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8380B
Instruction Manual
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Carina 8380B 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
11.Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
12.Do not use outdoors.
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.
17.
This sewing machine is intended for household use only.
DANGER-
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of electric shock:
WARNING-To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric
shock, 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 .................................................2/3
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......................................................................30
Mending....................................................................................31
Staystitching .............................................................................32
Traditional PinTucks.................................................................33
Gathering..................................................................................34
Couching ..................................................................................35
Maintenance.............................................................................36
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......................................................13
Thread tension .........................................................................15
Reverse sewing/ Remove the work/ Cutting the thread ...........17
Matching needle/ fabric/ thread ................................................18
Sewing on buttons....................................................................23
Zippers and piping....................................................................25
Mutlti-stitch zig-zag/ Bar tack ...................................................26
Free motion darning, stippling ..................................................27
Decorative stitches ...................................................................28
Trouble shooting guide.............................................................37
List of contents
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1. Thread tension dial
2. Presser foot pressure adjustment
3. 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
11.
12. Pattern selector dial
Pattern indicator window
Principal parts of the machine
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3
4
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7
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12
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Principal parts of the machine
13. 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
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Accessories
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Standard accessories
a
b
c
d
g
i
j
006806008 006905008 006909008 006914008
e
h
k
f
l
Extra accessories (optional)
006804008 006803008
q
006800008
r
006810008
np
006016008
006917008
006916008
mo
006812008
s
006815008
t
u
Standard accessories
a. All purpose foot b. Zipper foot c. Buttonhole foot d. Button sewing foot e. f. g. h. i. j. k.
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L-screwdriver Seam ripper/ brush Oil bottle Pack of needles (3x)
Bobbin (3x) 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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2
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)
1
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Connecting machine to power source
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A
3
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. (3)
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
B
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2
A
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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
A
Adjusting presser foot pressure
a
c
d
e
f
b
1
2
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b
a
e
g
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. (3) 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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2
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5
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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 (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).
- 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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