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Brother CPS5XVY Turning on the machine, Turning off the machine, Turning the Machine On/Off

Models: CPS5XVY

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Turning on the machine

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Turning on the machine

Prepare the included power cord.

aMake sure that the sewing machine is turned off (the main power switch is set to “ ”), and then plug the power cord into the power supply jack on the right side of the machine.

bInsert the plug of the power cord into a household electrical outlet.

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aPower supply jack

cPress the right side of the main power switch on the right side of the machine to turn the machine on (set it to “I”).

XThe light, LCD and (“Start/Stop” button) light up when the machine is turned on.

Turning off the machine

When you are finished using the sewing machine,
turn it off. In addition, before transporting the sewing	1
machine to another location, be sure to turn it off.	1

aMake sure that the machine is not sewing.

bPress the left side of the main power switch on the right side of the machine to turn the machine off (set it to “ ”).

XThe sewing lamps and the LCD go off when the machine is turned off.

cUnplugoutlet. the power cord from the electrical Grasp the plug when unplugging the power cord.

dUnplugjack. the power cord from the power supply

Note

zIf a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is being operated, turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power cord. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to correctly operate the machine.

(For U.S.A. only)

zThis appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.

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Brother CPS5XVY operation manual Turning on the machine, Turning off the machine, Turning the Machine On/Off

Contents

CPS5XVY Operation ManualGETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES EMBROIDERY APPENDIX Computerized Sewing and Embroidery MachineDeclaration of Conformity For USA Only Federal Communications Commission FCCImportant Safety Instructions FOR USERS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND 7For a longer service life8For repair or adjustment FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLYGETTING READY ContentsSEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES EMBROIDERY Upgrading Your Machine’s Software APPENDIXCare and Maintenance TroubleshootingIntroduction / Sewing Machine Features Sewing Machine FeaturesIntroduction Included accessories AccessoriesPart Name AccessoriesPart Name Part CodeMemo Optional accessoriesi Embroidery unit connector slot Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsFront view Names of Machine Parts and Their Functionsf Main power switch Needle and presser foot sectionRight-side/rear view d USB port connectorb “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button Operation buttonsNames of Machine Parts and Their Functions a “Start/Stop” buttonb Back key Operation panelh Settings key a LCD liquid crystal display touch panel1 GETTING READY Use only the power cord included with this machine Power supply precautionsWhen you are away from the machine After using the machine When the power fails during useTurning off the machine Turning on the machineTurning the Machine On/Off GETTING READY LCD Liquid Crystal Display OperationViewing the LCD MemoLCD Liquid Crystal Display Operation Changing the machine settingsGETTING READY bPresspanel. Settings key on the operationX The settings screen appears Switch screens using Previous page key and Next page keyh Presser foot replacement Checking machine operating proceduresa Upper threading b Bobbin winding c Bobbin installation d Needle replacement e Embroidery unit attachment† Example Upper threading dPressnext page. Next page key to switch to theGETTING READY If you press Previous page key, you return to the previous pageWinding the bobbin Winding/Installing the BobbinBobbin precautions Winding/Installing the Bobbina Turn on the sewing machine bOpen the top cover GETTING READYMemo Winding/Installing the BobbinIf the spool net is too long, fold it to fit the size of the spool GETTING READY MemonPress “Start/Stop” button once to start winding the bobbin Winding/Installing the Bobbin Installing the bobbinMemo GETTING READY MemogReattach the bobbin cover Memo Upper ThreadingAbout the spool of thread Upper ThreadingGETTING READY Threading the upper threadSet the spool of thread on the spool pin, and then thread the machine i Pass the thread under the thread guide plate, and then pull it up Upper ThreadingcLower the presser foot lever to lower the presser foot Threading the needleMemo GETTING READYUpper Threading Threading the needle manually without using the needle threaderGETTING READY Using the twin needlekPress Upper Threadingi Attach zigzag foot “J” j Turn on the sewing machine and select a stitchWhen changing the sewing direction Upper Threading Pulling up the bobbin threadReplacing the Needle Needle precautionsTricot Needle types and their usesReplacing the Needle Fabric Type/ApplicationReplacing the needle Checking the needleGETTING READY a Needle stopper Install the twin needle in the same wayReplacing the Needle a Screwdriver b Needle clamp screwReplacing the presser foot Presser foot precautionsThis section describes how to replace the presser foot Replacing the Presser FootReplacing the Presser Foot GETTING READY Removing and attaching the presser foot holderSewing Cylindrical Pieces Sewing Cylindrical PiecesFree-arm sewing Free-arm sewing makes sewing cylindrical pieces easyGETTING READY The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter Adjusting the stitch widthAdjusting the stitch length SEWING BASICSSewing General sewing procedureSewing Selecting stitchingMemo SEWING BASICS Positioning the fabricX The fabric is now positioned to be sewn dWhen you have finished sewing, press “Needle Position” button Starting to sewstarts, the machine will sew at a slow speed Using the operation buttonSEWING BASICS MemobPress “Start/Stop” button or press down on the foot controller Securing the stitchingf When the end of the stitching is reached, press SewingMemo Cutting the threadUsing “Thread Cutter” button MemoSewing Using the thread cutterAdjusting the stitch width Setting the StitchMemo Memo Adjusting the stitch lengthAdjusting the thread tension Setting the StitchSEWING BASICS MemoUpper thread is too loose Automatically sewing reverse/ reinforcement stitches Useful FunctionsFunctions useful in improving sewing efficiency are described below Useful Functionsstitching, press “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button once Automatically cutting the threadMemo SEWING BASICSMemo Mirroring stitchesUseful Functions Changing the sewing direction Adjusting the presser foot pressureUseful Sewing Tips Trial sewingUseful Sewing Tips Sewing thick fabricsSewing an even seam allowance Sewing thin fabricsSewing stretch fabrics Sewing leathers or vinyl fabricsf 1.6 cm 5/8 inch Hands-free raising and lowering of the presser footUseful Sewing Tips a Seam b Presser foot c Centimeters d Inches e Needle plateSEWING BASICS Using the knee lifter aStop the sewing machinecRelease the knee lifter Appliqué, Patchwork and 3 UTILITY STITCHESSewing overcasting stitches Sewing Stretch Fabrics andLeft Stitch Setting ChartUtility stitches UTILITY STITCHESNeedleTwin Stitch Setting Chartstitch FootPresserHemstitching UTILITY STITCHESDecorative stitch Serpentine stitchstitch Stitch Setting Chartstitch utility Other stitchesUTILITY STITCHES stitchesGothic font Stitch Setting ChartLeft/RightFlipping Outline Adjustable Stitching DensityAdjustable Pattern Length/width UTILITY STITCHESSelecting stitching Selecting StitchingStitch types Selecting StitchingUTILITY STITCHES Memo† Example Bus Saving stitch settingsMemo Selecting Stitchinge Press UTILITY STITCHESnot saved unless is pressed another time Overcasting Stitches Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot “G”Overcasting Stitches 3-point Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot “J”UTILITY STITCHES 2-pointOvercasting Stitches Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutterStitch Name f Select a stitch MemoUTILITY STITCHES hPosition the fabric in the side cutterBasic Stitching Basic StitchingBasting Basic stitchingUTILITY STITCHES f When sewing is finished, cut the threadChanging the needle position Attach blind hem foot “R” Sew a blind hem according to the following procedureBlind Hem Stitching Blind Hem StitchingIf the needle catches too much of the hem fold UTILITY STITCHESButtonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Buttonhole Stitching/Button SewingUTILITY STITCHES Buttonhole sewingc 5 mm 3/16 inch Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewinga Presser foot scale b Length of buttonhole diameter + thickness of buttonfPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as UTILITY STITCHESMemo bIt fits into the grooves, and then loosely tie itButtonhole Stitching/Button Sewing c Attach button-sewing foot “M” Button sewingUTILITY STITCHES a Measure the distance between the holes in the button to be attachedMemo j When you are finished attaching the buttonButtonhole Stitching/Button Sewing UTILITY STITCHES Zipper InsertionInserting a centered zipper A zipper can be sewn in placeZipper Insertion UTILITY STITCHES Inserting a side zippera Basting stitching Zipper Insertiona Pin on the left side b Needle drop point nTopstitch around the zipper UTILITY STITCHESInserting a centered zipper Zipper/piping InsertionA zipper and piping can be sewn in place Zipper/piping InsertionInserting a piping Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attached Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeStretch stitching Elastic attachingcSelect a stitch UTILITY STITCHESAppliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingMemo UTILITY STITCHES Appliqué stitchingPiecing Patchwork crazy quilt stitchingAppliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching UTILITY STITCHES Using the optional 1/4 inch quilting footfWhen the end of the stitching is reached, stop the sewing machine MemoAppliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Quiltingb Removeholder. the presser foot and the presser foot UTILITY STITCHES Free-motion quiltinga Pattern Satin stitching using the sewing speed controllera Feed dog position switch as seen from the rear of the machine Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitchingf Select stitch MemoUTILITY STITCHES ePress Back keyReinforcement Stitching Reinforcement StitchingTriple stretch stitching Bar tack stitchingUTILITY STITCHES MemoReinforcement Stitching DarninghRaiseposition.the buttonhole lever to its original MemoUTILITY STITCHES ePullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far asEyelet Stitching Eyelet StitchingMemo UTILITY STITCHES Horizontal Stitchingj Start sewing Horizontal StitchingMemo hPressbutton. “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch”The utility stitches contain the following decorative stitches Decorative StitchingUTILITY STITCHES Decorative Stitching Fagotinga 1 cm 3/8 inch Scallop stitchingSmocking UTILITY STITCHESDecorative Stitching Shell tuck stitchingUTILITY STITCHES JoiningDecorative Stitching Heirloom stitchingDrawnwork Example aPull out several threads from the fabric UTILITY STITCHESa 4 mm 3/16 inch Decorative StitchingMemo Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative PatternsSewing beautiful patterns Sewing patternsMemo Changing the pattern sizeChanging the stitch density Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative PatternsX It turns to and the pattern is longer Changing the length for satin stitchesUTILITY STITCHES The length for one satin stitch can be changed in five gradationsSewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns Shifting patternsX The next pattern selected is moved half a width to the right UTILITY STITCHES Combining patternsdAfter all of the desired patterns are selected, start sewing MemoSewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns cSelect the next patternChecking the pattern MemoUTILITY STITCHES Mirroring a pattern imageSaving a pattern aCreatesave. the combined pattern that you wish to Saving patternscCheck the contents, and then press Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patternsthe type of fabric being sewn or the sewing speed. If Realigning the patternUTILITY STITCHES The pattern may not be sewn correctly, depending onSewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns for horizontal pattern adjustmentUTILITY STITCHES Horizontal pattern adjustmentX It returns to the screen for adjusting the pattern Continue adjusting the pattern until it is sewn correctlyDrawing a sketch of the pattern Designing a Pattern My Custom StitchDesigning a Pattern My Custom Stitch UTILITY STITCHES Entering the pattern datapatterns” page MemoDesigning a Pattern My Custom Stitch To revise the pattern, pressUTILITY STITCHES Examples of designs4 EMBROIDERY Embroidery unit precautionsSetting the fabric Using an embroidery cardWhat to prepare Embroidering NeatlyEMBROIDERY Memo Embroidering NeatlyEMBROIDERY Embroidery step by stepAttaching the Embroidery Foot This section describes how to attach the embroidery footAttaching the Embroidery Foot Attaching the embroidery footf Hold the embroidery foot with your right hand, as shown EMBROIDERYAttaching the Embroidery Foot Removing the embroidery footAttaching the embroidery unit Embroidery unit precautionsThis section describes how to attach the embroidery unit Attaching the Embroidery Unite Turn on the sewing machine Attaching the Embroidery UnitMemo d Slide the embroidery unit onto the sewing machine armEMBROIDERY Removing the embroidery unitMemo Preparing the FabricAttaching an optional stabilizer material to the fabric Preparing the FabricEMBROIDERY Setting the fabric in the embroidery frameMemo dTighten the adjustment screw by hand just enough to secure the fabricPreparing the Fabric bPlace the embroidery sheet on the inner frame EMBROIDERYAttaching the embroidery frame Attaching the Embroidery FrameAttaching the Embroidery Frame EMBROIDERY Removing the embroidery frameSelecting Embroidery Patterns Selecting Embroidery PatternsCopyright information Embroidery pattern typesEMBROIDERY LCD liquid crystal display operationOperation keys Selecting Embroidery Patterns MemoLCD button a Select the character stitches bSelect the character style Selecting charactersMemo EMBROIDERYSelecting Embroidery Patterns Selecting an embroidery patternMemo Memoa Press the frame pattern Selecting a frame patternMemo EMBROIDERYSelecting Embroidery Patterns Using an embroidery card sold separatelyEMBROIDERY EmbroideringSewing attractive finishes Memoa b d e Embroidering a patternIf the thread is pulled too tight, the needle may break or bend EmbroideringePress “Start/Stop” button MemoEMBROIDERY dLower the presser foot leverEmbroidering Appliquéingthe sewing machine stops iLower the presser foot lever, and press “Start/Stop” button EMBROIDERYEditing Patterns Adjusting the layoutThis section describes ways to edit, adjust, and reposition patterns Editing PatternsRotation key MemoEMBROIDERY Layout keyz You can also check the pattern size and Adjusting the thread tensionMemo Editing PatternsThread runs out partway through a design ResewingEMBROIDERY Memo Stopping while embroideringEditing Patterns If is pressed continuously, it moves forward 1 - 9 - 30 stitches EMBROIDERYhPress jPress Forward one stitch to increase the needle countEmbroidery data precautions Using the Memory FunctionUsing the Memory Function EMBROIDERY Saving patternsX After the pattern is saved, the initial screen appears again Using the Memory Function Retrieving embroidery patterns from the computerMemo EMBROIDERY Switch screens using Previous page key and Next page keygAdjust the pattern as desired, and then begin embroidering error message, repeat the procedure starting5 APPENDIX Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below Care and MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface Cleaning the raceCare and Maintenance APPENDIX Troubleshootingneatly on the TroubleshootingRemedy SymptomAPPENDIX Probable Causeskipped Troubleshootingin the LCD APPENDIXTroubleshooting Error messagesthe needle may break and cause injury A stitch other than the buttonhole, bar tack or darning stitch was APPENDIXThe upper thread has become tangled around the bobbin case, and the TroubleshootingOperation beep Adjusting the LCDAPPENDIX Troubleshooting Canceling the operation beepMemo Upgrading Your Machine’s SoftwareAPPENDIX Upgrading Your Machine’s Software / Index NumericsIndex Page Index English 885-U11 XE0535-001 Printed in China