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Brother CPS5XVY operation manual Removing the embroidery unit, Embroidery

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

Removing the embroidery unit

Make sure that the sewing machine is completely stopped and follow the instructions below.

aRemove the embroidery frame.

•For details on removing the embroidery frame, refer to “Removing the embroidery frame” (page 156).

bPress , and then press .

XThe embroidery carriage moves into a position where it can be stored.

cTurn off the sewing machine.

CAUTION

●Always turn off the sewing machine before removing the embroidery unit. It may cause malfunctions if removed when the machine is turned on.

dHold the release button on the bottom left of the embroidery unit, and slowly pull the embroidery unit to the left.

aRelease button

XThe embroidery unit separates from the sewing machine.

CAUTION

●Do not carry the embroidery unit by holding the release button compartment.

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Brother CPS5XVY operation manual Removing the embroidery unit, Embroidery

Contents

Operation Manual GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES EMBROIDERY APPENDIXComputerized Sewing and Embroidery Machine CPS5XVYFederal Communications Commission FCC Declaration of Conformity For USA OnlyImportant Safety Instructions 7For a longer service life 8For repair or adjustmentFOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY FOR USERS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALANDSEWING BASICS ContentsGETTING READY UTILITY STITCHES EMBROIDERY APPENDIX Care and MaintenanceTroubleshooting Upgrading Your Machine’s SoftwareIntroduction Sewing Machine FeaturesIntroduction / Sewing Machine Features Accessories Included accessoriesAccessories Part NamePart Code Part NameOptional accessories MemoNames of Machine Parts and Their Functions Front viewNames of Machine Parts and Their Functions i Embroidery unit connector slotNeedle and presser foot section Right-side/rear viewd USB port connector f Main power switchOperation buttons Names of Machine Parts and Their Functionsa “Start/Stop” button b “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” buttonOperation panel h Settings keya LCD liquid crystal display touch panel b Back key1 GETTING READY Power supply precautions When you are away from the machine After using the machineWhen the power fails during use Use only the power cord included with this machineTurning the Machine On/Off Turning on the machineTurning off the machine LCD Liquid Crystal Display Operation Viewing the LCDMemo GETTING READYChanging the machine settings LCD Liquid Crystal Display OperationbPresspanel. Settings key on the operation X The settings screen appearsSwitch screens using Previous page key and Next page key GETTING READYChecking machine operating procedures a Upper threading b Bobbin winding c Bobbin installationd Needle replacement e Embroidery unit attachment h Presser foot replacementdPressnext page. Next page key to switch to the GETTING READYIf you press Previous page key, you return to the previous page † Example Upper threadingWinding/Installing the Bobbin Bobbin precautionsWinding/Installing the Bobbin Winding the bobbinGETTING READY a Turn on the sewing machine bOpen the top coverIf the spool net is too long, fold it to fit the size of the spool Winding/Installing the BobbinMemo nPress “Start/Stop” button once to start winding the bobbin MemoGETTING READY Memo Installing the bobbinWinding/Installing the Bobbin gReattach the bobbin cover MemoGETTING READY Upper Threading About the spool of threadUpper Threading MemoSet the spool of thread on the spool pin, and then thread the machine Threading the upper threadGETTING READY Upper Threading i Pass the thread under the thread guide plate, and then pull it upThreading the needle MemoGETTING READY cLower the presser foot lever to lower the presser footThreading the needle manually without using the needle threader Upper ThreadingUsing the twin needle GETTING READYUpper Threading i Attach zigzag foot “J”j Turn on the sewing machine and select a stitch kPressWhen changing the sewing direction Pulling up the bobbin thread Upper ThreadingNeedle precautions Replacing the NeedleNeedle types and their uses Replacing the NeedleFabric Type/Application TricotGETTING READY Checking the needleReplacing the needle Install the twin needle in the same way Replacing the Needlea Screwdriver b Needle clamp screw a Needle stopperPresser foot precautions This section describes how to replace the presser footReplacing the Presser Foot Replacing the presser footReplacing the Presser Foot Removing and attaching the presser foot holder GETTING READYSewing Cylindrical Pieces Free-arm sewingFree-arm sewing makes sewing cylindrical pieces easy Sewing Cylindrical PiecesGETTING READY Adjusting the stitch width Adjusting the stitch lengthSEWING BASICS The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapterGeneral sewing procedure SewingMemo Selecting stitchingSewing X The fabric is now positioned to be sewn Positioning the fabricSEWING BASICS Starting to sew starts, the machine will sew at a slow speedUsing the operation button dWhen you have finished sewing, press “Needle Position” buttonMemo SEWING BASICSSecuring the stitching f When the end of the stitching is reached, pressSewing bPress “Start/Stop” button or press down on the foot controllerCutting the thread Using “Thread Cutter” buttonMemo MemoUsing the thread cutter SewingMemo Setting the StitchAdjusting the stitch width Adjusting the stitch length Adjusting the thread tensionSetting the Stitch MemoUpper thread is too loose MemoSEWING BASICS Useful Functions Functions useful in improving sewing efficiency are described belowUseful Functions Automatically sewing reverse/ reinforcement stitchesAutomatically cutting the thread MemoSEWING BASICS stitching, press “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button onceUseful Functions Mirroring stitchesMemo Adjusting the presser foot pressure Useful Sewing TipsTrial sewing Changing the sewing directionSewing thick fabrics Useful Sewing TipsSewing thin fabrics Sewing stretch fabricsSewing leathers or vinyl fabrics Sewing an even seam allowanceHands-free raising and lowering of the presser foot Useful Sewing Tipsa Seam b Presser foot c Centimeters d Inches e Needle plate f 1.6 cm 5/8 inchcRelease the knee lifter Using the knee lifter aStop the sewing machineSEWING BASICS 3 UTILITY STITCHES Sewing overcasting stitchesSewing Stretch Fabrics and Appliqué, Patchwork andStitch Setting Chart Utility stitchesUTILITY STITCHES LeftStitch Setting Chart stitchFootPresser NeedleTwinUTILITY STITCHES Decorative stitchSerpentine stitch Hemstitchingstitch Stitch Setting Chartstitch Other stitches UTILITY STITCHESstitches utilityLeft/RightFlipping Stitch Setting ChartGothic font Adjustable Stitching Density Adjustable Pattern Length/widthUTILITY STITCHES OutlineSelecting Stitching Stitch typesSelecting Stitching Selecting stitchingMemo UTILITY STITCHESSaving stitch settings MemoSelecting Stitching † Example Busnot saved unless is pressed another time UTILITY STITCHESe Press Overcasting Stitches Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot “G”Overcasting Stitches Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot “J” UTILITY STITCHES2-point 3-pointStitch Name Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutterOvercasting Stitches Memo UTILITY STITCHEShPosition the fabric in the side cutter f Select a stitchBasic Stitching BastingBasic stitching Basic StitchingChanging the needle position f When sewing is finished, cut the threadUTILITY STITCHES Sew a blind hem according to the following procedure Blind Hem StitchingBlind 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 STITCHESButtonhole Stitching/Button Sewing a Presser foot scaleb Length of buttonhole diameter + thickness of button c 5 mm 3/16 inchUTILITY STITCHES fPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far asButtonhole Stitching/Button Sewing bIt fits into the grooves, and then loosely tie itMemo Button sewing UTILITY STITCHESa Measure the distance between the holes in the button to be attached c Attach button-sewing foot “M”Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing j When you are finished attaching the buttonMemo Zipper Insertion Inserting a centered zipperA zipper can be sewn in place UTILITY STITCHESZipper Insertion Inserting a side zipper UTILITY STITCHESa Pin on the left side b Needle drop point Zipper Insertiona Basting stitching UTILITY STITCHES nTopstitch around the zipperZipper/piping Insertion A zipper and piping can be sewn in placeZipper/piping Insertion Inserting a centered zipperInserting a piping Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Stretch stitchingElastic attaching Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attachedUTILITY STITCHES cSelect a stitchMemo Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingAppliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Appliqué stitching UTILITY STITCHESAppliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Patchwork crazy quilt stitchingPiecing Using the optional 1/4 inch quilting foot fWhen the end of the stitching is reached, stop the sewing machineMemo UTILITY STITCHESb Removeholder. the presser foot and the presser foot QuiltingAppliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Free-motion quilting UTILITY STITCHESSatin stitching using the sewing speed controller a Feed dog position switch as seen from the rear of the machineAppliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching a PatternMemo UTILITY STITCHESePress Back key f Select stitchReinforcement Stitching Triple stretch stitchingBar tack stitching Reinforcement StitchingMemo UTILITY STITCHESDarning Reinforcement StitchingMemo UTILITY STITCHESePullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as hRaiseposition.the buttonhole lever to its originalMemo Eyelet StitchingEyelet Stitching Horizontal Stitching UTILITY STITCHESHorizontal Stitching MemohPressbutton. “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” j Start sewingUTILITY STITCHES Decorative StitchingThe utility stitches contain the following decorative stitches Fagoting Decorative StitchingScallop stitching SmockingUTILITY STITCHES 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 the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns Sewing beautiful patternsSewing patterns MemoChanging the pattern size Changing the stitch densitySewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns MemoChanging the length for satin stitches UTILITY STITCHESThe length for one satin stitch can be changed in five gradations X It turns to and the pattern is longerX The next pattern selected is moved half a width to the right Shifting patternsSewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns Combining patterns UTILITY STITCHESMemo Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative PatternscSelect the next pattern dAfter all of the desired patterns are selected, start sewingMemo UTILITY STITCHESMirroring a pattern image Checking the patternSaving patterns cCheck the contents, and then pressSewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns Saving a pattern aCreatesave. the combined pattern that you wish toRealigning the pattern UTILITY STITCHESThe pattern may not be sewn correctly, depending on the type of fabric being sewn or the sewing speed. Iffor horizontal pattern adjustment Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative PatternsHorizontal pattern adjustment X It returns to the screen for adjusting the patternContinue adjusting the pattern until it is sewn correctly UTILITY STITCHESDesigning a Pattern My Custom Stitch Designing a Pattern My Custom StitchDrawing a sketch of the pattern Entering the pattern data UTILITY STITCHESMemo Designing a Pattern My Custom StitchTo revise the pattern, press patterns” pageExamples of designs UTILITY STITCHESEmbroidery unit precautions Setting the fabricUsing an embroidery card 4 EMBROIDERYEMBROIDERY Embroidering NeatlyWhat to prepare Embroidering Neatly MemoEmbroidery step by step EMBROIDERYThis section describes how to attach the embroidery foot Attaching 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 FootEmbroidery unit precautions This section describes how to attach the embroidery unitAttaching the Embroidery Unit Attaching the embroidery unitAttaching the Embroidery Unit Memod Slide the embroidery unit onto the sewing machine arm e Turn on the sewing machineRemoving the embroidery unit EMBROIDERYPreparing the Fabric Attaching an optional stabilizer material to the fabricPreparing the Fabric MemoSetting the fabric in the embroidery frame EMBROIDERYPreparing the Fabric dTighten the adjustment screw by hand just enough to secure the fabricMemo EMBROIDERY bPlace the embroidery sheet on the inner frameAttaching the Embroidery Frame Attaching the Embroidery FrameAttaching the embroidery frame Removing the embroidery frame EMBROIDERYSelecting Embroidery Patterns Copyright informationEmbroidery pattern types Selecting Embroidery PatternsOperation keys LCD liquid crystal display operationEMBROIDERY LCD button MemoSelecting Embroidery Patterns Selecting characters MemoEMBROIDERY a Select the character stitches bSelect the character styleSelecting an embroidery pattern MemoMemo Selecting Embroidery PatternsSelecting a frame pattern MemoEMBROIDERY a Press the frame patternUsing an embroidery card sold separately Selecting Embroidery PatternsEmbroidering Sewing attractive finishesMemo EMBROIDERYEmbroidering a pattern If the thread is pulled too tight, the needle may break or bendEmbroidering a b d eMemo EMBROIDERYdLower the presser foot lever ePress “Start/Stop” buttonthe sewing machine stops AppliquéingEmbroidering EMBROIDERY iLower the presser foot lever, and press “Start/Stop” buttonAdjusting the layout This section describes ways to edit, adjust, and reposition patternsEditing Patterns Editing PatternsMemo EMBROIDERYLayout key Rotation keyAdjusting the thread tension MemoEditing Patterns z You can also check the pattern size andEMBROIDERY ResewingThread runs out partway through a design Editing Patterns Stopping while embroideringMemo EMBROIDERY hPressjPress Forward one stitch to increase the needle count If is pressed continuously, it moves forward 1 - 9 - 30 stitchesUsing the Memory Function Using the Memory FunctionEmbroidery data precautions X After the pattern is saved, the initial screen appears again Saving patternsEMBROIDERY Memo Retrieving embroidery patterns from the computerUsing the Memory Function Switch screens using Previous page key and Next page key gAdjust the pattern as desired, and then begin embroideringerror message, repeat the procedure starting EMBROIDERY5 APPENDIX Care and Maintenance Cleaning the machine surfaceCleaning the race Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described belowCare and Maintenance Troubleshooting APPENDIXTroubleshooting neatly on theSymptom APPENDIXProbable Cause RemedyTroubleshooting skippedAPPENDIX in the LCDthe needle may break and cause injury Error messagesTroubleshooting APPENDIX A stitch other than the buttonhole, bar tack or darning stitch wasTroubleshooting The upper thread has become tangled around the bobbin case, and theAPPENDIX Adjusting the LCDOperation beep Canceling the operation beep TroubleshootingAPPENDIX Upgrading Your Machine’s SoftwareMemo Index NumericsUpgrading Your Machine’s Software / Index Page Index English 885-U11 XE0535-001 Printed in China