CPS5XVY
Operation Manual
GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES EMBROIDERY APPENDIX
Computerized Sewing and Embroidery Machine
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Important Safety Instructions
FOR USERS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND
7For a longer service life
8For repair or adjustment
FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY
GETTING READY
Contents
SEWING BASICS
UTILITY STITCHES
EMBROIDERY
Upgrading Your Machine’s Software
APPENDIX
Care and Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Introduction / Sewing Machine Features
Sewing Machine Features
Introduction
Included accessories
Accessories
Part Name
Accessories
Part Name
Part Code
Memo
Optional accessories
i Embroidery unit connector slot
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions
Front view
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions
f Main power switch
Needle and presser foot section
Right-side/rear view
d USB port connector
b “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button
Operation buttons
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions
a “Start/Stop” button
b Back key
Operation panel
h Settings key
a LCD liquid crystal display touch panel
1 GETTING READY
Use only the power cord included with this machine
Power supply precautions
When you are away from the machine After using the machine
When the power fails during use
Turning off the machine
Turning on the machine
Turning the Machine On/Off
GETTING READY
LCD Liquid Crystal Display Operation
Viewing the LCD
Memo
LCD Liquid Crystal Display Operation
Changing the machine settings
GETTING READY
bPresspanel. Settings key on the operation
X The settings screen appears
Switch screens using Previous page key and Next page key
h Presser foot replacement
Checking machine operating procedures
a Upper threading b Bobbin winding c Bobbin installation
d Needle replacement e Embroidery unit attachment
Example Upper threading
dPressnext page. Next page key to switch to the
GETTING READY
If you press Previous page key, you return to the previous page
Winding the bobbin
Winding/Installing the Bobbin
Bobbin precautions
Winding/Installing the Bobbin
a Turn on the sewing machine bOpen the top cover
GETTING READY
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
Memo
Upper Threading
About the spool of thread
Upper Threading
GETTING READY
Threading the upper thread
Set the spool of thread on the spool pin, and then thread the machine
i Pass the thread under the thread guide plate, and then pull it up
Upper Threading
cLower the presser foot lever to lower the presser foot
Threading the needle
Memo
GETTING READY
Upper Threading
Threading the needle manually without using the needle threader
GETTING READY
Using the twin needle
kPress
Upper Threading
i Attach zigzag foot “J”
j Turn on the sewing machine and select a stitch
When changing the sewing direction
Upper Threading
Pulling up the bobbin thread
Replacing the Needle
Needle precautions
Tricot
Needle types and their uses
Replacing the Needle
Fabric Type/Application
Replacing the needle
Checking the needle
GETTING READY
a Needle stopper
Install the twin needle in the same way
Replacing the Needle
a Screwdriver b Needle clamp screw
Replacing the presser foot
Presser foot precautions
This section describes how to replace the presser foot
Replacing the Presser Foot
Replacing the Presser Foot
GETTING READY
Removing and attaching the presser foot holder
Sewing Cylindrical Pieces
Sewing Cylindrical Pieces
Free-arm sewing
Free-arm sewing makes sewing cylindrical pieces easy
GETTING READY
The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter
Adjusting the stitch width
Adjusting the stitch length
SEWING BASICS
Sewing
General sewing procedure
Sewing
Selecting stitching
Memo
SEWING BASICS
Positioning the fabric
X The fabric is now positioned to be sewn
dWhen you have finished sewing, press “Needle Position” button
Starting to sew
starts, the machine will sew at a slow speed
Using the operation button
SEWING BASICS
Memo
bPress “Start/Stop” button or press down on the foot controller
Securing the stitching
f When the end of the stitching is reached, press
Sewing
Memo
Cutting the thread
Using “Thread Cutter” button
Memo
Sewing
Using the thread cutter
Adjusting the stitch width
Setting the Stitch
Memo
Memo
Adjusting the stitch length
Adjusting the thread tension
Setting the Stitch
SEWING BASICS
Memo
Upper thread is too loose
Automatically sewing reverse/ reinforcement stitches
Useful Functions
Functions useful in improving sewing efficiency are described below
Useful Functions
stitching, press “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button once
Automatically cutting the thread
Memo
SEWING BASICS
Memo
Mirroring stitches
Useful Functions
Changing the sewing direction
Adjusting the presser foot pressure
Useful Sewing Tips
Trial sewing
Useful Sewing Tips
Sewing thick fabrics
Sewing an even seam allowance
Sewing thin fabrics
Sewing stretch fabrics
Sewing leathers or vinyl fabrics
f 1.6 cm 5/8 inch
Hands-free raising and lowering of the presser foot
Useful Sewing Tips
a Seam b Presser foot c Centimeters d Inches e Needle plate
SEWING BASICS
Using the knee lifter aStop the sewing machine
cRelease the knee lifter
Appliqué, Patchwork and
3 UTILITY STITCHES
Sewing overcasting stitches
Sewing Stretch Fabrics and
Left
Stitch Setting Chart
Utility stitches
UTILITY STITCHES
NeedleTwin
Stitch Setting Chart
stitch
FootPresser
Hemstitching
UTILITY STITCHES
Decorative stitch
Serpentine stitch
stitch
Stitch Setting Chart
stitch
utility
Other stitches
UTILITY STITCHES
stitches
Gothic font
Stitch Setting Chart
Left/RightFlipping
Outline
Adjustable Stitching Density
Adjustable Pattern Length/width
UTILITY STITCHES
Selecting stitching
Selecting Stitching
Stitch types
Selecting Stitching
UTILITY STITCHES
Memo
Example Bus
Saving stitch settings
Memo
Selecting Stitching
e Press
UTILITY STITCHES
not saved unless is pressed another time
Overcasting Stitches
Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot “G”
Overcasting Stitches
3-point
Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot “J”
UTILITY STITCHES
2-point
Overcasting Stitches
Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter
Stitch Name
f Select a stitch
Memo
UTILITY STITCHES
hPosition the fabric in the side cutter
Basic Stitching
Basic Stitching
Basting
Basic stitching
UTILITY STITCHES
f When sewing is finished, cut the thread
Changing the needle position
Attach blind hem foot “R”
Sew a blind hem according to the following procedure
Blind Hem Stitching
Blind Hem Stitching
If the needle catches too much of the hem fold
UTILITY STITCHES
Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing
Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing
UTILITY STITCHES
Buttonhole sewing
c 5 mm 3/16 inch
Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing
a Presser foot scale
b Length of buttonhole diameter + thickness of button
fPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as
UTILITY STITCHES
Memo
bIt fits into the grooves, and then loosely tie it
Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing
c Attach button-sewing foot “M”
Button sewing
UTILITY STITCHES
a Measure the distance between the holes in the button to be attached
Memo
j When you are finished attaching the button
Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing
UTILITY STITCHES
Zipper Insertion
Inserting a centered zipper
A zipper can be sewn in place
Zipper Insertion
UTILITY STITCHES
Inserting a side zipper
a Basting stitching
Zipper Insertion
a Pin on the left side b Needle drop point
nTopstitch around the zipper
UTILITY STITCHES
Inserting a centered zipper
Zipper/piping Insertion
A zipper and piping can be sewn in place
Zipper/piping Insertion
Inserting a piping
Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attached
Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape
Stretch stitching
Elastic attaching
cSelect a stitch
UTILITY STITCHES
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching
Memo
UTILITY STITCHES
Appliqué stitching
Piecing
Patchwork crazy quilt stitching
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching
UTILITY STITCHES
Using the optional 1/4 inch quilting foot
fWhen the end of the stitching is reached, stop the sewing machine
Memo
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching
Quilting
b Removeholder. the presser foot and the presser foot
UTILITY STITCHES
Free-motion quilting
a Pattern
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
f Select stitch
Memo
UTILITY STITCHES
ePress Back key
Reinforcement Stitching
Reinforcement Stitching
Triple stretch stitching
Bar tack stitching
UTILITY STITCHES
Memo
Reinforcement Stitching
Darning
hRaiseposition.the buttonhole lever to its original
Memo
UTILITY STITCHES
ePullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as
Eyelet Stitching
Eyelet Stitching
Memo
UTILITY STITCHES
Horizontal Stitching
j Start sewing
Horizontal Stitching
Memo
hPressbutton. “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch”
The utility stitches contain the following decorative stitches
Decorative Stitching
UTILITY STITCHES
Decorative Stitching
Fagoting
a 1 cm 3/8 inch
Scallop stitching
Smocking
UTILITY STITCHES
Decorative Stitching
Shell tuck stitching
UTILITY STITCHES
Joining
Decorative Stitching
Heirloom stitching
Drawnwork Example aPull out several threads from the fabric
UTILITY STITCHES
a 4 mm 3/16 inch
Decorative Stitching
Memo
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
X It turns to and the pattern is longer
Changing the length for satin stitches
UTILITY STITCHES
The length for one satin stitch can be changed in five gradations
Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns
Shifting patterns
X The next pattern selected is moved half a width to the right
UTILITY STITCHES
Combining patterns
dAfter all of the desired patterns are selected, start sewing
Memo
Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns
cSelect the next pattern
Checking the pattern
Memo
UTILITY STITCHES
Mirroring a pattern image
Saving a pattern aCreatesave. the combined pattern that you wish to
Saving patterns
cCheck the contents, and then press
Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns
the type of fabric being sewn or the sewing speed. If
Realigning the pattern
UTILITY STITCHES
The pattern may not be sewn correctly, depending on
Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns
for horizontal pattern adjustment
UTILITY STITCHES
Horizontal pattern adjustment
X It returns to the screen for adjusting the pattern
Continue adjusting the pattern until it is sewn correctly
Drawing a sketch of the pattern
Designing a Pattern My Custom Stitch
Designing a Pattern My Custom Stitch
UTILITY STITCHES
Entering the pattern data
patterns” page
Memo
Designing a Pattern My Custom Stitch
To revise the pattern, press
UTILITY STITCHES
Examples of designs
4 EMBROIDERY
Embroidery unit precautions
Setting the fabric
Using an embroidery card
What to prepare
Embroidering Neatly
EMBROIDERY
Memo
Embroidering Neatly
EMBROIDERY
Embroidery step by step
Attaching the Embroidery Foot
This section describes how to attach the embroidery foot
Attaching the Embroidery Foot
Attaching the embroidery foot
f Hold the embroidery foot with your right hand, as shown
EMBROIDERY
Attaching the Embroidery Foot
Removing the embroidery foot
Attaching the embroidery unit
Embroidery unit precautions
This section describes how to attach the embroidery unit
Attaching the Embroidery Unit
e Turn on the sewing machine
Attaching the Embroidery Unit
Memo
d Slide the embroidery unit onto the sewing machine arm
EMBROIDERY
Removing the embroidery unit
Memo
Preparing the Fabric
Attaching an optional stabilizer material to the fabric
Preparing the Fabric
EMBROIDERY
Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame
Memo
dTighten the adjustment screw by hand just enough to secure the fabric
Preparing the Fabric
bPlace the embroidery sheet on the inner frame
EMBROIDERY
Attaching the embroidery frame
Attaching the Embroidery Frame
Attaching the Embroidery Frame
EMBROIDERY
Removing the embroidery frame
Selecting Embroidery Patterns
Selecting Embroidery Patterns
Copyright information
Embroidery pattern types
EMBROIDERY
LCD liquid crystal display operation
Operation keys
Selecting Embroidery Patterns
Memo
LCD button
a Select the character stitches bSelect the character style
Selecting characters
Memo
EMBROIDERY
Selecting Embroidery Patterns
Selecting an embroidery pattern
Memo
Memo
a Press the frame pattern
Selecting a frame pattern
Memo
EMBROIDERY
Selecting Embroidery Patterns
Using an embroidery card sold separately
EMBROIDERY
Embroidering
Sewing attractive finishes
Memo
a b d e
Embroidering a pattern
If the thread is pulled too tight, the needle may break or bend
Embroidering
ePress “Start/Stop” button
Memo
EMBROIDERY
dLower the presser foot lever
Embroidering
Appliquéing
the sewing machine stops
iLower the presser foot lever, and press “Start/Stop” button
EMBROIDERY
Editing Patterns
Adjusting the layout
This section describes ways to edit, adjust, and reposition patterns
Editing Patterns
Rotation key
Memo
EMBROIDERY
Layout key
z You can also check the pattern size and
Adjusting the thread tension
Memo
Editing Patterns
Thread runs out partway through a design
Resewing
EMBROIDERY
Memo
Stopping while embroidering
Editing Patterns
If is pressed continuously, it moves forward 1 - 9 - 30 stitches
EMBROIDERY
hPress
jPress Forward one stitch to increase the needle count
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
EMBROIDERY
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
5 APPENDIX
Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below
Care and Maintenance
Cleaning the machine surface
Cleaning the race
Care and Maintenance
APPENDIX
Troubleshooting
neatly on the
Troubleshooting
Remedy
Symptom
APPENDIX
Probable Cause
skipped
Troubleshooting
in the LCD
APPENDIX
Troubleshooting
Error messages
the needle may break and cause injury
A stitch other than the buttonhole, bar tack or darning stitch was
APPENDIX
The upper thread has become tangled around the bobbin case, and the
Troubleshooting
Operation beep
Adjusting the LCD
APPENDIX
Troubleshooting
Canceling the operation beep
Memo
Upgrading Your Machine’s Software
APPENDIX
Upgrading Your Machine’s Software / Index
Numerics
Index
Page
Index
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