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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 ZEALANDContents GETTING READYSEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES EMBROIDERY APPENDIX Care and MaintenanceTroubleshooting Upgrading Your Machine’s SoftwareSewing Machine Features Introduction / Sewing Machine FeaturesIntroduction Accessories Included accessoriesAccessories Part NamePart Code OthersOptional 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 a “Start/Stop” buttonb “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button c “Needle Position” 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 on the machine Turning off the machineTurning the Machine On/Off LCD Liquid Crystal Display Operation Viewing the LCDChanging 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 a Turn on the sewing machineChecking 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 If you press Previous page key, you return to the previous page† Example Upper threading eAfter you finish looking, press Back key two timesWinding/Installing the Bobbin Bobbin precautionsWinding/Installing the Bobbin Winding the bobbina Turn on the sewing machine bOpen the top cover If the spool net is too long, fold it to fit the size of the spool nPress “Start/Stop” button once to start winding the bobbin Installing the bobbin gReattach the bobbin cover Upper Threading About the spool of threadUpper Threading Threading the upper thread Set the spool of thread on the spool pin, and then thread the machinei Pass the thread under the thread guide plate, and then pull it up Threading the needle cLower the presser foot lever to lower the presser footThreading the needle manually without using the needle threader Using the twin needle i Attach zigzag foot “J” j Turn on the sewing machine and select a stitchkPress When changing the sewing direction Pulling up the bobbin thread Needle precautions Replacing the NeedleNeedle types and their uses Replacing the NeedleFabric Type/Application TricotChecking the needle Replacing the needleInstall the twin needle in the same way a Screwdriver b Needle clamp screwa Needle stopper Presser 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 Sewing 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 SewingSelecting stitching SewingPositioning the fabric X The fabric is now positioned to be sewnStarting to sew starts, the machine will sew at a slow speedUsing the operation button dWhen you have finished sewing, press “Needle Position” buttonMemo Securing the stitching f When the end of the stitching is reached, pressbPress “Start/Stop” button or press down on the foot controller d After sewing back to the beginning of theCutting the thread Using “Thread Cutter” buttongAfter 3 to 5 reverse stitches have been sewn release “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” buttonUsing the thread cutter Setting the Stitch Adjusting the stitch widthAdjusting the stitch length Adjusting the thread tensionSetting the Stitch Upper thread is too loose Useful Functions Functions useful in improving sewing efficiency are described belowUseful Functions Automatically sewing reverse/ reinforcement stitchesAutomatically cutting the thread stitching, press “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button onceMirroring stitches 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 a Seam b Presser foot c Centimeters d Inches e Needle platef 1.6 cm 5/8 inch a Tabs b NotchesUsing the knee lifter aStop the sewing machine cRelease the knee lifter3 UTILITY STITCHES Sewing overcasting stitchesSewing Stretch Fabrics and Appliqué, Patchwork andStitch Setting Chart Utility stitchesUTILITY STITCHES LeftStitch Setting Chart FootPresserNeedleTwin Decorative stitch Serpentine stitchHemstitching Buttonhole stitchStitch Setting Chart Other stitches stitchesutility Gothic font Left/RightFlippingAdjustable Stitching Density Adjustable Pattern Length/widthOutline Selecting Stitching Stitch typesSelecting Stitching Memo Saving stitch settings † Example Bus† To use a stitch length of 2.0 mm for the straight stitche Press not saved unless is pressed another timeSewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot “G” Overcasting StitchesOvercasting Stitches Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot “J” 2-point3-point Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter Stitch NamehPosition the fabric in the side cutter f Select a stitchi Lowersewing.the presser foot lever, and then start a 2 cm 3/4 inchBasic Stitching BastingBasic stitching Basic Stitchingf When sewing is finished, cut the thread Changing the needle positionSew a blind hem according to the following procedure Blind Hem StitchingBlind Hem Stitching Attach blind hem foot “R”If the needle catches too much of the hem fold Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Buttonhole Stitching/Button SewingButtonhole sewing a Presser foot scale b Length of buttonhole diameter + thickness of buttonc 5 mm 3/16 inch a 10 mm 3/8 inch b 15 mm 9/16 inchfPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as bIt fits into the grooves, and then loosely tie it Button sewing a Measure the distance between the holes in the button to be attachedc Attach button-sewing foot “M” d Select stitchj When you are finished attaching the button Zipper Insertion Inserting a centered zipperA zipper can be sewn in place Zipper Insertion Inserting a side zipper a Basting stitching a Pin on the left side b Needle drop pointnTopstitch around the zipper Zipper/piping Insertion A zipper and piping can be sewn in placeZipper/piping Insertion Inserting a piping Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Stretch stitchingElastic attaching Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attachedUTILITY STITCHES Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingAppliqué stitching Patchwork crazy quilt stitching PiecingUsing the optional 1/4 inch quilting foot fWhen the end of the stitching is reached, stop the sewing machineFor a seam allowance on the left side bAttach the 1/4 inch quilting footQuilting b Removeholder. the presser foot and the presser footFree-motion quilting Satin stitching using the sewing speed controller a Feed dog position switch as seen from the rear of the machinea Pattern ePress Back key f Select stitchReinforcement Stitching Triple stretch stitchingBar tack stitching Reinforcement StitchingMemo Darning ePullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Eyelet Stitching Eyelet StitchingHorizontal Stitching Horizontal Stitching hPressbutton. “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch”j Start sewing Decorative Stitching The utility stitches contain the following decorative stitchesFagoting Decorative StitchingScallop stitching Smockinga 1 cm 3/8 inch Shell tuck stitching Joining Heirloom stitching Drawnwork Example aPull out several threads from the fabric a 4 mm 3/16 inch Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns Sewing beautiful patternsSewing patterns Changing the pattern size Changing the stitch densitySewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns Changing the length for satin stitches The length for one satin stitch can be changed in five gradationsX It turns to and the pattern is longer Each time you press it the number changes You can select fromShifting patterns X The next pattern selected is moved half a width to the rightCombining patterns cSelect the next pattern dAfter all of the desired patterns are selected, start sewingRepeating patterns aAfter.the patterns have been combined, pressMirroring a pattern image Checking the patternaPress bPress , and confirm the pattern cPress Back keySaving patterns cCheck the contents, and then pressSaving a pattern aCreatesave. the combined pattern that you wish to bPresspanel. Memory key on the operationRealigning the pattern The pattern may not be sewn correctly, depending onthe type of fabric being sewn or the sewing speed. If piece of scrap fabric that is the same as that used forfor horizontal pattern adjustment Horizontal pattern adjustment X It returns to the screen for adjusting the patternContinue adjusting the pattern until it is sewn correctly Press to increase the horizontal space in the designDesigning a Pattern My Custom Stitch Drawing a sketch of the patternDesigning a Pattern My Custom Stitch Entering the pattern data To revise the pattern, press patterns” pageExamples of designs Embroidery unit precautions Setting the fabricUsing an embroidery card 4 EMBROIDERYEmbroidering Neatly What to prepareEMBROIDERY Embroidering Neatly Embroidery step by step This section describes how to attach the embroidery foot Attaching the Embroidery FootAttaching the embroidery foot Attaching the Embroidery Footf Hold the embroidery foot with your right hand, as shown Removing the embroidery foot Embroidery unit precautions This section describes how to attach the embroidery unitAttaching the Embroidery Unit Attaching the embroidery unitAttaching the Embroidery Unit d Slide the embroidery unit onto the sewing machine arme Turn on the sewing machine f Be sure that no objects or hands are near theRemoving the embroidery unit Preparing the Fabric Attaching an optional stabilizer material to the fabricPreparing the Fabric Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame dTighten the adjustment screw by hand just enough to secure the fabric bPlace the embroidery sheet on the inner frame Attaching the Embroidery Frame Attaching the embroidery frameAttaching the Embroidery Frame Removing the embroidery frame Selecting Embroidery Patterns Copyright informationEmbroidery pattern types Selecting Embroidery PatternsLCD liquid crystal display operation Operation keysLCD button Selecting characters a Select the character stitches bSelect the character stylecSelect the characters † Example WelcomeSelecting an embroidery pattern 70 Embroidery patterns 66 Embroidery patternsa Select the type of the embroidery pattern bSelect the patternSelecting a frame pattern a Press the frame patternbSelect the frame shape cSelect the stitchUsing an embroidery card sold separately Embroidering Sewing attractive finishesEmbroidering a pattern If the thread is pulled too tight, the needle may break or bendEmbroidering a b d edLower the presser foot lever ePress “Start/Stop” buttong Use scissors to cut the thread at the beginning of the stitching hPress “Start/Stop” button againAppliquéing the sewing machine stopsiLower the presser foot lever, and press “Start/Stop” button Adjusting the layout This section describes ways to edit, adjust, and reposition patternsEditing Patterns Editing PatternsLayout key Rotation keyHorizontal mirror image key Starting point keyz You can also check the pattern size and Resewing Thread runs out partway through a designStopping while embroidering hPress jPress Forward one stitch to increase the needle countIf is pressed continuously, it moves forward 1 - 9 - 30 stitches kRestart the embroideryUsing the Memory Function Embroidery data precautionsUsing the Memory Function X After the pattern is saved, the initial screen appears again Retrieving embroidery patterns from the computer gAdjust the pattern as desired, and then begin embroidering error message, repeat the procedure startinge Select the pattern you wish to retrieve f Press5 APPENDIX Care and Maintenance Cleaning the machine surfaceCleaning the race Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described belowCare and Maintenance Troubleshooting Troubleshooting neatly on theis tangled or skipped in the LCD Error messages the needle may break and cause injuryA stitch other than the buttonhole, bar tack or darning stitch was The upper thread has become tangled around the bobbin case, and the Adjusting the LCD Operation beepCanceling the operation beep Upgrading Your Machine’s Software Numerics Upgrading Your Machine’s Software / IndexIndex Page Index English 885-U11 XE0535-001 Printed in China