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Brother N5V, NX-450 Understanding the LCD Screens, Memo, d Stitch length mm e Stitch width mm

Models: NX-450 N5V

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GETTING READY ————————————————————————————————————————————

Understanding the LCD Screens

The LCD screen, located on the front at the right of the sewing machine, displays the settings for the selected stitch and error messages if operations are performed incorrectly.When the sewing machine is turned on, the LCD comes on and the following screen appears.

aPresser foot that should be used

bStitch mode

cSelected stitch

dStitch length (mm)

eStitch width (mm)

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Memo

zFor details on the error messages that appear when an operation is performed incorrectly, refer to “Error messages” (page 148).

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Brother N5V Understanding the LCD Screens, Memo, a Presser foot that should be used b Stitch mode c Selected stitch

Contents

Computerized Sewing Machine Read when additional information is requiredOperation Manual Read before useImportant Safety Instructions 8 For repair or adjustment 7 For a longer service lifeSave these instructions 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 Operation panelStitch mode keys i-l 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 off the machine Turning on the machineTurning the Machine On/Off d Stitch length mm e Stitch width mm Understanding the LCD ScreensMemo a Presser foot that should be used b Stitch mode c Selected stitchChanging 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 screen language Adjusting the brightness of the LCDChanging the Machine Settings Memo Winding/Installing the BobbinBobbin precautions Winding the bobbinWinding/Installing the Bobbin GETTING READY MemoIf the spool net is too long, fold it to fit the size of the spool 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 READYThreading the needle manually without using the needle threader Using the twin needleUpper Threading 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 READYRemoving the presser foot holder Adjusting the pressure of the presser footReplacing the Presser Foot GETTING READY Using the walking footReplacing the Presser Foot MemoeAttach the presser foot holder 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 procedureSewing Positioning the fabricMemo SEWING BASICS Starting to sewUsing the operation buttons Using the foot controllerSewing MemocTurn on the sewing machine SEWING BASICS Securing the stitchingSewing Cutting the threadMemo MemoSEWING BASICS Using the manual thread cutterAdjusting the Thread Tension Adjusting the Thread TensionChanging the tension of the upper thread SEWING BASICS Adjusting the Stitch Width and LengthAdjusting the stitch width MemoAdjusting the Stitch Width and Length Adjusting the stitch lengthMemo 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, andMemo Automatically cutting the threadSEWING BASICS a Select the stitch, and then adjust the stitch width and length Saving stitch settingsUseful Functions 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.32-47With direct selection Selecting stitchingUTILITY STITCHES aPress the stitch mode key for the stitch that you wish to use With number selectionMemo Selecting StitchingTo select a different stitch MemoMemo UTILITY STITCHESSelecting 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 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 stitchBasting Basic StitchingUTILITY STITCHES Basic Stitching Basic stitchingBlind Hem Stitching Sew a blind hem according to the following procedureUTILITY STITCHES gSew with the fold of the hem against the presser foot guide Blind Hem StitchingMemo If the needle catches too much of the hem foldUTILITY STITCHES Buttonhole Stitching/Button SewingButton 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 SewingUTILITY STITCHES MemoSewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Button sewingMemo j When you are finished attaching the buttonUTILITY STITCHES 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 STITCHESMemo QuiltingAppliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching UTILITY STITCHES Free-motion quiltingAppliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Satin stitching using the sewing speed controllere Turnstitch.on the sewing machine, and then select a UTILITY STITCHES MemoReinforcement Stitching Reinforcement StitchingTriple stretch stitching Bar tack stitchingUTILITY STITCHES MemoReinforcement Stitching DarningUTILITY STITCHES MemoEyelet Stitching Eyelet StitchingMemo Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine Decorative StitchingUTILITY STITCHES Decorative Stitching FagotingSmocking Scallop stitchingUTILITY STITCHES 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 PatternsUTILITY STITCHES Changing the pattern sizebPressis displayed.or Stitch length keys until 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 STITCHESDrawing a sketch of the pattern Designing a PatternDesigning a 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 APPENDIXMemo Stitch Settingsstitches Outline style Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below Care and MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface Cleaning the raceGrasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out Care and MaintenanceDo not apply oil to the bobbin case 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 selectNumerics Troubleshooting / IndexIndex Page Index English 885-U22 XE0403-001 Printed in China