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Brother CPS5XVY operation manual

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APPENDIX ——————————————————————————————————————————————

F
fabric positioning	50
fagoting	119
fagoting stitch	118
feed dog position switch	12
feed dogs	12
flat bed attachment	11
foot controller	9, 51
foot controller jack	12
frame pattern selection	162
fraying, preventing	79
free-arm sewing	45
free-motion quilting	108
front view	11
G
general sewing procedures	48
grid sheet set	9
H
handle	12
handwheel	12
hard case	9
heirloom stitching	123
help key	14, 21
horizontal stitching	116

N
needle bar thread guide	12
needle condition	40
needle plate	12
needle plate cover	12
needle plate marking	65
needle position button	13
needle position, changing	84
needle replacement	40
needle set	9
needle threader	32
needle threader lever	11
needle threading	32
needle types, sizes & uses	39
needles	38
next page key	14
non stick foot	9, 64
O
open toe foot	9
operation beep	190
operation buttons	11, 13, 51
operation keys	14, 158
operation panel	11, 14
operation problems	182
operations	21
optional accessories	10
overcasting stitches	79, 80

I
inserting a piping	100
installing bobbin	27
J
joining	122
joining stitch	103, 118
K
knee lifter	9, 65
knee lifter mounting slot	11, 65
L
layout adjustment	169
LCD	14, 158
LCD button	159
LCD messages	187
LCD operation	18, 158
leather/vinyl fabrics	64
M
machine surface cleaning	180
main power switch	12, 17
maintenance	180
manual needle threading	33
memory key	14
mirroring stitches	61
My Custom Stitch	137

P
pant legs	45
parallel stitches	34
part names & functions	11
patchwork	103, 105
pattern combinations	130
pattern embroidery	165
pattern realignment	134
pattern repetition	131
pattern retrieving	133
pattern sewing	126
pattern size	127
pattern storage	133
pattern, deleting	134
piecing	105
piecing straight stitch	103
piping inserting	100
plug	17
positioning fabric	50
power cord, jack, switch & supply	17
power supply jack	12
power switch	12
preparations for embroidering	142
presser foot	12
presser foot holder	12
presser foot holder installation	44
presser foot holder removal	44
presser foot lever	11, 12
presser foot pressure dial	12
presser foot replacement	42
previous page key	14
pulling up bobbin thread	37

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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 ZEALANDGETTING READY ContentsSEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES EMBROIDERY APPENDIX Care and MaintenanceTroubleshooting Upgrading Your Machine’s SoftwareIntroduction / Sewing Machine Features Sewing Machine FeaturesIntroduction 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 off the machine Turning on the machineTurning the Machine On/Off 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 coverMemo 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 Upper Threading About the spool of threadUpper Threading MemoGETTING READY Threading the upper threadSet 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 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 TricotReplacing the needle Checking the needleGETTING READY 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 SewingSewing Selecting stitchingMemo SEWING BASICS Positioning the fabricX The fabric is now positioned to be sewn 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 SewingAdjusting the stitch width Setting the StitchMemo Adjusting the stitch length Adjusting the thread tensionSetting the Stitch MemoSEWING BASICS MemoUpper thread is too loose 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 onceMemo Mirroring stitchesUseful Functions 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 inchSEWING BASICS Using the knee lifter aStop the sewing machinecRelease the knee lifter 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 utilityGothic font Stitch Setting ChartLeft/RightFlipping Adjustable Stitching Density Adjustable Pattern Length/widthUTILITY STITCHES OutlineSelecting Stitching Stitch typesSelecting Stitching Selecting stitchingMemo UTILITY STITCHESSaving stitch settings MemoSelecting Stitching † Example Buse Press UTILITY STITCHESnot saved unless is pressed another time Overcasting Stitches Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot “G”Overcasting Stitches Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot “J” UTILITY STITCHES2-point 3-pointOvercasting Stitches Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutterStitch Name Memo UTILITY STITCHEShPosition the fabric in the side cutter f Select a stitchBasic Stitching BastingBasic stitching Basic StitchingUTILITY STITCHES f When sewing is finished, cut the threadChanging the needle position 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 asMemo bIt fits into the grooves, and then loosely tie itButtonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Button sewing UTILITY STITCHESa Measure the distance between the holes in the button to be attached c Attach button-sewing foot “M”Memo j When you are finished attaching the buttonButtonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Zipper Insertion Inserting a centered zipperA zipper can be sewn in place UTILITY STITCHESZipper Insertion Inserting a side zipper UTILITY STITCHESa Basting stitching Zipper Insertiona Pin on the left side b Needle drop point 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 stitchAppliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingMemo Appliqué stitching UTILITY STITCHESPiecing Patchwork crazy quilt stitchingAppliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Using the optional 1/4 inch quilting foot fWhen the end of the stitching is reached, stop the sewing machineMemo UTILITY STITCHESAppliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Quiltingb Removeholder. the presser foot and the presser foot 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 originalEyelet Stitching Eyelet StitchingMemo Horizontal Stitching UTILITY STITCHESHorizontal Stitching MemohPressbutton. “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” j Start sewingThe utility stitches contain the following decorative stitches Decorative StitchingUTILITY 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 longerSewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns Shifting patternsX The next pattern selected is moved half a width to the right 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 STITCHESDrawing a sketch of the pattern Designing a Pattern My Custom StitchDesigning a Pattern My Custom Stitch 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 EMBROIDERYWhat to prepare Embroidering NeatlyEMBROIDERY 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 EMBROIDERYMemo dTighten the adjustment screw by hand just enough to secure the fabricPreparing 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 EMBROIDERYSelecting Embroidery Patterns Copyright informationEmbroidery pattern types Selecting Embroidery PatternsEMBROIDERY LCD liquid crystal display operationOperation keys Selecting Embroidery Patterns MemoLCD button 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” buttonEmbroidering Appliquéingthe sewing machine stops 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 andThread runs out partway through a design ResewingEMBROIDERY Memo Stopping while embroideringEditing Patterns EMBROIDERY hPressjPress Forward one stitch to increase the needle count If is pressed continuously, it moves forward 1 - 9 - 30 stitchesEmbroidery 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 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 LCDTroubleshooting Error messagesthe 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 theOperation beep Adjusting the LCDAPPENDIX Canceling the operation beep TroubleshootingMemo Upgrading Your Machine’s SoftwareAPPENDIX Upgrading Your Machine’s Software / Index NumericsIndex Page Index English 885-U11 XE0535-001 Printed in China