Carina Classic User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

When using an electrical appliance,
basic safety always be followed,
including the following:
Read all instructions before using this
sewing machine.
To reduce the risk of
electric shock:
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.
3. 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.
3. 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 block. 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.
13.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.
This sewing machine is intended for
household use only.
DANGER
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING To reduce the risk of
burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons:
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

List of contents
Details of the Machine .........................................................................................1
Accessories..........................................................................................................2
Installing the snap-in sewing table .......................................................................3
Connecting machine to power source..................................................................4
Changing the bulb................................................................................................5
Adjust presser foot pressure ................................................................................6
Attaching the presser foot holder .........................................................................7
Winding the bobbin ..............................................................................................8
Inserting the bobbin .............................................................................................9
Threading the upper thread ...............................................................................10
Thread tension ...................................................................................................11
Bringing up the lower thread ..............................................................................12
Starting to sew ...................................................................................................13
Matching needle/ fabric/ thread..........................................................................14
Three needle position dial / Twin needle (Optional)...........................................15
Stitch width / length dial .....................................................................................16
Zipper foot..........................................................................................................17
Button sewing foot .............................................................................................17
Patch work .........................................................................................................18
Applique .............................................................................................................18
Monogramming and embroidering with embroidery hoop..................................19
Overcasting foot (Optional) ................................................................................20
Darning/ Embroidery foot (Optional) ..................................................................20
Hemmer foot (Optional) .....................................................................................21
Cording foot (Optional).......................................................................................21
Walking foot (Optional).......................................................................................22
Quilting foot (Optional) .......................................................................................23
Gathering foot (Optional) ...................................................................................23
Maintenance ......................................................................................................24
Trouble shooting guide.......................................................................................25
Inserting the needle .............................................................................................5
Two-step presser foot lever..................................................................................6

Details of the machine
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1 .Three Needle
position dial
2 .Tension dial
3 .Presser foot
pressure adjustment
4 .Thread take-up
lever
5 .Face cover
6 .Thread cutting
7 .Presser foot
8 .Needle plate
9 .Sewing table and
accessory box
10.Horizontal spool pin
11.Bobbin winder
12.Hole for second
spool pin
13.Handwheel
14.Power and light
switch
15.Main plug socket
16.Stitch width dial
17.Stitch length dial
18.Reverse lever
19.Bobbin thread guide
20.Upper thread guide
21.Handle
22.Presser foot lifter
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Accessories
Standard accessories
Extra accessories
a. All purpose foot
b. Zipper foot
c. Button sewing foot
d. L-screwdriver
e. Seam ripper/ brush
f. Oil bottle
g. Spool holder
h. Pack of needles (3x)
i. Bobbin (3x)
j. Seam guide
k. Darning plate
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n. Satin stitch foot
o. Overcasting foot
p. Darning/ Embroidery foot
q. Hemmer foot
r. Cording foot
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Second spool pin
Spool pin felt
Gathering foot
Quilting foot
Twin needle
Walking foot
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Standard accessories
Extra accessories (optional)
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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.
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Keep the snap-in sewing
table horizontal, and push
it in the direction of the
arrow.

Connecting machine to power source
Connect the machine to a power
source as illustrated.
Unplug power cord when machine
is not in use.
Press main switch for power and
light on. (" l ")
Foot control 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 4C-316B
(110-120V area) / 4C-326G
(230V area) / 4C-316C, 4C-326C
(220-240V area) manufactured by
Panasonic Co., Ltd.(TW) or KD-
1902 (110-120V area)/ KD-2902
(220-240V area) manufactured by
ZHEJIANG FOUNDER MOTOR
CORPORATION Ltd. (China)
Attention:
Attention:
Sewing light
Foot control
Polarized attachment plug
Conductor
lntended to be grounded
IMPORTANT NOTICE
If the appliance has a polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other). To reduce the
risk of electric shock, this plug will fit in a
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does
not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it
still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician.
Do not modify the plug in any way.
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Changing the bulb
Disconnect the machine from
the power supply by removing
the plug from the main socket!
- Loosen screw as illustrated.
- Remove the face cover.
- Unscrew the bulb and fit new
one.
- Replace the cover and
tighten screw.
Should there be any problem.
Ask your local dealer for
advice.
Needles must be in perfect
condition. Change the needle
regularly, especially if it is
showing signs of wear and
causing problems.
Insert the needle following the
illustrated instructions.
A. Loosen the needle clamp
screw and tighten again
after inserting the new
needle.
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").
Attention:
A
B
C
D
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Inserting the needle

Two-step presser foot lever
When sewing several layers
or thick fabrics, the presser
foot can be raised a second
stage for easy positioning of
the work.
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The presser foot pressure of
the machine has ben 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
clockwise, and for heavy
fabric, tighten by turning it
clockwise.
Adjust presser foot pressure

Attaching the presser foot holder
Attaching the presser foot
holder
Attaching the presser foot
Removing the presser foot
Attaching the seam guide
Raise the presser foot clamp
(a).
Attach the presser foot
holder (b) as illustrated.
Lower the presser foot holder
(b) until the cut-out (c) is
directly above the pin "d".
Raise the lever (e).
Lower the presser foot holder
(a) 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.
Turn power switch to off
("O") when carrying out
any of the above
operations!
Attention:
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a
e
b
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d
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f
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Winding the bobbin
- Place thread and spool
holder onto spool pin (1).
For smaller spools of thread
place spool holder with
small side next to spool (2).
- Wind thread clockwise
around bobbin winder
tension discs (3).
- 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). Push bobbin
to left (9) and remove.
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).
Please Note:
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Inserting the bobbin
When inserting or removing
the bobbin, the needle must
be fully raised.
- Open the hinged cover.
- Hold the bobbin case with
one hand. Insert the bobbin
so that the thread runs in a
clockwise direction (arrow).
- Put the thread under the
tension spring.
- Hold the bobbin case by the
hinged latch.
- Insert it into the shuttle.
Turn power switch to off
("O").
Attention:

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Threading the upper thread
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Attention:
Turn power switch to off
. Raise the needle
bar.
Follow completely the
numbered sequence in
upper threading. Should
you skip or fail to properly
engage the thread with
any of the thread guides,
you will not sew properly.
(1-5)
Continue to draw the
thread down and into the
needle bar thread guide.
Pass the thread through
the eye of the needle from
front to back. Leave loose
about 10 cm (4") of thread.
(6)
("O")

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Thread tension
Lower thread tension
Upper thread tension
Note:
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.
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
B. Upper thread tension
too loose
C.Upper thread tension
too tight
The bobbin thread
tension does not
normally have to be
adjusted.
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Bringing up the lower thread
Raise the presser foot.
Hold the upper thread
loosely with the left hand.
Turn the hand wheel
forwards until the needle
is raised. The hand wheel
will turn one complete turn.
Pull on the upper thread
lightly. Bobbin thread will
come up in a loop.
Pull both upper and
bobbin threads about 10
cm toward the back of
presser foot.

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Starting to sew
Reverse sewing
Removing the work
At the end of seam, press
down the reverse sewing
lever. Sew a few reverse
stitches. Release the lever
and the machine will sew
forwards again.
Turn the handwheel
towards to bring the
thread take up lever to its
highest position, raise the
presser foot and remove
work towards the back.
Hold the threads behind
the presser foot with both
hands, guide them to the
slit (A) and press down.
Cutting the thread
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NEEDLES
HA 1
15 1
15 1/705H
15 1/705H
(SUK)
130 PCL
Standard sharp needles. Sizes
range thin to large. 9 (65) to 18(110)
Semi-ball point needle, scarfed.
9(65) to 18(110)
Full ball point needle 9(65) to
18(110)
Leather needles. 12(80) to 18(110)
Natural woven fabrics-wool, cotton, silk, etc.
Qiana. Not recommended for double knits.
Natural and synthetic woven fabrics,
polyester blends. Knits-polyesters,
interlocks, tricot, single and double knits.
Can be used instead of 15 1 for sewing all
fabrics.
Sweater knits, Lycra, swimsuit fabric,
elastic.
Leather, vinyl, upholstery. (Leaves smaller
hole than standard large needle.)
EXPLANATION TYPE OF FABRIC
Matching needle/ fabric/ thread
Note twin needle:
1. Twin needles, can be purchased for utility and decorative work.
2. When sewing with twin needles, the stitch width dial should be set at less than "3" and set the needle
position dial to middle position.
3. European needles show sizes 65, 70, 80 etc. American and Japanese needles show size 9, 11, 12 etc.
4. Replace needle often (approximately every other garment ) and / or at first thread breakage or
skipped stitches.
NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE
NEEDLE SIZE
9-11(65-75)
12(80)
14(90)
16(100)
18(110)
Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile,
serge, silk , muslin, Qiana, interlocks,
cotton knits, tricot, jerseys, crepes,
woven polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics.
Medium weight fabrics-cotton, satin,
kettleclote, sailcloth, double knits,
lightweight woollens.
Medium weight fabrics-cotton duck,
woolen, heavier knits, terrycloth, denims.
Heavyweight fabrics-canvas, woolens,
outdoor tent and quilted fabrics, denims,
upholstery material (light to medium).
Heavy woollens, overcoat fabrics,
upholstery fabrics, some leathers and
vinyls.
Light-duty thread in cotton, nylon or
polyester.
Most threads sold are medium size
and suitable for these fabrics and
needle sizes. Use polyester threads on
synthetic materials and cotton on
natural woven fabrics for best results.
Always use the same thread on top
and bottom.
Heavy duty thread, carpet thread. (Use
heavy foot pressure-large numbers.)
FABRICS THREAD
IMPORTANT: Match needle size to thread size and weight of farbic.
NEEDLE, FABRIC SELECTION
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Three needle position dial / Twin needle
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Three needle position dial The needle position can be
altered with the "Three needle
position dial". For normal work,
the needle position is middle. For
edge stitching or sewing parallel
lines of top stitch, select needle
position left or right.
A. Left needle position
B. Middle needle position
C. Right needle position
- For twin needle sewing, insert
the extra spool pin (include with
the accessories) into the hole
on top of the machine. (See
page 5 and 6)
- Make sure that the two threads
used to thread the twin needle
are of the same weight. You can
use one or two color.
- Insert the twin needle in the
same way as single needle. Flat
side of needle should face away
from you.
- Thread each needle separately.
- When sewing with twin needle,
always proceed slowly, and
make sure to maintain a low
speed to insure quality stitching.
Use needle position "Middle"
only. The stitch width should
not be more than "3". For
safety's sake, turn the
handwheel to check that the
needle does not go into the
stitch plate.
Twin needle (Optional)
Attention:
L M R
Straight
Zig-zag

Stitch width / length dial
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Function of stitch width dial
Function of stitch length dial
The maximum zigzag stitch width
for zigzag stitching is "5",
however, the width can be
reduced on any patterns. The
width increases as you move
zigzag dial from "0" to "5". For
twin needle sewing, never set the
width wider than "3".
Set the stitch width dial to "0".
The stitch length is controlled with
the stitch length dial. While "2" or
"3" on the dial gives a suitable
stitch length for ordinary
purposes.
Generally speaking the finer the
fabric the finer the thread and
shorter the stitch length, the
heavier the fabric the thicker the
thread and longer the stitch
length.
At "0" the fabric will not move
ahead, and the needle will keep
piercing the same point.
The density of zigzag stitches
increases as the setting of stitch
length dial approaches "0".
Neat zigzag stitches are usually
achieved at "2.5" or below.
Closed up zigzag stitches (close
together) are referred to as a
"satin stitch".
Straight stitching
Zigzag stitching
Stitch width dial
Stitch length dial
4321
0.5 0
4321
0.5
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Stitch width: 0~5
Stitch length: 4
Stitch width: 0
Stitch length: 0~4
Stitch width: 5
Stitch length: 0.5~4

Zipper foot
The zip foot can be inserted right or
left, depending on which side of the
foot you are going to sew.
To sew past the zip pull, lower the
needle into the fabric, raise the
presser foot and push the zip pull
behind the presser foot. Lower the
foot and continue to sew.
It is also possible to sew in a length
of cord, into a bias strip to form a
"welt".
According to thickness of fabric to
set stitch length control.
Needle position Stitch width Stitch length
Middle 0 1~4
Button sewing foot
Install the darning plate. This will cover
the feeddog and the stitch length will
be disabled
Position the work under the foot. Place
the button on the marked position,
lower the foot, adjust stitch width to "0"
and sew a few securing stitches.
Adjust the stitch width
. Turn the handwheel to check
that the needle goes cleanly into the
left or right hole of the button, and sew
on the button. Adjust the stitch width to
"0" and sew a few securing stitches.
If a shank is required, place a darning
needle on top of the button and sew.
For buttons with 4 holes, sew through
the front two holes first, push work
forward and then sew through the
back two holes as described.
according to the
button
.
Needle position Stitch width Stitch length
Left or Right Any 0
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