Operation Manual
GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES EMBROIDERY APPENDIX
Computerized Sewing and Embroidery Machine
CPS5XVY
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GETTING READY
Contents
SEWING BASICS
UTILITY STITCHES
EMBROIDERY
APPENDIX
Care and Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Upgrading Your Machine’s Software
Introduction / Sewing Machine Features
Sewing Machine Features
Introduction
Accessories
Included accessories
Accessories
Part Name
Part Code
Part Name
Optional accessories
Memo
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions
Front view
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions
i Embroidery unit connector slot
Needle and presser foot section
Right-side/rear view
d USB port connector
f Main power switch
Operation buttons
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions
a “Start/Stop” button
b “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button
Operation panel
h Settings key
a LCD liquid crystal display touch panel
b Back key
1 GETTING READY
Power supply precautions
When you are away from the machine After using the machine
When the power fails during use
Use only the power cord included with this machine
Turning off the machine
Turning on the machine
Turning the Machine On/Off
LCD Liquid Crystal Display Operation
Viewing the LCD
Memo
GETTING READY
Changing the machine settings
LCD Liquid Crystal Display Operation
bPresspanel. Settings key on the operation
X The settings screen appears
Switch screens using Previous page key and Next page key
GETTING READY
Checking machine operating procedures
a Upper threading b Bobbin winding c Bobbin installation
d Needle replacement e Embroidery unit attachment
h Presser foot replacement
dPressnext page. Next page key to switch to the
GETTING READY
If you press Previous page key, you return to the previous page
Example Upper threading
Winding/Installing the Bobbin
Bobbin precautions
Winding/Installing the Bobbin
Winding the bobbin
GETTING READY
a Turn on the sewing machine bOpen the top cover
Memo
Winding/Installing the Bobbin
If the spool net is too long, fold it to fit the size of the spool
GETTING READY
Memo
nPress “Start/Stop” button once to start winding the bobbin
Winding/Installing the Bobbin
Installing the bobbin
Memo
GETTING READY
Memo
gReattach the bobbin cover
Upper Threading
About the spool of thread
Upper Threading
Memo
GETTING READY
Threading the upper thread
Set 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 up
Threading the needle
Memo
GETTING READY
cLower the presser foot lever to lower the presser foot
Threading the needle manually without using the needle threader
Upper Threading
Using the twin needle
GETTING READY
Upper Threading
i Attach zigzag foot “J”
j Turn on the sewing machine and select a stitch
kPress
When changing the sewing direction
Pulling up the bobbin thread
Upper Threading
Needle precautions
Replacing the Needle
Needle types and their uses
Replacing the Needle
Fabric Type/Application
Tricot
Replacing the needle
Checking the needle
GETTING READY
Install the twin needle in the same way
Replacing the Needle
a Screwdriver b Needle clamp screw
a Needle stopper
Presser foot precautions
This section describes how to replace the presser foot
Replacing the Presser Foot
Replacing the presser foot
Replacing the Presser Foot
Removing and attaching the presser foot holder
GETTING READY
Sewing Cylindrical Pieces
Free-arm sewing
Free-arm sewing makes sewing cylindrical pieces easy
Sewing Cylindrical Pieces
GETTING READY
Adjusting the stitch width
Adjusting the stitch length
SEWING BASICS
The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter
General sewing procedure
Sewing
Sewing
Selecting stitching
Memo
SEWING BASICS
Positioning the fabric
X The fabric is now positioned to be sewn
Starting to sew
starts, the machine will sew at a slow speed
Using the operation button
dWhen you have finished sewing, press “Needle Position” button
Memo
SEWING BASICS
Securing the stitching
f When the end of the stitching is reached, press
Sewing
bPress “Start/Stop” button or press down on the foot controller
Cutting the thread
Using “Thread Cutter” button
Memo
Memo
Using the thread cutter
Sewing
Adjusting the stitch width
Setting the Stitch
Memo
Adjusting the stitch length
Adjusting the thread tension
Setting the Stitch
Memo
SEWING BASICS
Memo
Upper thread is too loose
Useful Functions
Functions useful in improving sewing efficiency are described below
Useful Functions
Automatically sewing reverse/ reinforcement stitches
Automatically cutting the thread
Memo
SEWING BASICS
stitching, press “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button once
Memo
Mirroring stitches
Useful Functions
Adjusting the presser foot pressure
Useful Sewing Tips
Trial sewing
Changing the sewing direction
Sewing thick fabrics
Useful Sewing Tips
Sewing thin fabrics
Sewing stretch fabrics
Sewing leathers or vinyl fabrics
Sewing an even seam allowance
Hands-free raising and lowering of the presser foot
Useful Sewing Tips
a Seam b Presser foot c Centimeters d Inches e Needle plate
f 1.6 cm 5/8 inch
SEWING BASICS
Using the knee lifter aStop the sewing machine
cRelease the knee lifter
3 UTILITY STITCHES
Sewing overcasting stitches
Sewing Stretch Fabrics and
Appliqué, Patchwork and
Stitch Setting Chart
Utility stitches
UTILITY STITCHES
Left
Stitch Setting Chart
stitch
FootPresser
NeedleTwin
UTILITY STITCHES
Decorative stitch
Serpentine stitch
Hemstitching
stitch
Stitch Setting Chart
stitch
Other stitches
UTILITY STITCHES
stitches
utility
Gothic font
Stitch Setting Chart
Left/RightFlipping
Adjustable Stitching Density
Adjustable Pattern Length/width
UTILITY STITCHES
Outline
Selecting Stitching
Stitch types
Selecting Stitching
Selecting stitching
Memo
UTILITY STITCHES
Saving stitch settings
Memo
Selecting Stitching
Example Bus
e Press
UTILITY STITCHES
not 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 STITCHES
2-point
3-point
Overcasting Stitches
Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter
Stitch Name
Memo
UTILITY STITCHES
hPosition the fabric in the side cutter
f Select a stitch
Basic Stitching
Basting
Basic stitching
Basic Stitching
UTILITY STITCHES
f When sewing is finished, cut the thread
Changing the needle position
Sew a blind hem according to the following procedure
Blind Hem Stitching
Blind Hem Stitching
Attach blind hem foot “R”
UTILITY STITCHES
If the needle catches too much of the hem fold
Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing
Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing
Buttonhole sewing
UTILITY STITCHES
Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing
a Presser foot scale
b Length of buttonhole diameter + thickness of button
c 5 mm 3/16 inch
UTILITY STITCHES
fPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as
Memo
bIt fits into the grooves, and then loosely tie it
Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing
Button sewing
UTILITY STITCHES
a 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 button
Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing
Zipper Insertion
Inserting a centered zipper
A zipper can be sewn in place
UTILITY STITCHES
Zipper Insertion
Inserting a side zipper
UTILITY STITCHES
a Basting stitching
Zipper Insertion
a Pin on the left side b Needle drop point
UTILITY STITCHES
nTopstitch around the zipper
Zipper/piping Insertion
A zipper and piping can be sewn in place
Zipper/piping Insertion
Inserting a centered zipper
Inserting a piping
Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape
Stretch stitching
Elastic attaching
Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attached
UTILITY STITCHES
cSelect a stitch
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching
Memo
Appliqué stitching
UTILITY STITCHES
Piecing
Patchwork crazy quilt stitching
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching
Using the optional 1/4 inch quilting foot
fWhen the end of the stitching is reached, stop the sewing machine
Memo
UTILITY STITCHES
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching
Quilting
b Removeholder. the presser foot and the presser foot
Free-motion quilting
UTILITY STITCHES
Satin stitching using the sewing speed controller
a Feed dog position switch as seen from the rear of the machine
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching
a Pattern
Memo
UTILITY STITCHES
ePress Back key
f Select stitch
Reinforcement Stitching
Triple stretch stitching
Bar tack stitching
Reinforcement Stitching
Memo
UTILITY STITCHES
Darning
Reinforcement Stitching
Memo
UTILITY STITCHES
ePullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as
hRaiseposition.the buttonhole lever to its original
Eyelet Stitching
Eyelet Stitching
Memo
Horizontal Stitching
UTILITY STITCHES
Horizontal Stitching
Memo
hPressbutton. “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch”
j Start sewing
The utility stitches contain the following decorative stitches
Decorative Stitching
UTILITY STITCHES
Fagoting
Decorative Stitching
Scallop stitching
Smocking
UTILITY STITCHES
a 1 cm 3/8 inch
Shell tuck stitching
Decorative Stitching
Joining
UTILITY STITCHES
Heirloom stitching
Decorative Stitching
UTILITY STITCHES
Drawnwork Example aPull out several threads from the fabric
Decorative Stitching
a 4 mm 3/16 inch
Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns
Sewing beautiful patterns
Sewing patterns
Memo
Changing the pattern size
Changing the stitch density
Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns
Memo
Changing the length for satin stitches
UTILITY STITCHES
The length for one satin stitch can be changed in five gradations
X It turns to and the pattern is longer
Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns
Shifting patterns
X The next pattern selected is moved half a width to the right
Combining patterns
UTILITY STITCHES
Memo
Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns
cSelect the next pattern
dAfter all of the desired patterns are selected, start sewing
Memo
UTILITY STITCHES
Mirroring a pattern image
Checking the pattern
Saving patterns
cCheck the contents, and then press
Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns
Saving a pattern aCreatesave. the combined pattern that you wish to
Realigning the pattern
UTILITY STITCHES
The pattern may not be sewn correctly, depending on
the type of fabric being sewn or the sewing speed. If
for horizontal pattern adjustment
Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns
Horizontal pattern adjustment
X It returns to the screen for adjusting the pattern
Continue adjusting the pattern until it is sewn correctly
UTILITY STITCHES
Drawing a sketch of the pattern
Designing a Pattern My Custom Stitch
Designing a Pattern My Custom Stitch
Entering the pattern data
UTILITY STITCHES
Memo
Designing a Pattern My Custom Stitch
To revise the pattern, press
patterns” page
Examples of designs
UTILITY STITCHES
Embroidery unit precautions
Setting the fabric
Using an embroidery card
4 EMBROIDERY
What to prepare
Embroidering Neatly
EMBROIDERY
Embroidering Neatly
Memo
Embroidery step by step
EMBROIDERY
This section describes how to attach the embroidery foot
Attaching the Embroidery Foot
Attaching the embroidery foot
Attaching the Embroidery Foot
EMBROIDERY
f Hold the embroidery foot with your right hand, as shown
Removing the embroidery foot
Attaching the Embroidery Foot
Embroidery unit precautions
This section describes how to attach the embroidery unit
Attaching the Embroidery Unit
Attaching the embroidery unit
Attaching the Embroidery Unit
Memo
d Slide the embroidery unit onto the sewing machine arm
e Turn on the sewing machine
Removing the embroidery unit
EMBROIDERY
Preparing the Fabric
Attaching an optional stabilizer material to the fabric
Preparing the Fabric
Memo
Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame
EMBROIDERY
Memo
dTighten the adjustment screw by hand just enough to secure the fabric
Preparing the Fabric
EMBROIDERY
bPlace the embroidery sheet on the inner frame
Attaching the embroidery frame
Attaching the Embroidery Frame
Attaching the Embroidery Frame
Removing the embroidery frame
EMBROIDERY
Selecting Embroidery Patterns
Copyright information
Embroidery pattern types
Selecting Embroidery Patterns
EMBROIDERY
LCD liquid crystal display operation
Operation keys
Selecting Embroidery Patterns
Memo
LCD button
Selecting characters
Memo
EMBROIDERY
a Select the character stitches bSelect the character style
Selecting an embroidery pattern
Memo
Memo
Selecting Embroidery Patterns
Selecting a frame pattern
Memo
EMBROIDERY
a Press the frame pattern
Using an embroidery card sold separately
Selecting Embroidery Patterns
Embroidering
Sewing attractive finishes
Memo
EMBROIDERY
Embroidering a pattern
If the thread is pulled too tight, the needle may break or bend
Embroidering
a b d e
Memo
EMBROIDERY
dLower the presser foot lever
ePress “Start/Stop” button
Embroidering
Appliquéing
the sewing machine stops
EMBROIDERY
iLower the presser foot lever, and press “Start/Stop” button
Adjusting the layout
This section describes ways to edit, adjust, and reposition patterns
Editing Patterns
Editing Patterns
Memo
EMBROIDERY
Layout key
Rotation key
Adjusting the thread tension
Memo
Editing Patterns
z You can also check the pattern size and
Thread runs out partway through a design
Resewing
EMBROIDERY
Memo
Stopping while embroidering
Editing Patterns
EMBROIDERY
hPress
jPress Forward one stitch to increase the needle count
If is pressed continuously, it moves forward 1 - 9 - 30 stitches
Embroidery data precautions
Using the Memory Function
Using the Memory Function
EMBROIDERY
Saving patterns
X After the pattern is saved, the initial screen appears again
Using the Memory Function
Retrieving embroidery patterns from the computer
Memo
Switch screens using Previous page key and Next page key
gAdjust the pattern as desired, and then begin embroidering
error message, repeat the procedure starting
EMBROIDERY
5 APPENDIX
Care and Maintenance
Cleaning the machine surface
Cleaning the race
Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below
Care and Maintenance
Troubleshooting
APPENDIX
Troubleshooting
neatly on the
Symptom
APPENDIX
Probable Cause
Remedy
Troubleshooting
skipped
APPENDIX
in the LCD
Troubleshooting
Error messages
the needle may break and cause injury
APPENDIX
A stitch other than the buttonhole, bar tack or darning stitch was
Troubleshooting
The upper thread has become tangled around the bobbin case, and the
Operation beep
Adjusting the LCD
APPENDIX
Canceling the operation beep
Troubleshooting
Memo
Upgrading Your Machine’s Software
APPENDIX
Upgrading Your Machine’s Software / Index
Numerics
Index
Page
Index
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