Carina 8380B User manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety should always
be followed, including the following:
Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.
1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in.
2. Always unplug this appliance from the electric outlet
immediately after using and before cleaning.
. Always unplug before re-lamping. Replace bulb with same
type rated 10 watts (110-120V area) or 15 watts (220-240V
area).
1. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary
when this appliance is used by or near children.
2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in
this manual. Use only attachments recommended by the
manufacturer as contained in this manual.
. Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug,
if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged,
or dropped into water.
Return the appliance to the nearest authorized dealer or
service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical
adjustment.
4. Never operate the appliance with any air openings blocked.
Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot
controller free from accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
5. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is
required around the sewing machine needle.
6. Always use the proper needle plate, The wrong plate can
cause the needle to break.
7. Do not use bent needles.
8. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the
needle causing it to break.
9. Switch the sewing machine off ("O") when making any
adjustments in the needle area, such as threading needle,
changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot,
and the like.
10.Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet
when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any
other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction
manual.
11.Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
12.Do not use outdoors.
1 .Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used
or where oxygen is being administered.
14.To disconnect, turn all controls to the off ("O") position, then
remove plug from outlet.
15.Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug,
not the cord.
16.The sound pressure level under normal operating conditions
is 75dB(A).
17.
This sewing machine is intended for household use only.
DANGER-
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the ris of electric shoc :
WARNING-To reduce the ris of burns, fire, electric
shoc , or injury to persons:
Please turn off the machine or unplug when the machine is
not properly operated.

Congratulations:
As the owner of a new sewing machine, you will enjoy precision quality stitching on all types of fabrics,
from multiple layers of denim to delicate silks.
Your sewing machine offers the ultimate in simplicity and ease of operation. For your safety and to fully
enjoy the many advantages and ease of operation of your sewing machine, we recommend that you read
all the important safeguards and use and care instructions in this instruction book.
May we suggest that before you start to use your sewing machine, you discover the many features and
advantages by going through this instruction book, step by step, while seated at your sewing machine.

Principal parts of the Machine .................................................2/
Installing the snap-in sewing table .............................................5
Two-step presser foot lifter.........................................................8
Adjusting presser foot pressure..................................................8
Inserting and changing needles ...............................................12
Automatic needle threader (optional) .......................................14
Raising the bobbin thread ........................................................16
How to choose your pattern .....................................................19
Straight stitching and needle position.......................................20
Zigzag stitching ........................................................................21
Blind hem/ Lingerie stitch .........................................................22
Sew 4-step buttonholes............................................................24
Applique and blindstitch applique.............................................29
Quilting functions...................................................................... 0
Mending.................................................................................... 1
Staystitching ............................................................................. 2
Traditional PinTucks.................................................................
Gathering.................................................................................. 4
Couching .................................................................................. 5
Maintenance............................................................................. 6
Accessories ................................................................................4
Connecting machine to power source ........................................6
Changing the bulb ......................................................................7
Attaching the presser foot holder ...............................................9
Winding the bobbin...................................................................10
Inserting the bobbin..................................................................11
Threading the upper thread......................................................1
Thread tension .........................................................................15
Reverse sewing/ Remove the work/ Cutting the thread ...........17
Matching needle/ fabric/ thread ................................................18
Sewing on buttons....................................................................2
Zippers and piping....................................................................25
Mutlti-stitch zig-zag/ Bar tack ...................................................26
Free motion darning, stippling ..................................................27
Decorative stitches ...................................................................28
Trouble shooting guide............................................................. 7
List of contents

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1. Thread tension dial
2. Presser foot pressure adjustment
. Thread take-up lever
4. Reverse sewing lever
5. Thread cutter
6. Presser foot
7. Needle plate
8. Removable sewing table/ accessory storage
9. Bobbin stopper
10. Stitch length dial
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12. Pattern selector dial
Pattern indicator window
Principal parts of the machine
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Principal parts of the machine
1 . Horizontal spool pin
14. Bobbin winder
15. Handwheel
16. Power and light switch
17. Main plug socket
18. Bobbin thread guide
19. Upper thread guide
20. Face plate
21. Handle
22. Presser foot lever 15
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Accessories
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Standard accessories
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Extra accessories (optional)
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Standard accessories
a. All purpose foot
b. Zipper foot
c. Buttonhole foot
d. Button sewing foot
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L-screwdriver
Seam ripper/ brush
Oil bottle
Pack of needles ( x)
Bobbin ( x)
Darning plate
I Spool holder (large&small)
m. Satin stitch foot
n. Overcasting foot
o. Blind hem foot
p. Darning/ Embroidery foot
q. Hemmer foot
r. Cording foot
s. Quilting foot
t. Gathering foot
u. Working foot
Extra accessories (optional)
Edge/quilting guide

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Installing the snap-in sewing table
Keep the snap-in sewing table horizontal, and push it in the
direction of the arrow. (1)
The inside of the snap-in sewing table can be utilized as an
accessory box.
To open, lift up at the point of the arrow. (2)

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Connecting machine to power source
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Connect the machine to a power source as illustrated. (1)
This appliance is equipped with a polarized plug which must be
used with the appropriate polarized outlet. (2)
Unplug power cord when machine is not in use.
The foot control pedal regulates the sewing speed. ( )
Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt as to connect machine
to power source.
Unplug power cord when machine is not in use.
The foot control must be used with the appliance by KD-1902
(110-120V area)/ KD-2902 (220-240V area) manufactured by
ZHEJIANG FOUNDER MOTOR CORPORATION LTD. (China)
Press main switch (A) for power and light on " l ".
For appliance with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than
the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is
intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If it does not
fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do
not modify the plug in any way.
Attention:
Foot control
Attention:
Sewing light
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Polarized attachment plug
Conductor intended
to be grounded

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C
Disconnect the machine from the power supply by removing the
plug from the main socket!
Replace bulb with same type rated 10 watts (110-120V area) or
15 watts (220-240V area).
- Remove the screw (A) as illustrated. (1)
- Remove the face plate (B).
- Unscrew the bulb and install a new one (C). (2)
- Replace the face plate and tighten screw.
Should there be any problem, ask your local dealer for advice.
Changing the bulb
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Two-step presser foot lifter
When sewing several layers or thick fabrics, the presser foot
can be raised for easy positioning of the
work. (A)
to a high rise position
The presser foot pressure of the machine has been pre-set and
requires no particular readjustment according to the type of
fabric (light-or-heavy weight).
However, if you need to adjust the presser foot pressure, turn
the presser adjusting screw with a coin.
For sewing very thin fabric, loosen the pressure by turning the
screw counter , and for heavy fabric, tighten by
turning it clockwise.
counterclockwise
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Adjusting presser foot pressure

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Attaching the presser foot holder
Raise the presser bar (a). Attach the presser foot holder (b) as
illustrated. (1)
Lower the presser foot holder (b) until the cut-out (c) is directly
above the pin (d). (2)
Raise the lever (e). Lower the presser foot holder (b) and the
presser foot (f) will engage automatically.
Raise the presser foot. ( )
Raise the lever (e) and the foot disengages.
Attach the seam guide (g) in the slot as illustrated. Adjust
according to need for hems, pleats, etc. (4)
Turn power switch to off ("O") when carrying out any of the
above operations!
Attaching the presser foot
Removing the presser foot
Attaching the seam guide
Attention:
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Winding the bobbin
- Place thread and spool holder big or small spool pin. (1/2)
- Wind thread anticlockwise around bobbin winder tension discs ( ).
- Thread bobbin as illustrated and place on spindle (4).
- Push bobbin to right (5).
- Hold thread end (6).
- Step on foot control pedal (7).
- Cut thread (8).
- Press bobbin to left (9) and remove.
Please Note:
When the bobbin winder spindle is in "bobbin winding" position,
the machine will not sew and the hand wheel will not turn. To
start sewing, push the bobbin winder spindle to the left (sewing
position).
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Inserting the bobbin
When inserting or removing the bobbin, the needle must be
fully raised.
Attention:
- Open the hinged cover (1)
- Pull the bobbin case tab (a) and remove the bobbin case. (2)
- Hold the bobbin case with one hand. Insert the bobbin so that
the thread runs in a clockwise direction (arrow) ( ).
- Pull the thread through the slit and under the finger (4).
- Hold the bobbin case by the hinged latch (5).
- Insert it into the shuttle (6).
Turn power switch to off ("O") before inserting or removing
the bobbin.
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Inserting and changing needles
Change the needle regularly, especially if it is showing signs of
wear and causing problems.
For best sewing results always use SINGER Brand Needles.
Insert the needle
A. Loosen the needle clamp screw and tighten again after
inserting the new needle. (1)
B. The flat side of the shaft should be towards the back.
C/D. Insert the needle as far up as it will go.
Turn power switch to off ("O") before inserting or removing
the needle.
Needles must be in perfect condition. (2)
Problems can occur with:
A. Bent needles
B. Blunt needles
C. Damaged points
Attention:
as illustrated:
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Threading the upper thread
This is a simple operation but it is important to carry out correctly
as by not doing so .
- Start by raising the needle to its highest point (1), and also
raise the presser foot to release the tension discs.
For safety, it is strongly suggested you turn off the
power before threading.
- Lift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on the holder
with the thread coming off the spool as shown. For small
thread spools, place small side of spool holder next to spool.(2)
- Draw thread from spool through the upper thread guide ( ) and
pulling thread through pre-tension spring as illustrated.
- Thread tension module by leading thread down right channel
and up left channel (4). During this process it is helpful to hold
the thread between the spool and thread guide ( ).
- At the top of this movement pass thread from right to left
through the slotted eye of the take-up lever and then
downwards again. (5)
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(7)
several sewing problems could result
Note:
Now pass thread behind the thin wire needle clamp guide (6)
and then down to the needle which should be threaded from
front to back.
- Pull about 6-8 inches of thread to the rear beyond the needle
eye. Trim thread to length with built in thread cutter.
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Automatic needle threader (optional)
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* The automatic needle threader is a factory installed option. If
your machine has this option use the following instructions:
- Raise the needle to its highest position.
- Press lever (A) down as far as it will go.
- The threader automatically swings to the threading position (B).
- Pass thread around thread guide (C).
- Pass the thread in front of the needle around the hook (D)
from bottom to top.
- Release lever (A).
- Pull the thread through the needle eye.
Turn power switch to off ("O")!
Attention:

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Thread tension
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Upper thread tension
Lower thread tension
Please note:
Basic thread tension setting: "4"
To increase the tension, turn the dial to the next number up.
To reduce the tension, turn the dial to the next number down.
A.Normal thread tension for straight stitch sewing.
B.Thread tension too loose for straight stitch sewing. Turn dial
to higher number.
C.Thread tension too tight for straight stitch sewing. Turn dial to
lower number.
D.Normal thread tension for zig zag and decorative sewing.
Correct thread tension is when a small amount of the upper
thread appears on the bottom side of fabric.
To test the bobbin thread tension, remove the bobbin case and
bobbin and hold it by suspending it by the thread. Jerk it once or
twice. If the tension is correct, the thread will unwind by about
an inch or two. If the tension is too tight, it does not unwind at all.
If the tension is too loose, it will drop too much. To adjust, turn
the small screw on the side of the bobbin case.
- Proper setting of tension is important to good sewing.
- There is no single tension setting appropriate for all stitch
functions, thread or fabric.
- A balanced tension (identical stitches both top and bottom) is
usually only desirable for straight stitch construction sewing.
- 90% of all sewing will be between " " and "5" .
- For zig zag and decorative sewing stitch functions, thread
tension should generally be less than for straight stitch sewing.
- For all decorative sewing you will always obtain a nicer stitch
and less fabric puckering when the upper thread appears on
the bottom side of your fabric.

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Raising the bobbin thread
Hold the upper thread with the left hand. Turn the handwheel (1)
towards you (counterclockwise) lowering, then raising needle.
If it is difficult to raise the bobbin thread, check to make sure
the thread is not trapped by the hinged cover or the Removable
Sewing Table.
Gently pull on the upper thread to bring the bobbin thread up
through the needle plate hole (2).
Lay both threads to the back under the presser foot. ( )
Note:
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Reverse sewing
Removing the wor
Cutting the thread
To secure the beginning and the end of a seam, press down the
reverse sewing lever (A).
Sew a few reverse stitches. Release the lever and the machine
will sew forwards again. (1)
Turn the handwheel counterclockwise to bring the thread take
up lever to its highest position, raise the presser foot and
remove work behind (2)the needle and presser foot.
Pull the threads behind the presser foot. Guide the threads to
the side of the face plate and into thread cutter (B).
Pull threads down to cut. ( )
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