Brother CPS5XVY operation manual Setting the Stitch, Adjusting the stitch width, Memo

SEWING BASICS ————————————————————————————————————————————

Setting the Stitch

This machine is preset with the default settings for the stitch width, stitch length, and upper thread tension

for each stitch.However, you can change any of the settings by pressing in the screen, then following the procedure described in this section.

Note

zIf the thread tension cannot be adjusted as desired, refer to “Troubleshooting” (page 184).

zSettings for some stitches cannot be changed. For details, refer to “Stitch Setting Chart” (page 68).

zStitch settings return to their defaults if they are changed, when the machine is turned off or a different stitch is selected before the stitch setting is saved.

Adjusting the stitch width

The stitch width (zigzag width) can be adjusted to make the stitch wider or narrower.

Each press of makes the zigzag stitch narrower.

Each press of makes the zigzag stitch wider.

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zPress to return the setting to its default.

zIf the straight stitch (left needle position or triple stretch stitch) was selected, changing the stitch width changes the needle position. Increasing the width moves the needle to the right; reducing the width moves the needle to the left.

zThe sewing machine can be set so that the stitch width can easily be changed with the sewing speed controller. For details, refer to “Satin stitching using the sewing speed controller” (page 109).

z means the setting cannot be adjusted.

CAUTION

●After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break.

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