Adjusting The Presser Foot Pressure; Adjusting The Tension Dials - Brother 884-B31 Operation Manual

Adjusting the presser
foot pressure
Turn the pressure adjustment screw on the left of
the top of the machine. Refer to the value on the
screw to make the adjustment.
The normal setting is "2".
a
<A>
1 Less pressure
2 More pressure
<A> Selection mark

Adjusting the tension dials

There is a thread tension dial for each needle
thread, the looper thread and the top cover thread.
The correct thread tension may vary according to
the type and thickness of the fabric and the type of
thread used. Thread tension adjustments may be
necessary for any change in sewing materials.
„ Cover stitch model
1 2

4 4
1 The tension dial marked in yellow is for the left needle thread.
2 The tension dial marked in green is for the center needle
thread.
3 The tension dial marked in pink is for the right needle thread.
4 The tension dial marked in blue is for the looper thread.
„ Top cover stitch model
1 2
4 4
1 The tension dial marked in yellow is for the left needle thread.
2 The tension dial marked in green is for the center needle
thread.
3 The tension dial marked in pink is for the right needle thread.
4 The tension dial marked in purple is for the top cover thread.
5 The tension dial marked in blue is for the looper thread.
b
3
4

4 4
3 4 5

4 4 4
„ Tension control
Sewing is possible at position "4" for most
circumstances. (Standard: SPAN #60)
If the stitch quality is insufficient, select a different
tension setting.
1 For heavy tension: 4 to 6
2 For light tension: 4 to 2
3 For medium tension: 5 to 3
<A> Tension selection mark
CAUTION
Make sure that the thread is properly seated in the
tension discs.
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3
2
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