Needle and presser foot section | Brother NX-450, N5V specification

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Needle and presser foot section

aButtonhole lever

The buttonhole lever is used with the one-step buttonhole foot to create buttonholes.

bThread guide disk

Pass the thread through the thread guide disk when using the needle threader to thread the needle.

cNeedle bar thread guide

Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide.

dNeedle plate

The needle plate is marked with guides to help sew straight seams.

eNeedle plate cover

Remove the needle plate cover to clean the bobbin case and race.

fBobbin cover

Open the bobbin cover to set the bobbin.

gFeed dogs

The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction.

hPresser foot

The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the fabric as sewing takes place. Attach the appropriate presser foot for the selected stitch.

iPresser foot holder

The presser foot is attached onto the presser foot holder.

Right-side/rear view

aPresser foot dial

Use the presser foot dial to adjust the amount of pressure that the presser foot applies to the fabric.

bHandle

Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine.

cHandwheel

Turn the handwheel toward you to raise and lower the needle. The handwheel should be turned towards you (counterclockwise).

dAir vent

The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to circulate. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is being used.

eMain power switch

Use the main power switch to turn the sewing machine ON and OFF.

fFoot controller jack

Insert the plug on the end of the foot controller cable into the foot controller jack.

gPower supply jack

Insert the plug on the power cord into the power supply jack.

hFeed dog position switch

Use the feed dog position switch to lower the feed dogs.

iPresser foot lever

Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower the presser foot.

Memo

zRefer to pages 9 through 12 while you are learning to use your machine.

Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions 11

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Brother NX-450, N5V operation manual Needle and presser foot section, Right-side/rear view

Contents

Read before use Important Safety Instructions For a longer service life For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only Contents Adjusting the Thread Tension Adjusting the Stitch Width and LengthSewing Useful Functions Stitch Settings Care and MaintenanceTroubleshooting Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Sewing Machine Features Introduction Accessories Included accessoriesAttaching the stitch pattern plate Optional accessories Following are available as optional accessories Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Front view Needle and presser foot section Right-side/rear view Operation buttons Start/Stop button Operation panel LCD liquid crystal displayPage Getting Ready Power supply precautions Turning the Machine On/Off Turning on the machine Turning off the machineMake sure that the machine is not sewing Understanding the LCD Screens Changing the Machine Settings Changing the settingsBPresspanel. Settings key in the operation EPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clear List of stitch or machine attributes Attribute Icon Details Reference Adjusting the brightness of the LCD CPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clearChanging the screen language Winding/Installing the Bobbin Bobbin precautionsWinding the bobbin 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 Installing the bobbin Remove the bobbin from the shaftSlide the bobbin cover latch to the right Correctly, reinsert the thread GReattach the bobbin cover Upper Threading Threading the upper thread Upper Threading DOpen the top cover Needle bar thread guide Threading the needle CLower the presser foot lever to lower the presser foot Needle threader lever Using the twin needle AThreadguide. the machine to the needle bar threadBLower the presser foot lever Threadeye. the upper thread for the left needle DInsert the extra spool pin onto the bobbin winder shaft Attach zigzag foot J LPress Needle mode selection key KSelect a stitchStart sewing Pulling up the bobbin thread Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case Needle precautions Replacing the NeedleThis section provides information on sewing machine needles Needle types and their uses Fabrics Checking the needle Replacing the needleCorrect needle Incorrect needle DLower the presser foot lever Presser foot precautions Replacing the Presser FootReplacing the presser foot Presser foot presses down on the fabric Presser foot holder releases the presser foot Adjusting the pressure of the presser foot When you are finished sewing, reset the dial to 3 standardRemoving the presser foot holder Lower the presser foot lever Using the walking foot Attaching the walking foot ARemove the presser foot holderBTurn off the sewing machine CRaise the presser foot lever EAttach the presser foot holder Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces Stitching cylindrical piecesSewing large pieces of fabric Pull the flat bed attachment off to the left CInstall the wide table Getting Ready Saving stitch settings Sewing Basics General sewing procedure Sewing Positioning the fabric CPlace the fabric under the presser foot Using the operation buttons Using the foot controllerStarting to sew BPress Start/Stop button once Machine stops sewing with the needle lowered in the fabric Securing the stitching Cutting the thread Sewing reinforcement stitchesBRaise the presser foot lever Using the manual thread cutter Adjusting the Thread Tension Changing the tension of the upper threadCorrect thread tension Upper thread is too tight Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length Adjusting the stitch widthBSelect a stitch Wider, press Stitch width key Adjusting the stitch length Useful Functions Changing the needle stop positionBPress Needle stop position key Useful Functions Automatically cutting the thread CPress Automatic thread cutting key Saving stitch settings Hands-free raising Lowering of the presser foot Useful Sewing Tips Trial sewingChanging the sewing direction Sewing curves Sewing thick fabrics Sewing thin fabricsSewing stretch fabrics Sewing leathers or vinyl fabrics Sewing an even seam allowanceAligning the fabric with the presser foot Sewing Basics Using overcasting foot G Using zigzag foot JSatin stitching using the sewing Speed controller Selecting stitching Overcasting Stitches Selecting Stitching Selecting stitch typesPatterns Decorative stitches No.01-31 Selecting stitching Decorative stitches Character stitches To select a different stitch Memo Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot G Overcasting StitchesAttach overcasting foot G Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot J Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter Remove the presser foot Position the fabric in the side cutter Lower the presser foot lever, and then start Ksewing Basic Stitching BastingCStart sewing AAttach zigzag foot J When sewing is finished, cut the thread Basic stitchingCSelect a stitch Changing the needle position Sew a blind hem according to the following procedure Blind Hem StitchingCAttach blind hem foot R DSelect a stitch If the needle catches too much of the hem fold Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Buttonhole sewing Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing If the button does not fit in the button guide plate CAttach buttonhole foot aPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Seam ripper Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics Button sewing Attach button-sewing foot MDSelect stitch Place the button into button-sewing foot M Attaching a shank to a button CCut off any excess thread Zipper Insertion Inserting a centered zipperZipper can be sewn in place FSelect stitch Inserting a side zipper GSelect stitch Topstitch around the zipper Zipper Insertion Zipper/piping Insertion Zipper and piping can be sewn in place Inserting a piping HTopstitch around the zipper Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Stretch stitchingElastic attaching CSew the fabric without stretching it BAttach zigzag foot J Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 100Stitch Appliqué stitching Select a stitch Patchwork crazy quilt stitching Piecing102 CSelect stitch Quilting ABaste the fabric to be quilted. bAttach the walking foot Free-motion quilting 104 Satin stitching using the sewing speed controller AConnect the foot controllerDPressis displayed.or Stitch length keys until FPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clear 106EPress. or Stitch width keys to select Reinforcement Stitching Triple stretch stitchingBar tack stitching 108 Darning CSelect stitch 58 or 110 EPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Eyelet Stitching Attach monogramming foot NSelect stitch Decorative Stitching 112 Fagoting CAttach zigzag foot J DSelect stitch 32 orESet the stitch width to 7.0 mm 1/4 inch GAfter sewing is finished, remove the paper Scallop stitching Smocking114 Shell tuck stitching ESelect stitch 31 , 32 or Install the wing needle JoiningHeirloom stitching 116 DStart sewing FPress or Stitch length keys until is displayed HPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clear 118GPress. or Stitch width keys to select DSew along the center of the unfrayed section Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns Sewing beautiful patternsSewing patterns Combining patterns 120Select the first pattern Select the next pattern Repeat sewing patterns Checking the selected pattern DPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clear Changing the pattern size122 CPress or Stitch length keys until is displayed Changing the stitch density Repeat steps a through eSelect a decorative satin stitch No -62 Selected with Press Bpanel EPress OK key or Cancel/clear key Changing the pattern length124 Select a stitch Presspanel. Settings key in the operation Mirror imaging the patternPress or Stitch length keys until is displayed DPress. or Stitch width keys to select Saving patterns Retrieving a pattern126 Realigning the pattern BSelectCheck the sewn pattern 128 GPress or Stitch width keys Designing a Pattern Drawing a sketch of the patternADrawset. a sketch of the pattern on the grid sheet Entering the pattern data 130BTurn on the sewing machine CSelect No of , selected with GSelect , and then press OK key To delete a point Examples of designs 132Point Cleaning the machine surface Cleaning the raceError messages Cancelling the operation beep Stitch Settings Utility stitches134 Stitch Settings 136 Auto Manual Reinforcement Other stitches 138Stitches Utility 140 Gothic fontCharacter Stitches Script font Stitches Outline style Care and Maintenance Cleaning the machine surfaceCleaning the race 142 HInstall the needle plate cover Installposition.the flat bed attachment in its originalRemove the bobbin case Troubleshooting 144Operate Troubleshooting 146 Skipped LCD Error messages 148 Cancelling the operation beep Nothing appears in the LCDOperation beep CPressdisplayed.or Stitch length keys until is EPress Cancel/clear key or OK key 150 Index 152 LCD Index English 885-U22 XE0403-001