Brother 888-X53, 888-X54, 888-X55, 888-X56 Operation, Included accessories, The main parts, Optional accessories, Thread tension, ■■Flat bed attachment, ■■Correct tension, ■■Upper tension is too tight

			Operation
			Manual
			Sewing Machine
				Video tutorials included on
				DVD.
Included accessories						888-X53/X54/X55/X56
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1	2		3	4	5	6	7
No.		Part Name				Part Code
					Americas	Others
1	Zigzag foot “J” (on machine)					XC4901-121
2	Buttonhole foot “A”					X59369-321
3	Zipper foot “I”					XE9369-001
4	Bobbin (One is on machine)				SA156	SFB:XA5539-151
5	Needle set (90/14 needle)				3-piece set: XE5328-001
					2-piece set: XE7064-001
6	Screwdriver					XF3557-001
					Model KD-1902 for 110-120V area

XF4097-001

The main parts

	3	2	1
4
			A
5			0	B
6			9
				E
				C
		8	F	D

7 Foot controller	KD-1902 for 110-127V area (Brazil only)
	Model KD-2902 for 220-240V area

Note

●● The included accessories vary depending on the machine model.

●● The foot controller part code differs depending on the country or region. Contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center.

Optional accessories

1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
No.		Part Name				Part Code
					Americas	Others
1	Darning Plate					XC6063-021
2	Button sewing foot “M”					XE2137-001

ABobbin winder

This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use as the lower thread.

BSpool pin

This holds the spool of thread.

CThread guide

This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine.

DThread take-up leverEUpper tension-control dial

This controls the tension of the upper thread.

FThread cutter

Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.

GFlat bed attachment with accessory compartmentHPresser footIReverse sewing lever

Push this lever to stitch in the reverse direction.

JButtonhole fine-adjustment screwKPattern selection dial

Rotate the dial in either direction to choose the stitch you want.

LHandwheel

Used to manually raise and lower the needle.

MMain power and sewing light switch You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on and off.

NFoot controller jack / socket

Plug in the foot controller plug and connect the machine to the power supply.

OPresser foot lever

Used to raise and lower the presser foot.

PFoot controller

You can use this to control the sewing speed, and to start and stop sewing.

3	Walking Foot	SA107	F034N: XC2165-002
4	Quilting Foot	SA129	F005N: XC1948-052
5	1/4-inch Quilting Foot	SA125	F001N: XC1944-052
6	Narrow Hemmer Foot	SA127	F003N: XC1945-052
7	Blind Stitch Foot	SA134	F018N: XC1976-052
8	Quilting guide	SA132	F016N: XC2215-052

Note

●● The optional accessories are to be purchased separately. Depending on the model you purchased, some accessories may be included with your machine.

■■Flat bed attachment

The accessories can be stored in a compartment inside the flat bed attachment.

Slide the attachment to the left to open.

Storage compartment

Thread tension

The tension of the thread will affect the quality of your stitches. You may need to adjust it when you change fabric or thread. We recommend that you do a test sample on scrap of a fabric before you start to sew.

■■Correct tension

Correct tension is important as too much or too little tension will weaken your seams or cause puckers on your fabric.

Back of fabric

Surface of fabric

Upper thread

Lower thread

■■Upper tension is too tight

Loops will appear on the surface of the fabric.

Note

●● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too tight. In this case, refer to “1 Lower threading” of Sheet 1 to rethread the bobbin thread.

Back of fabric
Surface
of fabric
Upper		Loops appear on
thread
	Lower	surface of fabric

thread

Solution: Reduce the tension by turning the upper tension control dial to a lower number.

■■Upper tension is too loose

Loops appear on the back of the fabric.

Note

●● If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too loose. In this case, refer to “2 Upper threading” on Sheet 1 and rethread the upper thread.

	Loops appear
Back of fabric	on back of
	fabric
Surface
of fabric
Upper
thread	Lower thread

Solution: Increase the tension by turning the upper tension control dial to a higher number.