Manuals / Brother / Household Appliance / Sewing Machine

Brother NX-450, N5V operation manual Getting Ready

Models: NX-450 N5V

1 155

Download 155 pages 50.75 Kb

Page 16

1 GETTING READY

1 GETTING READY

The various preparations required before starting to sew are described in this chapter.

TTurning the Machine On/Off	16
Power supply precautions	16
Turning on the machine	17
Turning off the machine	17
Understanding the LCD Screens	18
Changing the Machine Settings	19
Changing the settings	19
Adjusting the brightness of the LCD	21
Changing the screen language	21
Winding/Installing the Bobbin	22
Bobbin precautions	22
Winding the bobbin	22
Installing the bobbin	26
Upper Threading	28
Threading the upper thread	28
Threading the needle	31
Threading the needle manually (without using the needle threader)	33
Using the twin needle	33
Pulling up the bobbin thread	36
Replacing the Needle	37
Needle precautions	37
Needle types and their uses	38
Checking the needle	39
Replacing the needle	39
Replacing the Presser Foot	41
Presser foot precautions	41
Replacing the presser foot	41
Adjusting the pressure of the presser foot	43
Removing the presser foot holder	43
Using the walking foot	44
Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces	46
Stitching cylindrical pieces	46
Sewing large pieces of fabric	46

Image 16

Brother NX-450, N5V operation manual Getting Ready

Contents

Read when additional information is required Operation ManualRead before use Computerized Sewing MachineImportant Safety Instructions 8 For repair or adjustment 7 For a longer service lifeSave these instructions FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY FOR USERS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALANDContents GETTING READYSEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHESAPPENDIX Sewing Machine Features IntroductionIntroduction a Easy upper threadingAccessories Included accessoriesOptional accessories The following are available as optional accessoriesAccessories MemoNames of Machine Parts and Their Functions Front viewa Thread guide plate b Thread guide coverNeedle and presser foot section Right-side/rear viewNames of Machine Parts and Their Functions e Main power switchOperation buttons a “Start/Stop” buttonb “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button c “Needle Position” buttonStitch mode keys i-l Operation panelA B G 7 C D E F HPage 1 GETTING READY Power supply precautions When you are away from the machine After using the machineWhen the power fails during use Use only the power cord included with this machineTurning off the machine Turning on the machineTurning the Machine On/Off Understanding the LCD Screens a Presser foot that should be used b Stitch mode c Selected stitchMemo d Stitch length mm e Stitch width mmChanging the Machine Settings Changing the settingsVarious sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be changed Changing the Machine SettingsMemo GETTING READYList of stitch or machine attributes AttributeChanging the screen language Adjusting the brightness of the LCDChanging the Machine Settings Winding/Installing the Bobbin Bobbin precautionsWinding the bobbin MemoWinding/Installing the Bobbin GETTING READY MemoIf the spool net is too long, fold it to fit the size of the spool Winding/Installing the Bobbin nPress “Start/Stop” button onceInstalling the bobbin MemoMemo GETTING READYcorrectly, reinsert the thread Winding/Installing the BobbinMemo MemoUpper Threading Threading the upper threadMemo GETTING READYUpper Threading e Removespool pin.the spool cap that is inserted onto theGETTING READY i Pass the thread under the thread guide plate, and then pull it upThreading the needle MemoUpper Threading cLower the presser foot lever to lower the presser footGETTING READY X The thread is passed through the eye of the needleThreading the needle manually without using the needle threader Using the twin needleUpper Threading GETTING READY dInsert the extra spool pin onto the bobbin winder shaftWhen changing the sewing direction Upper ThreadingPulling up the bobbin thread GETTING READYReplacing the Needle Needle precautionsReplacing the Needle Needle types and their uses WeightMemo GETTING READYChecking the needle Replacing the needlemachine starts sewing Replacing the NeedleGETTING READY dLower the presser foot leverPresser foot precautions Replacing the Presser FootReplacing the presser foot The presser foot presses down on the fabricGETTING READY d Press the black button at the back of the presser foot holderRemoving the presser foot holder Adjusting the pressure of the presser footReplacing the Presser Foot Using the walking foot GETTING READYReplacing the Presser Foot MemoeAttach the presser foot holder Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces Stitching cylindrical piecesSewing large pieces of fabric GETTING READYSewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces MemoGETTING READY Adjusting the stitch width Adjusting the stitch lengthSEWING BASICS The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapterGeneral sewing procedure SewingSewing Positioning the fabricMemo Starting to sew Using the operation buttonsUsing the foot controller SEWING BASICSSewing MemocTurn on the sewing machine Securing the stitching SEWING BASICSCutting the thread MemoMemo SewingUsing the manual thread cutter SEWING BASICSAdjusting the Thread Tension Adjusting the Thread TensionChanging the tension of the upper thread Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length Adjusting the stitch widthMemo SEWING BASICSAdjusting the Stitch Width and Length Adjusting the stitch lengthMemo Useful Functions Changing the needle stop positionFunctions useful in improving sewing efficiency are described below Automatically sewing reverse/ reinforcement stitchesUseful Functions MemodPosition the fabric under the presser foot, and then press “Start/Stop” button onceMemo Automatically cutting the threadSEWING BASICS a Select the stitch, and then adjust the stitch width and length Saving stitch settingsUseful Functions Hands-free raising and lowering of the presser footbe damaged SEWING BASICSUseful Sewing Tips Trial sewingChanging the sewing direction Sewing curvesSewing thick fabrics Sewing thin fabricsSewing stretch fabrics SEWING BASICSSewing leathers or vinyl fabrics Sewing an even seam allowanceUseful Sewing Tips Aligning the fabric with the presser footSEWING BASICS 3 UTILITY STITCHES Sewing overcasting stitchesSewing Stretch Fabrics Appliqué, PatchworkPreset utillity stitch Selecting StitchingSelecting stitch types and patterns† Decorative stitches Decorative stitches No.01-31Satin stitches No.32-47 Cross-stitches No.48-52With direct selection Selecting stitchingUTILITY STITCHES With number selection aPress the stitch mode key for the stitch that you wish to useMemo Selecting StitchingMemo MemoUTILITY STITCHES To select a different stitchSelecting Stitching MemoTo erase the stitch and select a different one Overcasting Stitches Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot “G”UTILITY STITCHES Overcasting Stitches Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot “J”Memo Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter UTILITY STITCHESa Remove the presser foot b Lower the presser foot lever, and then manually thread the needleMemo Overcasting StitcheshSelect a stitch j Position the fabric in the side cutterBasting Basic StitchingUTILITY STITCHES Basic stitching Basic StitchingBlind Hem Stitching Sew a blind hem according to the following procedureUTILITY STITCHES Blind Hem Stitching MemoIf the needle catches too much of the hem fold gSew with the fold of the hem against the presser foot guideUTILITY STITCHES Buttonhole Stitching/Button SewingButton Buttonhole sewing Buttonhole Stitching/Button SewingUTILITY STITCHES a Presser foot scaleb Length of buttonhole Diameter + thickness of button c 5 mm 3/16 inchButtonhole Stitching/Button Sewing i Raiseposition.the buttonhole lever to its originalUTILITY STITCHES MemoSewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics Button sewing Buttonhole Stitching/Button SewingMemo j When you are finished attaching the buttonUTILITY STITCHES Zipper Insertion Inserting a centered zipperA zipper can be sewn in place Zipper InsertionUTILITY STITCHES Inserting a side zipper Zipper InsertionUTILITY STITCHES a Basting stitchinga Pin on the left side b Needle drop point a Right side of fabric b End of zipper opening c Reverse stitchesZipper Insertion n Remove the basting stitchingZipper/piping Insertion A zipper and piping can be sewn in placeInserting a centered zipper UTILITY STITCHESInserting a piping Zipper/piping InsertionSewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Stretch stitchingElastic attaching Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attachedSewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching UTILITY STITCHESAppliqué stitching Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingPatchwork crazy quilt stitching PiecingUTILITY STITCHES a 6.5 mm 1/4 inchMemo QuiltingAppliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Free-motion quilting UTILITY STITCHESAppliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Satin stitching using the sewing speed controllere Turnstitch.on the sewing machine, and then select a Memo UTILITY STITCHESReinforcement Stitching Triple stretch stitchingBar tack stitching Reinforcement StitchingMemo UTILITY STITCHESDarning Reinforcement StitchingMemo UTILITY STITCHESEyelet Stitching Eyelet StitchingMemo Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine Decorative StitchingUTILITY STITCHES Fagoting Decorative StitchingSmocking Scallop stitchingUTILITY STITCHES Shell tuck stitching Decorative StitchingJoining Heirloom stitchingUTILITY STITCHES a Wrong side of fabric b 6.5 mm 1/4 inch seam allowanceDecorative Stitching UTILITY STITCHES a 4 mm 3/16 inchSewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns Sewing beautiful patternsSewing patterns Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative PatternsCombining patterns MemoUTILITY STITCHES a Select the first patternRepeat sewing patterns Checking the selected patternSewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns a Single b RepeatedUTILITY STITCHES Changing the pattern sizebPressis displayed.or Stitch length keys until X The settings screen appears Changing the stitch densityMemo Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative PatternsChanging the pattern length UTILITY STITCHESMirror imaging the pattern MemoSewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns a Normal b Mirror-imagedSaving patterns Retrieving a patternMemo MemoRealigning the pattern MemoSewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns selected withUTILITY STITCHES gPress or Stitch width keysDrawing a sketch of the pattern Designing a PatternDesigning a Pattern Entering the pattern data UTILITY STITCHESMemo Designing a PatterngSelect , and then press OK key To edit the position of a pointExamples of designs UTILITY STITCHES4 APPENDIX Stitch Settings Utility stitchesAPPENDIX Left Straight stitch CenterStitch Settings Overcasting stitch Blind hem stitch Appliqué stitch Shell tuck stitchStraight stitch that looks hand-sewn Appliqué stitchAPPENDIX Fagoting stitch Elastic attaching stitchRick-rack stitch Decorative stitch Serpentine stitch Hem stitching Buttonhole stitchStitch Settings Buttonhole stitch Darning stitch Bar tack stitchEyelet stitch Side cutter Button- sewing stitchOther stitches MemoAPPENDIX Pattern Stitch TypeStitch Settings MemoUtility possibleMemo MemoAPPENDIX Gothic fontMemo Stitch Settingsstitches Outline style Care and Maintenance Cleaning the machine surfaceCleaning the race Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described belowGrasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out Care and MaintenanceDo not apply oil to the bobbin case Troubleshooting APPENDIXTroubleshooting The upper threadbreaks The lower thread isAPPENDIX skippedThe thread tension is incorrectTroubleshooting the LCDError messages APPENDIXCancelling the operation beep Nothing appears in the LCDOperation beep TroubleshootingePress Cancel/clear key or OK key APPENDIXdPress. or Stitch width keys to select To return to , press or Stitch width keysNumerics Troubleshooting / IndexIndex Page Index English 885-U22 XE0403-001 Printed in China