Brother N5V, NX-450 Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions, Front view, a Thread guide plate

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Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions

The names of the various parts of the sewing machine and their functions are described below. Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these descriptions to learn the names of the machine parts.

Front view

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aThread guide plate

Pass the thread under the thread guide plate.

bThread guide cover

Pass the thread behind the thread guide cover when threading the upper thread.

cSpool pin

Place a spool of thread on the spool pin.

dBobbin winding thread guide and pretension disk Pass the thread under this thread guide and around the pretension disk when winding the bobbin thread.

eTop cover

Open the top cover to place the spool of thread on the spool pin.

fBobbin winder

Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin.

gOperation panel

Use for stitch selection and various stitch functions. (page 13)

hKnee lifter mounting slot

Insert the knee lifter into the knee lifter mounting slot.

iOperation buttons and sewing speed controller

Use these buttons and the slide to operate the sewing machine. (page 12)

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jFlat bed attachment with accessory compartment Store presser feet and bobbins in the accessory compartment of the flat bed attachment. When sewing cylindrical pieces, remove the flat bed attachment.

kThread cutter

Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.

lNeedle threader lever

Use the needle threader to thread the needle.

mThread take-up lever check window

Look through the window to check the position of the take-up lever.

nThread tension dial

Use the thread tension dial to adjust the tension of the upper thread.

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