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