Setting The Thread Tension - Brother 888-F52 Operation Manual

Setting the Stitch

Setting the thread tension

You may need to change the thread tension, depending on the
fabric and thread being used.
■ Correct thread tension
The upper thread and the bobbin thread should cross near
the center of the fabric. Only the upper thread should be
visible from the right side of the fabric, and only the
bobbin thread should be visible from the wrong side of the
fabric.
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1 Wrong side of fabric
2 Right side of fabric
3 Upper thread
4 Bobbin thread
■ Upper thread is too tight
If the bobbin thread is visible from the right side of the
fabric, the upper thread is too tight.
Loosen the thread tension.
Note
• If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the
upper thread may be too tight. In this case, refer
to "Installing the bobbin" on page B-18 and
rethread the bobbin thread.
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1 Wrong side of fabric
2 Right side of fabric
3 Upper thread
4 Bobbin thread
5 The bobbin thread is visible from the right side of the
fabric.
■ Upper thread is too loose
If the upper thread is visible from the wrong side of the
fabric, the upper thread is too loose.
Tighten the thread tension.
Note
• If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded, the
upper thread may be too loose. In this case, refer
to "Upper Threading" on page B-21 and rethread
the upper thread.
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1 Wrong side of fabric
2 Right side of fabric
3 Upper thread
4 Bobbin thread
5 The upper thread is visible from the wrong side of the
fabric.
Note
• If the upper thread is not threaded correctly or
the bobbin is not installed correctly, it may not
be possible to set the correct thread tension. If
the correct thread tension cannot be achieved,
rethread the upper thread and insert the bobbin
correctly.
■ Adjusting the thread tension
Using thread tension key (For models equipped with
thread tension key. Refer to page B-8)
Use the "-" and "+" keys.
Each time the "-" key is pressed less tension is applied.
Each time the "+" key is pressed more tension is applied.
Memo
• Press to return the setting to its default.
Using thread tension dial (For models equipped with
thread tension dial. Refer to page B-8)
Pushing the thread tension dial toward the left makes the
thread tension looser.
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