Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions | Brother N5V, NX-450

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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.

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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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Brother N5V, NX-450 operation manual Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions, Front view

Contents

Read before use Important Safety Instructions For a longer service life For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only Contents Useful Functions Adjusting the Thread TensionAdjusting the Stitch Width and Length Sewing Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Stitch SettingsCare and Maintenance Troubleshooting Introduction Sewing Machine Features Attaching the stitch pattern plate AccessoriesIncluded accessories Following are available as optional accessories Optional accessories Front view Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Right-side/rear view Needle and presser foot section Start/Stop button Operation buttons LCD liquid crystal display Operation panelPage Getting Ready Turning the Machine On/Off Power supply precautions Make sure that the machine is not sewing Turning on the machineTurning off the machine Understanding the LCD Screens EPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clear Changing the Machine SettingsChanging the settings BPresspanel. Settings key in the operation Attribute Icon Details Reference List of stitch or machine attributes Changing the screen language Adjusting the brightness of the LCDCPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clear Winding the bobbin Winding/Installing the BobbinBobbin precautions Place the spool of thread for the bobbin onto the spool pin Make sure that the thread passes under the pretension disk NPress Start/Stop button once Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right Installing the bobbinRemove the bobbin from the shaft GReattach the bobbin cover Correctly, reinsert the thread Threading the upper thread Upper Threading DOpen the top cover Upper Threading Needle bar thread guide CLower the presser foot lever to lower the presser foot Threading the needle Needle threader lever Threadeye. the upper thread for the left needle Using the twin needleAThreadguide. the machine to the needle bar thread BLower the presser foot lever Attach zigzag foot J DInsert the extra spool pin onto the bobbin winder shaft Start sewing LPress Needle mode selection keyKSelect a stitch Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case Pulling up the bobbin thread This section provides information on sewing machine needles Needle precautionsReplacing the Needle Fabrics Needle types and their uses Incorrect needle Checking the needleReplacing the needle Correct needle DLower the presser foot lever Presser foot presses down on the fabric Presser foot precautionsReplacing the Presser Foot Replacing the presser foot Presser foot holder releases the presser foot Lower the presser foot lever Adjusting the pressure of the presser footWhen you are finished sewing, reset the dial to 3 standard Removing the presser foot holder BTurn off the sewing machine CRaise the presser foot lever Using the walking footAttaching the walking foot ARemove the presser foot holder EAttach the presser foot holder Pull the flat bed attachment off to the left Sewing Cylindrical or Large PiecesStitching cylindrical pieces Sewing large pieces of fabric CInstall the wide table Getting Ready Sewing Basics Saving stitch settings Sewing General sewing procedure CPlace the fabric under the presser foot Positioning the fabric BPress Start/Stop button once Using the operation buttonsUsing the foot controller Starting to sew Machine stops sewing with the needle lowered in the fabric Securing the stitching BRaise the presser foot lever Cutting the threadSewing reinforcement stitches Using the manual thread cutter Upper thread is too tight Adjusting the Thread TensionChanging the tension of the upper thread Correct thread tension Wider, press Stitch width key Adjusting the Stitch Width and LengthAdjusting the stitch width BSelect a stitch Adjusting the stitch length BPress Needle stop position key Useful FunctionsChanging the needle stop position Useful Functions CPress Automatic thread cutting key Automatically cutting the thread Saving stitch settings Hands-free raising Lowering of the presser foot Sewing curves Useful Sewing TipsTrial sewing Changing the sewing direction Sewing stretch fabrics Sewing thick fabricsSewing thin fabrics Aligning the fabric with the presser foot Sewing leathers or vinyl fabricsSewing an even seam allowance Sewing Basics Selecting stitching Overcasting Stitches Using overcasting foot GUsing zigzag foot J Satin stitching using the sewing Speed controller Patterns Selecting StitchingSelecting stitch types Decorative stitches No.01-31 Selecting stitching Character stitches Decorative stitches To select a different stitch Memo Attach overcasting foot G Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot GOvercasting Stitches Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot J Remove the presser foot Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter Lower the presser foot lever, and then start Ksewing Position the fabric in the side cutter AAttach zigzag foot J Basic StitchingBasting CStart sewing Changing the needle position When sewing is finished, cut the threadBasic stitching CSelect a stitch DSelect a stitch Sew a blind hem according to the following procedureBlind Hem Stitching CAttach blind hem foot R If the needle catches too much of the hem fold Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Buttonhole sewing Pullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as If the button does not fit in the button guide plateCAttach buttonhole foot a Seam ripper Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics Place the button into button-sewing foot M Button sewingAttach button-sewing foot M DSelect stitch CCut off any excess thread Attaching a shank to a button Zipper can be sewn in place Zipper InsertionInserting a centered zipper FSelect stitch Inserting a side zipper Topstitch around the zipper GSelect stitch Zipper Insertion Zipper and piping can be sewn in place Zipper/piping Insertion HTopstitch around the zipper Inserting a piping CSew the fabric without stretching it Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeStretch stitching Elastic attaching BAttach zigzag foot J Stitch Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching100 Select a stitch Appliqué stitching CSelect stitch Patchwork crazy quilt stitchingPiecing 102 ABaste the fabric to be quilted. bAttach the walking foot Quilting 104 Free-motion quilting DPressis displayed.or Stitch length keys until Satin stitching using the sewing speed controllerAConnect the foot controller EPress. or Stitch width keys to select FPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clear106 Bar tack stitching Reinforcement StitchingTriple stretch stitching 108 CSelect stitch 58 or Darning EPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as 110 Select stitch Eyelet StitchingAttach monogramming foot N 112 Decorative Stitching GAfter sewing is finished, remove the paper FagotingCAttach zigzag foot J DSelect stitch 32 or ESet the stitch width to 7.0 mm 1/4 inch 114 Scallop stitchingSmocking ESelect stitch 31 , 32 or Shell tuck stitching 116 Install the wing needleJoining Heirloom stitching FPress or Stitch length keys until is displayed DStart sewing DSew along the center of the unfrayed section HPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clear118 GPress. or Stitch width keys to select Sewing patterns Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative PatternsSewing beautiful patterns Select the next pattern Combining patterns120 Select the first pattern Checking the selected pattern Repeat sewing patterns CPress or Stitch length keys until is displayed DPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clearChanging the pattern size 122 Bpanel Changing the stitch densityRepeat steps a through e Select a decorative satin stitch No -62 Selected with Press 124 EPress OK key or Cancel/clear keyChanging the pattern length DPress. or Stitch width keys to select Select a stitch Presspanel. Settings key in the operationMirror imaging the pattern Press or Stitch length keys until is displayed 126 Saving patternsRetrieving a pattern Check the sewn pattern Realigning the patternBSelect GPress or Stitch width keys 128 ADrawset. a sketch of the pattern on the grid sheet Designing a PatternDrawing a sketch of the pattern BTurn on the sewing machine CSelect No of , selected with Entering the pattern data130 To delete a point GSelect , and then press OK key Point Examples of designs132 Cancelling the operation beep Cleaning the machine surfaceCleaning the race Error messages 134 Stitch SettingsUtility stitches Stitch Settings Auto Manual 136 Reinforcement Stitches Other stitches138 Utility Stitches Script font 140Gothic font Character Stitches Outline style 142 Care and MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface Cleaning the race Remove the bobbin case HInstall the needle plate coverInstallposition.the flat bed attachment in its original Operate Troubleshooting144 Troubleshooting Skipped 146 LCD 148 Error messages CPressdisplayed.or Stitch length keys until is Cancelling the operation beepNothing appears in the LCD Operation beep 150 EPress Cancel/clear key or OK key Index LCD 152 Index English 885-U22 XE0403-001