread on the spool pin, and then thread the machine Upper Threading i Pass the thread under the thread guide plate, and then pull it upGETTING READY Threading the needleMemo cLower the presser foot lever to lower the presser footThreading the needle manually without using the needle threader Upper ThreadingUsing the twin needle GETTING READYj Turn on the sewing machine and select a stitch Upper Threadingi Attach zigzag foot “J” kPressWhen changing the sewing direction Pulling up the bobbin thread Upper ThreadingNeedle precautions Replacing the NeedleFabric Type/Application Needle types and their usesReplacing the Needle TricotChecking the needle Replacing the needleGETTING READY a Screwdriver b Needle clamp screw Install the twin needle in the same wayReplacing the Needle a Needle stopperReplacing the Presser Foot Presser foot precautionsThis section describes how to replace the presser foot Replacing the presser footReplacing the Presser Foot Removing and attaching the presser foot holder GETTING READYFree-arm sewing makes sewing cylindrical pieces easy Sewing Cylindrical PiecesFree-arm sewing Sewing Cylindrical PiecesGETTING READY SEWING BASICS Adjusting the stitch widthAdjusting the stitch length The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapterGeneral sewing procedure SewingSelecting stitching SewingMemo Positioning the fabric SEWING BASICSX The fabric is now positioned to be sewn Using the operation button Starting to sewstarts, the machine will sew at a slow speed dWhen you have finished sewing, press “Needle Position” buttonMemo SEWING BASICSSewing Securing the stitchingf When the end of the stitching is reached, press bPress “Start/Stop” button or press down on the foot controllerMemo Cutting the threadUsing “Thread Cutter” button MemoUsing the thread cutter SewingSetting the Stitch Adjusting the stitch widthMemo Setting the Stitch Adjusting the stitch lengthAdjusting the thread tension MemoMemo SEWING BASICSUpper thread is too loose Useful Functions Useful FunctionsFunctions useful in improving sewing efficiency are described below Automatically sewing reverse/ reinforcement stitchesSEWING BASICS Automatically cutting the threadMemo stitching, press “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button onceMirroring stitches MemoUseful Functions Trial sewing Adjusting the presser foot pressureUseful Sewing Tips Changing the sewing directionSewing thick fabrics Useful Sewing TipsSewing leathers or vinyl fabrics Sewing thin fabricsSewing stretch fabrics Sewing an even seam allowancea Seam b Presser foot c Centimeters d Inches e Needle plate Hands-free raising and lowering of the presser footUseful Sewing Tips f 1.6 cm 5/8 inchUsing the knee lifter aStop the sewing machine SEWING BASICScRelease the knee lifter Sewing Stretch Fabrics and 3 UTILITY STITCHESSewing overcasting stitches Appliqué, Patchwork andUTILITY STITCHES Stitch Setting ChartUtility stitches LeftFootPresser Stitch Setting Chartstitch NeedleTwinSerpentine stitch UTILITY STITCHESDecorative stitch HemstitchingStitch Setting Chart stitchstitch stitches Other stitchesUTILITY STITCHES utilityStitch Setting Chart Gothic fontLeft/RightFlipping UTILITY STITCHES Adjustable Stitching DensityAdjustable Pattern Length/width OutlineSelecting Stitching Selecting StitchingStitch types Selecting stitchingMemo UTILITY STITCHESSelecting Stitching Saving stitch settingsMemo † Example BusUTILITY STITCHES e Pressnot saved unless is pressed another time Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot “G” Overcasting StitchesOvercasting Stitches 2-point Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot “J”UTILITY STITCHES 3-pointSewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter Overcasting StitchesStitch Name hPosition the fabric in the side cutter MemoUTILITY STITCHES f Select a stitchBasic stitching Basic StitchingBasting Basic Stitchingf When sewing is finished, cut the thread UTILITY STITCHESChanging the needle position Blind Hem Stitching Sew a blind hem according to the following procedureBlind Hem Stitching Attach blind hem foot “R”UTILITY STITCHES If the needle catches too much of the hem foldButtonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Buttonhole Stitching/Button SewingButtonhole sewing UTILITY STITCHESb Length of buttonhole diameter + thickness of button Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewinga Presser foot scale c 5 mm 3/16 inchUTILITY STITCHES fPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far asbIt fits into the grooves, and then loosely tie it MemoButtonhole Stitching/Button Sewing a Measure the distance between the holes in the button to be attached Button sewingUTILITY STITCHES c Attach button-sewing foot “M”j When you are finished attaching the button MemoButtonhole Stitching/Button Sewing A zipper can be sewn in place Zipper InsertionInserting a centered zipper UTILITY STITCHESZipper Insertion Inserting a side zipper UTILITY STITCHESZipper Insertion a Basting stitchinga Pin on the left side b Needle drop point UTILITY STITCHES nTopstitch around the zipperZipper/piping Insertion Zipper/piping InsertionA zipper and piping can be sewn in place Inserting a centered zipperInserting a piping Elastic attaching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeStretch stitching Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attachedUTILITY STITCHES cSelect a stitchAppliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingMemo Appliqué stitching UTILITY STITCHESPatchwork crazy quilt stitching PiecingAppliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Memo Using the optional 1/4 inch quilting footfWhen the end of the stitching is reached, stop the sewing machine UTILITY STITCHESQuilting Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitchingb Removeholder. the presser foot and the presser foot Free-motion quilting UTILITY STITCHESAppliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Satin stitching using the sewing speed controllera Feed dog position switch as seen from the rear of the machine a PatternePress Back key MemoUTILITY STITCHES f Select stitchBar tack stitching Reinforcement StitchingTriple stretch stitching Reinforcement StitchingMemo UTILITY STITCHESDarning Reinforcement StitchingePullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as MemoUTILITY STITCHES hRaiseposition.the buttonhole lever to its originalEyelet Stitching Eyelet StitchingMemo Horizontal Stitching UTILITY STITCHEShPressbutton. “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” Horizontal StitchingMemo j Start sewingDecorative Stitching The utility stitches contain the following decorative stitchesUTILITY STITCHES Fagoting Decorative StitchingUTILITY STITCHES Scallop stitchingSmocking a 1 cm 3/8 inchShell tuck stitching Decorative StitchingJoining UTILITY STITCHESHeirloom stitching Decorative StitchingUTILITY STITCHES Drawnwork Example aPull out several threads from the fabricDecorative Stitching a 4 mm 3/16 inchSewing patterns Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative PatternsSewing beautiful patterns MemoSewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns Changing the pattern sizeChanging the stitch density MemoThe length for one satin stitch can be changed in five gradations Changing the length for satin stitchesUTILITY STITCHES X It turns to and the pattern is longerShifting patterns Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative PatternsX The next pattern selected is moved half a width to the right Combining patterns UTILITY STITCHEScSelect the next pattern MemoSewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns dAfter all of the desired patterns are selected, start sewingMirroring a pattern image MemoUTILITY STITCHES Checking the patternSewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns Saving patternscCheck the contents, and then press Saving a pattern aCreatesave. the combined pattern that you wish toThe pattern may not be sewn correctly, depending on Realigning the patternUTILITY STITCHES the type of fabric being sewn or the sewing speed. Iffor horizontal pattern adjustment Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative PatternsContinue adjusting the pattern until it is sewn correctly Horizontal pattern adjustmentX It returns to the screen for adjusting the pattern UTILITY STITCHESDesigning a Pattern My Custom Stitch Drawing a sketch of the patternDesigning a Pattern My Custom Stitch Entering the pattern data UTILITY STITCHESTo revise the pattern, press MemoDesigning a Pattern My Custom Stitch patterns” pageExamples of designs UTILITY STITCHESUsing an embroidery card Embroidery unit precautionsSetting the fabric 4 EMBROIDERYEmbroidering Neatly What to prepareEMBROIDERY Embroidering Neatly MemoEmbroidery step by step EMBROIDERYAttaching the embroidery foot This section describes how to attach the embroidery footAttaching the Embroidery Foot Attaching the Embroidery FootEMBROIDERY f Hold the embroidery foot with your right hand, as shownRemoving the embroidery foot Attaching the Embroidery FootAttaching the Embroidery Unit Embroidery unit precautionsThis section describes how to attach the embroidery unit Attaching the embroidery unitd Slide the embroidery unit onto the sewing machine arm Attaching the Embroidery UnitMemo e Turn on the sewing machineRemoving the embroidery unit EMBROIDERYPreparing the Fabric Preparing the FabricAttaching an optional stabilizer material to the fabric MemoSetting the fabric in the embroidery frame EMBROIDERYdTighten the adjustment screw by hand just enough to secure the fabric MemoPreparing the Fabric EMBROIDERY bPlace the embroidery sheet on the inner frameAttaching the Embroidery Frame Attaching the embroidery frameAttaching the Embroidery Frame Removing the embroidery frame EMBROIDERYEmbroidery pattern types Selecting Embroidery PatternsCopyright information Selecting Embroidery PatternsLCD liquid crystal display operation EMBROIDERYOperation keys Memo Selecting Embroidery PatternsLCD button EMBROIDERY Selecting charactersMemo a Select the character stitches bSelect the character styleMemo Selecting an embroidery patternMemo Selecting Embroidery PatternsEMBROIDERY Selecting a frame patternMemo a Press the frame patternUsing an embroidery card sold separately Selecting Embroidery PatternsMemo EmbroideringSewing attractive finishes EMBROIDERYEmbroidering Embroidering a patternIf the thread is pulled too tight, the needle may break or bend a b d edLower the presser foot lever MemoEMBROIDERY ePress “Start/Stop” buttonAppliquéing Embroideringthe sewing machine stops EMBROIDERY iLower the presser foot lever, and press “Start/Stop” buttonEditing Patterns Adjusting the layoutThis section describes ways to edit, adjust, and reposition patterns Editing PatternsLayout key MemoEMBROIDERY Rotation keyEditing Patterns Adjusting the thread tensionMemo z You can also check the pattern size andResewing Thread runs out partway through a designEMBROIDERY Stopping while embroidering MemoEditing Patterns jPress Forward one stitch to increase the needle count EMBROIDERYhPress If is pressed continuously, it moves forward 1 - 9 - 30 stitchesUsing the Memory Function Embroidery data precautionsUsing the Memory Function Saving patterns EMBROIDERYX After the pattern is saved, the initial screen appears again Retrieving embroidery patterns from the computer Using the Memory FunctionMemo error message, repeat the procedure starting Switch screens using Previous page key and Next page keygAdjust the pattern as desired, and then begin embroidering EMBROIDERY5 APPENDIX Cleaning the race Care and MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described belowCare and Maintenance Troubleshooting APPENDIXTroubleshooting neatly on theProbable Cause SymptomAPPENDIX RemedyTroubleshooting skippedAPPENDIX in the LCDError messages Troubleshootingthe needle may break and cause injury APPENDIX A stitch other than the buttonhole, bar tack or darning stitch wasTroubleshooting The upper thread has become tangled around the bobbin case, and theAdjusting the LCD Operation beepAPPENDIX Canceling the operation beep TroubleshootingUpgrading Your Machine’s Software MemoAPPENDIX Numerics Upgrading Your Machine’s Software / IndexIndex Page Index English 885-U11 XE0535-001 Printed in China