CARINA 291875 User Manual
Instruction 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.
DANGER
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.
WARNING
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 the 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, a wrong needle 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 light.
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.
16. The sound pressure level under normal operating conditions is 75dB(A).
17. Please turn off the machine or unplug when the machine is not operating properly.
18. Never place anything on the foot controller.
19. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
20. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
-To reduce the risk of electric shock:
-To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This sewing machine is intended for household use only.
Contents
PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE MACHINE ..........................................................1
ACCESSORIES ................................................................................2
CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE ........................................3
Connecting the machine .......................................................................3
STARTING SEWING ...........................................................................4
Foot control.................................................................................4
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT ..............................................................5
TYPE OF PRESSER FOOT CHART ..............................................................6
REPLACING THE NEEDLE.....................................................................7
MATCHING NEEDLE/ FABRIC/ THREAD........................................................7
WINDING THE BOBBIN ......................................................................8-9
Bobbin winding ............................................................................8-9
INSERTING THE BOBBIN.....................................................................10
THREADING THE UPPER THREAD .........................................................11-12
USING THE NEEDLE THREADER .............................................................13
THREAD TENSION ...........................................................................14
RAISING UP THE LOWER THREAD ...........................................................15
CUTTING THE THREAD ......................................................................15
TWO-STEP PRESSER FOOT LIFTER ...........................................................16
TO RAISE OR DROP THE FEED DOGS .........................................................16
BUTTONS OF THE MACHINE ..............................................................17-18
LCD SCREEN ................................................................................19
PATTERN CHART ............................................................................20
OPERATION BUTTONS ....................................................................21-22
Start/stop button ............................................................................21
Reverse button .............................................................................21
Auto-lock button ............................................................................22
Needle up/ down position button ...............................................................22
MEMORY BUTTONS .........................................................................23
Memory button ............................................................................23
Clear button ...............................................................................23
Arrow button ..............................................................................23
FUNCTION BUTTONS......................................................................24-25
Stitch width adjustment button .................................................................24
Stitch length adjustment button ................................................................25
MODE selection button ......................................................................25
Mirror button...............................................................................26
SELECTION BUTTONS .......................................................................27
Direct pattern selection and number buttons ......................................................27
USEFUL SKILLS...........................................................................28-29
Sewing corners .............................................................................28
Reverse ...................................................................................28
Free arm ..................................................................................28
Installing the extension table ..................................................................29
Sewing on the heavy fabric....................................................................29
STRAIGHT STITCHES AND NEEDLE POSITION ................................................30
ZIGZAG STITCHES ..........................................................................30
STRETCH STITCH ...........................................................................31
Contents
OVERCASTING STITCHES....................................................................32
Using the overcasting foot ....................................................................32
Using the all purpose foot.....................................................................32
BLIND HEM/ LINGERIE STITCH ..............................................................33
BUTTON SEWING ............................................................................34
BUTTONHOLE STITCHING ................................................................35-38
Making a buttonhole on stretch fabrics...........................................................38
EYELET STITCH .............................................................................39
DARNING STITCH.........................................................................40-41
ZIPPER INSERTION .......................................................................42-43
Inserting a centered zipper ....................................................................42
Inserting a side zipper ........................................................................43
NARROW HEMMING.........................................................................44
CORDING ...................................................................................45
Single cording ..............................................................................45
Triple cording ..............................................................................45
SATIN STITCH SEWING ......................................................................46
QUILTING ...................................................................................47
SCALLOP STITCH............................................................................47
GATHERING.................................................................................48
SMOCKING..................................................................................49
FREE MOTION DARNING, EMBROIDERY AND MONOGRAMMING ...........................50-51
Darning ...................................................................................50
Embroidery ................................................................................51
Monogramming ............................................................................51
FAGOTING ..................................................................................52
MIRROR ....................................................................................53
TWIN NEEDLE...............................................................................54
WALKING FOOT .............................................................................55
MEMORY.................................................................................56-58
Combining patterns or letters ..................................................................56
Adding patterns or letters .....................................................................57
Clearing patterns or letters ....................................................................57
Recalling and sewing the memorized pattern ...................................................57-58
WARNING FUNCTIONS .......................................................................59
Instruction message display ...................................................................59
Warning beeping sound.......................................................................59
MAINTENANCE ...........................................................................60-61
Cleaning the screen..........................................................................60
Cleaning the sewing machine surface............................................................60
Cleaning the hook ........................................................................60-61
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE ..............................................................62-63
QUICK ADJUSTMENT REFERENCE CHART .................................................64-66
Principal parts of the machine
Speed limiting
adjustment lever
Needle up/down
position button
Auto-lock button
Reverse button
Start/stop button
Thread cutter
Buttonhole lever
Auto needle threader
Bobbin cover plate
Sewing table and
accessory box
Tension dial
Bobbin winder spindle
LCD screen
Stitch length
adjustment button
Stitch width
adjustment button
Memory buttons
Selection buttons
Function buttons
Quick reference plate
Bobbin winder stopper
Hole for second spool pin
Handwheel
Main power switch
Power cord
Foot controller connector
Horizontal spool pin
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Bobbin thread guide
Upper thread guide
Handle
Presser foot lifter
Drop feed lever
Accessories
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Standard
1. All purpose foot (T)
2. Zipper foot (I)
3. Buttonhole foot (D)
4. Overcasting foot (E)
5. Blind hem foot (F)
6. Satin stitch foot (A)
7. Button sewing foot
8. Bobbin (3x)
9. Spool holder (Large)
10. Spool holder (Small)
11. Spool pin felt
12. Second spool pin
13. Screwdriver (L & S)
Edge/quilting guide
14.
15. Brush/ Seam ripper
16. Needle (3x)
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Optional
17. Hemmer foot (K)
18. Cording foot (M)
19. Quilting foot (P)
20. Darning/ Embroidery foot
21. Gathering foot
22. Walking foot
23. Twin needle
24. Rigid cover
25. Extension table
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Connecting the machine to the power source
Caution: Always make sure that the machine is unplugged from power source and the main switch is
on ("O"). when the machine is not in use and before inserting or removing parts.
ON
OFF
Connecting the machine
Before connecting the power supply, make sure that the voltage and frequency shown on the machine is
conforming with your electrical power.
Place the machine on a stable table.
1. Connect the power line cord to the machine by inserting the 2-hole plug into the terminal box.
2. Connect the power line plug to the electric outlet.
3. Turn on the power switch.
4. The sewing lamp will light up when the switch is turned on.
To disconnect, turn the power switch to the off position, then remove plug from outlet.
Polarized plug information
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other), to reduce
the risk of electrical 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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Starting sewing
Start/stop button
The machine will start running when Start/stop
button is pressed and will stop when pressed the
second time.
The machine will rotate slowly at the beginning
of the sewing.
The speed limiting adjustment lever can control
the sewing speed. To increases the speed, slide
the lever to the right, to decrease the sewing
speed, slide the lever to the left.
Foot control
With the sewing machine turned off, insert the
foot control plug into its connector on the sewing
machine.
Turn on the sewing machine, and then slowly
depress the foot control to start sewing.
Release the foot control to stop the sewing
machine.
Attention: Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt as how to connect the machine to the power
source. Unplug the power cord when the machine is not in use.
The appliance must be used with the foot controller C-9000 manufactured by CHIEN HUNG
TAIWAN., LTD.
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Changing the presser foot
d
c
f
b
Attention: Turn power switch to off ("O") when carrying out any
of the below operations!
a
b
a
e
e
Attaching the presser foot holder
Raise the presser foot bar (a).
Attach the presser foot holder (b) as illustrated.
Attaching the presser foot
Lower the presser foot holder (b) until the cut-out (c) is directly above
the pin (d).
Press the black lever (e).
Lower the presser foot holder (b) and the presser foot (f) will engage
automatically.
Removing the presser foot
Raise the presser foot.
Press the black lever (e) and the foot will disengages.
Attaching the guide
Attach the guide (g) in the slot as illustrated. Adjust
g
according to need for hems, pleats, etc.
edge/quilting
edge/quilting
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Type of presser foot chart
PRESSER FOOT
T
All purpose foot (T)
I
Zipper foot (I)
D
D
Buttonhole foot (D)
Button sewing foot
APPLICATION
General sewing,
Patchwork stitches,
Decorative stitching,
Smocking,
Fagoting, etc.
Inserting zippers
Buttonhole sewing
Button sewing
NEEDLE NEEDLE
PRESSER FOOT
APPLICATION
Cording
M
Cording foot (M)
(Optional)
Narrow hemming
K
Hemmer foot (K)
(Optional)
Darning
Free embroidery
Monogramming
Darning/
Embroidery foot
(Optional)
Quilting
P
Quilting foot (P)
(Optional)
Blind hem stitching
F
Blind hem foot (F)
Gathering foot
(Optional)
Overcasting
E
Overcasting foot (E)
Satin stitch sewing
A
Satin stitch foot (A)
Walking foot
(Optional)
Note: The twin needle is optional. It is not include with the accessories.
When sewing with twin needle, the stitch width should be set at less than "5.0".
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Gathering
This foot helps to
prevent uneven
feeding of very
difficult fabrics
Replacing the needle
B
A
Matching needle/ fabric/ thread
Attention: Turn power switch to off ("O")
when carrying out any of the above
operations!
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. The flat
side of the shaft should be towards the back.
B. Insert the needle as far up as it will go.
Needles must be in perfect condition.
Problems can occur with:
- Bent needles
- Blunt needles
- Damaged points
NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE
NEEDLE SIZE
9-11 (70-80) Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile, serge,
silk, muslin, Qiana, interlocks, cotton knits,
tricot, jerseys, crepes, woven polyester, shirt &
blouse fabrics.
11-14 (80-90) Me dium we ight fa bric s-co tton , satin,
sailcloth, double knits, lightweight woollens.
14 (90)
16 (100)
18 (110)
Please Note:
- In general, fine threads and needles are used for sewing fine fabrics, and thicker threads are used
for sewing heavy fabrics.
- Always test thread and needle size on a small piece of fabric which will be used for actual sewing.
- Use the same thread for needle and bobbin.
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.
FABRICS
THREAD
Light-duty thread in cotton, nylon,
polyester or cotton wrapped 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.
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Winding the bobbin
Bobbin winding
1. Place the thread and spool holder onto the spool pin.
For smaller spools of thread, place spool holder with the
small side next to the spool or use the small spool holder.
2. Snap the thread into the thread guide.
3. Wind the thread clockwise around the bobbin
winder tension discs.
4. Place the thread end through one of the inner holes in the
bobbin as illustrated and place empty bobbin on the spindle.
5. Push the bobbin to right.
contrary
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Winding the bobbin
6. Hold the thread tail securely in one hand.
7. Press on the foot control or the Start/stop button to start
winding the bobbin.
8. After the bobbin has wound a few turns stop the machine and
cut the thread near the hole of the bobbin. Continue filling
the bobbin until it is full. The motor stops automatically
when the bobbin is full. Stop the machine. Push the bobbin
winder spindle to left.
9. Cut the thread and then remove the bobbin.
Please Note: When the bobbin winder switch is placed on the right, "bobbin winding position", the
machine will not sew and the handwheel will not turn. To start sewing, push the bobbin winder switch
to the left "sewing position".
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Inserting the bobbin
Attention: Turn power switch to off ("O")
before inserting or removing the bobbin.
When inserting or removing the bobbin, the
needle must be fully raised.
Insert the bobbin in the bobbin case with the
thread running in a counterclockwise direction
(arrow).
Pull the thread through the slit (A).
A
With a finger held gently on top of the bobbin.
the thread at the arrow markings into the
Draw
B
A
B
stitch plate thread guide from (A) to (B)
Pull the thread at the arrow markings into the
stitch plate thread guide from (B) to (C).
To cut off excess thread pull thread back over the
cutting off blade at point (C). Close the bobbin
cover plate.
.
C
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Threading the upper thread
6
5
7
8
Please Note: It is important to carry out the threading
correctly as by not doing so several sewing problems could
result.
Start by raising the needle to its highest point, and also raise
the presser foot to release the tension discs.
1. Lift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on the spool pin
so that the thread comes from the front of the spool, then place
the spool cap at the end of the spool pin.
2. Draw the thread from the spool through the upper thread
guide.
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Threading the upper thread
3. Guide the thread around the thread guide pulling the thread
through the pre-tension spring as illustrated.
4. Thread the tension module by passing the thread between the
silver discs.
5. Then, down and around the check spring holder.
6. At the top of this movement, pass the thread from right to the
left through the slotted eye of the take-up lever and then
downwards again.
7.
Pass the thread behind the flat, horizontal thread guide.
Guide the thread through the wire loop.
Pull the end of the thread through the needle from front to rear,
and pull out about 10 cm of thread.
Use the needle threader to thread the needle. (On the next
page.)
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Using the needle threader
Attention: Turn power switch to the off position ("O").
Raise the needle to its highest position and lower the
presser foot.
Lower the needle threader lever slowly and draw the thread
through the thread guide as illustrated and then to the right.
The needle threader automatically turns to the threading
position and the hook pin passes through the needle eye.
Take the thread in front of the needle.
Hold the thread loosely and release the lever slowly. The
hook will turn and pass the thread through the needle eye
forming a loop.
Pull the thread through the needle eye.
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Thread tension
- 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.
- Proper setting of tension is important to good 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.
Reverse side
Surface
Normal thread tension for straight stitch sewing.
Upper thread
Bobbin thread
Thread tension is too loose for straight stitch sewing. Turn dial
to higher number.
Thread tension is too tight for straight stitch sewing. Turn dial to
lower number.
Normal thread tension for zig zag and decorative sewing.
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Raising up the lower thread
1. Hold the upper thread with the left hand. Turn
the handwheel towards you (counterclockwise)
lowering, then raising the needle.
2. Gently pull on the upper thread to bring the
bobbin thread up through the needle plate hole.
The bobbin thread will come up in a loop.
Cutting the thread
3. Pull both threads to the back under the presser
foot.
Raise the presser foot.
Remove the fabric, draw the threads to the left
side of the face cover and cut using the thread
cutter.
The threads are cut at the proper length to start
the next seam.
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Two-step presser foot lifter
The presser foot lifter raises and lowers your
presser foot.
When sewing several layers or thick fabrics, the
presser foot can be raised a second stage for easy
positioning of the work.
To raise or drop the feed dogs
a
b
a
b
With the sewing table off the machine, the feed
dog adjustment lever can be seen on the base in
back of the sewing machine.
Sliding the lever to the " " (b) will lower the
feed dog, for example during button sewing. If you
wish to continue sewing normally, slide the lever to
the " " (a) in order to raise the feed dogs.
The feed dog if you do not turn the
handwheel, even if the lever is slid to the right.
Make a complete turn to raise the feed dogs.
will not rise up
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Buttons of the machine
9
10
5
4
6
87
3
2
1
1
4
7
3
2
6
5
9
8
0
13
12
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Operation buttons (see page 21/22)
1. Start/stop button
Press this button to start or stop the machine.
2. Reverse button
Hold down this button to sew either backwards or a reinforcement stitch at a low speed.
3. Auto-lock button
Hold down this button to sew locking stitches immediately or at the end of the current patterns and
automatically stop.
4. Needle up/down position button
Press this button to move the needle either up or down.
5. Speed limiting adjustment lever
Slide this lever to change the sewing speed.
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Buttons of the machine
Memory buttons (see page 23)
6. Memory button
Press this button to enter or store the created pattern combination in the memory.
7. Arrow button
Press the " " button or " " button until the actual stitch number is displayed.
8. Clear button
If an incorrect pattern is selected or memorized, pressing this button will clear it.
Function buttons (see page 24/25/26)
9. Stitch length adjustment button
Press this button to adjust the length of the stitch.
10. Stitch width adjustment button
Press this button to adjust the width of the zigzag stitch.
11. Mode selection button
Press this button to select direct mode, utility and decorative pattern mode and block letter mode.
12. Mirror button
Press this button to sew a reflection pattern.
Selection buttons (see page 27)
13. Direct pattern selection and number buttons
Instant access to direct pattern or press number buttons of the pattern number to select the desired
pattern.
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