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
l.
m.
n. Satin stitch foot
o. Overcasting foot
p. Darning/ Embroidery foot
q. Hemmer foot
r. Cording foot
s.
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v.
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.
3
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.
4
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.
6
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
b
c
d
e
f
a
g
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