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Brother N5V, NX-450 operation manual English 885-U22 XE0403-001 Printed in China

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Brother N5V, NX-450 operation manual English 885-U22 XE0403-001 Printed in China

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Computerized Sewing Machine Read when additional information is requiredOperation Manual Read before useImportant Safety Instructions Save these instructions 7 For a longer service life8 For repair or adjustment FOR USERS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLYGETTING READY ContentsUTILITY STITCHES SEWING BASICSAPPENDIX a Easy upper threading Sewing Machine FeaturesIntroduction IntroductionIncluded accessories AccessoriesMemo Optional accessoriesThe following are available as optional accessories Accessoriesb Thread guide cover Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsFront view a Thread guide platee Main power switch Needle and presser foot sectionRight-side/rear view Names of Machine Parts and Their Functionsc “Needle Position” button Operation buttonsa “Start/Stop” button b “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button7 C D E F H Stitch mode keys i-lOperation panel A B GPage 1 GETTING READY Use only the power cord included with this machine Power supply precautionsWhen you are away from the machine After using the machine When the power fails during useTurning the Machine On/Off Turning on the machineTurning off the machine d Stitch length mm e Stitch width mm Understanding the LCD Screensa Presser foot that should be used b Stitch mode c Selected stitch MemoChanging the Machine Settings Changing the Machine SettingsChanging the settings Various sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be changedAttribute MemoGETTING READY List of stitch or machine attributesChanging the Machine Settings Adjusting the brightness of the LCDChanging the screen language Memo Winding/Installing the BobbinBobbin precautions Winding the bobbinWinding/Installing the Bobbin If the spool net is too long, fold it to fit the size of the spool MemoGETTING READY nPress “Start/Stop” button once Winding/Installing the BobbinGETTING READY Installing the bobbinMemo MemoMemo correctly, reinsert the threadWinding/Installing the Bobbin MemoGETTING READY Upper ThreadingThreading the upper thread Memoe Removespool pin.the spool cap that is inserted onto the Upper Threadingi Pass the thread under the thread guide plate, and then pull it up GETTING READYcLower the presser foot lever to lower the presser foot Threading the needleMemo Upper ThreadingX The thread is passed through the eye of the needle GETTING READYUpper Threading Using the twin needleThreading the needle manually without using the needle threader dInsert the extra spool pin onto the bobbin winder shaft GETTING READYUpper Threading When changing the sewing directionGETTING READY Pulling up the bobbin threadReplacing the Needle Needle precautionsReplacing the Needle GETTING READY Needle types and their usesWeight MemoReplacing the Needle Checking the needleReplacing the needle machine starts sewingdLower the presser foot lever GETTING READYThe presser foot presses down on the fabric Presser foot precautionsReplacing the Presser Foot Replacing the presser footd Press the black button at the back of the presser foot holder GETTING READYReplacing the Presser Foot Adjusting the pressure of the presser footRemoving the presser foot holder GETTING READY Using the walking footeAttach the presser foot holder MemoReplacing the Presser Foot GETTING READY Sewing Cylindrical or Large PiecesStitching cylindrical pieces Sewing large pieces of fabricMemo Sewing Cylindrical or Large PiecesGETTING READY The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter Adjusting the stitch widthAdjusting the stitch length SEWING BASICSSewing General sewing procedureMemo Positioning the fabricSewing SEWING BASICS Starting to sewUsing the operation buttons Using the foot controllercTurn on the sewing machine MemoSewing SEWING BASICS Securing the stitchingSewing Cutting the threadMemo MemoSEWING BASICS Using the manual thread cutterChanging the tension of the upper thread Adjusting the Thread TensionAdjusting the Thread Tension SEWING BASICS Adjusting the Stitch Width and LengthAdjusting the stitch width MemoMemo Adjusting the stitch lengthAdjusting the Stitch Width and Length Automatically sewing reverse/ reinforcement stitches Useful FunctionsChanging the needle stop position Functions useful in improving sewing efficiency are described belowthen press “Start/Stop” button once Useful FunctionsMemo dPosition the fabric under the presser foot, andSEWING BASICS Automatically cutting the threadMemo Useful Functions Saving stitch settingsa Select the stitch, and then adjust the stitch width and length SEWING BASICS Hands-free raising andlowering of the presser foot be damagedSewing curves Useful Sewing TipsTrial sewing Changing the sewing directionSEWING BASICS Sewing thick fabricsSewing thin fabrics Sewing stretch fabricsAligning the fabric with the presser foot Sewing leathers or vinyl fabricsSewing an even seam allowance Useful Sewing TipsSEWING BASICS Appliqué, Patchwork 3 UTILITY STITCHESSewing overcasting stitches Sewing Stretch Fabricspatterns Preset utillity stitchSelecting Stitching Selecting stitch types andCross-stitches No.48-52 † Decorative stitchesDecorative stitches No.01-31 Satin stitches No.32-47UTILITY STITCHES Selecting stitchingWith direct selection Selecting Stitching With number selectionaPress the stitch mode key for the stitch that you wish to use MemoTo select a different stitch MemoMemo UTILITY STITCHESTo erase the stitch and select a different one MemoSelecting Stitching UTILITY STITCHES Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot “G”Overcasting Stitches Memo Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot “J”Overcasting Stitches b Lower the presser foot lever, and then manually thread the needle Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutterUTILITY STITCHES a Remove the presser footj Position the fabric in the side cutter MemoOvercasting Stitches hSelect a stitchUTILITY STITCHES Basic StitchingBasting Basic Stitching Basic stitchingUTILITY STITCHES Sew a blind hem according to the following procedureBlind Hem Stitching gSew with the fold of the hem against the presser foot guide Blind Hem StitchingMemo If the needle catches too much of the hem foldButton Buttonhole Stitching/Button SewingUTILITY STITCHES Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Buttonhole sewingc 5 mm 3/16 inch UTILITY STITCHESa Presser foot scale b Length of buttonhole Diameter + thickness of buttoni Raiseposition.the buttonhole lever to its original Buttonhole Stitching/Button SewingSewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics MemoUTILITY STITCHES Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Button sewingUTILITY STITCHES j When you are finished attaching the buttonMemo Zipper Insertion Zipper InsertionInserting a centered zipper A zipper can be sewn in placeUTILITY STITCHES Zipper Insertion Inserting a side zippera Right side of fabric b End of zipper opening c Reverse stitches UTILITY STITCHESa Basting stitching a Pin on the left side b Needle drop pointn Remove the basting stitching Zipper InsertionUTILITY STITCHES Zipper/piping InsertionA zipper and piping can be sewn in place Inserting a centered zipperZipper/piping Insertion Inserting a pipingStretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attached Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeStretch stitching Elastic attachingSewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape UTILITY STITCHES Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingAppliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Appliqué stitchinga 6.5 mm 1/4 inch Patchwork crazy quilt stitchingPiecing UTILITY STITCHESAppliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching QuiltingMemo UTILITY STITCHES Free-motion quiltinge Turnstitch.on the sewing machine, and then select a Satin stitching using the sewing speed controllerAppliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching UTILITY STITCHES MemoReinforcement Stitching Reinforcement StitchingTriple stretch stitching Bar tack stitchingUTILITY STITCHES MemoReinforcement Stitching DarningUTILITY STITCHES MemoMemo Eyelet StitchingEyelet Stitching UTILITY STITCHES Decorative StitchingVarious decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine Decorative Stitching FagotingUTILITY STITCHES Scallop stitchingSmocking Decorative Stitching Shell tuck stitchinga Wrong side of fabric b 6.5 mm 1/4 inch seam allowance JoiningHeirloom stitching UTILITY STITCHESDecorative Stitching a 4 mm 3/16 inch UTILITY STITCHESSewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative PatternsSewing beautiful patterns Sewing patternsa Select the first pattern Combining patternsMemo UTILITY STITCHESa Single b Repeated Repeat sewing patternsChecking the selected pattern Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative PatternsbPressis displayed.or Stitch length keys until Changing the pattern sizeUTILITY STITCHES Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns X The settings screen appearsChanging the stitch density MemoUTILITY STITCHES Changing the pattern lengtha Normal b Mirror-imaged Mirror imaging the patternMemo Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative PatternsMemo Saving patternsRetrieving a pattern Memoselected with Realigning the patternMemo Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative PatternsgPress or Stitch width keys UTILITY STITCHESDesigning a Pattern Designing a PatternDrawing a sketch of the pattern UTILITY STITCHES Entering the pattern dataTo edit the position of a point MemoDesigning a Pattern gSelect , and then press OK keyUTILITY STITCHES Examples of designs4 APPENDIX Left Straight stitch Center Stitch SettingsUtility stitches APPENDIXAppliqué stitch Stitch SettingsOvercasting stitch Blind hem stitch Appliqué stitch Shell tuck stitch Straight stitch that looks hand-sewnButtonhole stitch APPENDIXFagoting stitch Elastic attaching stitch Rick-rack stitch Decorative stitch Serpentine stitch Hem stitchingButton- sewing stitch Stitch SettingsButtonhole stitch Darning stitch Bar tack stitch Eyelet stitch Side cutterPattern Stitch Type Other stitchesMemo APPENDIXpossible Stitch SettingsMemo UtilityGothic font MemoMemo APPENDIXstitches Outline style Stitch SettingsMemo Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below Care and MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface Cleaning the raceDo not apply oil to the bobbin case Care and MaintenanceGrasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out APPENDIX TroubleshootingThe lower thread is TroubleshootingThe upper thread breaksis incorrect APPENDIXskipped The thread tensionthe LCD TroubleshootingAPPENDIX Error messagesTroubleshooting Cancelling the operation beepNothing appears in the LCD Operation beepTo return to , press or Stitch width keys ePress Cancel/clear key or OK keyAPPENDIX dPress. or Stitch width keys to selectIndex Troubleshooting / IndexNumerics Page Index English 885-U22 XE0403-001 Printed in China