Carina Power and Stretch Instruction Manual [de]

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.

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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

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

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

n. Satin stitch foot

o. Overcasting foot

p. Darning/ Embroidery foot

q. Hemmer foot

r. Cor ding f oot

Second spool pin

Spool pin felt

Gathering foot

Quilting foot

Twin needle

Walking foot

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.

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 KD1902 (110-120V area)/ KD-2902 (220-240V area) manufactured by ZHEJIANG FOUNDER MOTOR CORPORATION Ltd. (China)

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.

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:

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.

The presser foot pressure of the machine has ben pre-set and requires no particular readjustment according to the type of fabric (light-orheavy 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

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:

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:

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:

Threading the upper thread

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")

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 te nsion

too loose

C.Upper thread tension

too tight

The bobbin thread tension does not normally have to be adjusted.

Bringing up the lower thread

Raise the presser foot.

Hold the upper thread loosely with the left hand.

Tur n the ha n d whe e l 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.

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.

Tur n th e h an dwh ee l 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

NEEDLES

HA 1

15 1

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.)

FABRIC S THREA D

IMPORTANT: Match needle size to thread size and weight of farbic.

NEEDLE, FABRIC SELECTION

Three needle position dial / Twin needle

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

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

0.5 0

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

Patch work

Needle position Stitch width Stitch length

Middle 3~5 1~4

Applique

Needle position Stitch width Stitch length

Middle 1~5 0.5~1

To join two pieces of fabric while leaving a space between their edges.

- Fold over the edges of the two

pieces of fabric for the hem and baste the edges to a thin piece of paper leaving a small space between them.

- Stitch along the edge, pulling both

threads slightly when beginning to sew.

- Use thicker than normal threads

for sewing.

- After sewing, remove the basting

and the paper. Finish by tying knots on the reverse side at the beginning and the end of the seams.

- Set stitch width and length dial as

illustrated.

- Cut out the applique design and

baste it to the fabric.

- Sew slowly around the edge of the

design.

- Trim excess material outside the

stitching. Make sure not to cut any stitches.

- Remove the basting thread.

- Tie top and bottom thread under

the applique to avoid unraveling.

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