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  • Page 1 Classic II IAN 414396_2201 Sewing machin e Instruction manual Read the instruction manual.
  • Page 2 If you have any questions, please contact your dealer or our service center. Free service number: 00800 333 00 777 service-en@carina-service.eu Service address: Crown Technics GmbH Service center Assar-Gabrielsson-Str 11-13 63128 Dietzenbach...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Correct use 04 - 05 Applique Important safety instructions 06 - 08 Walking foot Proper disposal Monogramming and embroidery 43 - 44 Accessories Maintenance Principal parts of the machine 10 - 11 Matching needle / fabric / thread Power grid Troubleshooting guide 47 - 48...

  • Page 4: Correct Use

    Correct use Danger! Electric shock due to humidity • The sewing machine must only be stored and used in dry rooms. • Humidity and dampness may cause an electric shock. Danger! Eye injuries due to a broken needle • Only soft, flexible textiles may be sewn. •...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    Correct use Danger! Unsuitable installation sites (workplaces) can result in accidents. • The machine must only be operated on a stable surface. • Shaky, unstable or untidy workplaces can cause the machine to fall down or cause needle-prick injuries. Danger! Persons without knowledge of these operating instructions may injure themselves or damage the sewing machine. •...
  • Page 6 Important safety instructions IMPORTANT When using an electrical machine, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Please read the instruction manual carefully before using this machine. Keep the instruction manual at a suitable place with the machine and hand it over if you give the machine to a third party. When the machine is not in use or left unattended, always disconnect the machine from the power supply system.

  • Page 7: Servicing Of Doubleinsulated Products

    Important safety instructions 11. Switch the machine off („O“) when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as threading or changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot, and the like. 12. Always unplug the machine when performing cleaning or maintenance work such as replacing the sewing light or when making any other user maintenance adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual (disconnect the power plug).

  • Page 8: Important Safety Instructions

    Important safety instructions Attention! - This machine is intended for household use only. If used intensively or commercially, regular cleaning and especially attentive care is required. - Signs of wear and tear owing to intensive or commercial use are not covered automatically, even if they occur within the war- ranty period.

  • Page 9: Accessories

    Accessories Standard Zig zag foot Zipper foot 3-1.Buttonhole foot (Carina Power & Stretch II) 3-2.Buttonhole foot with slide (Carina Classic II) Button-sew-on foot Overlock foot (Carina Power & Stretch II) Brush & seam ripper Right seam guide Needle set Spool holder small & large 10.

  • Page 10: Principal Parts Of The Machine

    Parts of the machine...
  • Page 11 9. Bobbin winder stopper 10. Stitch width dial (Carina Classic II) 11. Stitch length dial 12. Stitch selector dial 13. One step buttonhole lever (Carina Classic II) 14. Automatic threader 15. Horizontal spool pin 16. Bobbin winder spindle 17. Hole for second spool pin 18.

  • Page 12: Power Grid

    Power grid Attention: 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. 1. Connecting Before connecting the power supply, make sure that the voltage and the frequency shown on the rating plate con- form to your mains power.

  • Page 13: Stitch Pattern Selection

    Stitch selection Stitch selection Raise the needle to its highest position. Then turn the stitch selector dial to set the desired stitch pattern at the setting mark. For straight stitch, select pattern " " or " " with the stitch selector dial. Adjust the stitch length with the stitch length dial.
  • Page 14 Stitch length & stitch width Stitch width dial (CARINA Classic II) CARINA Power & Stretch II Stitch width dial & stitch length dial Function of stitch width dial Use the pattern selector dial to adjust the stitch width. (Carina Classic II)

  • Page 15: Winding The Bobbin

    Winding the bobbin 1/2. Place thread and corresponding spool holder onto spool pin. Snap thread into thread guide. Wind thread clockwise around bobbin winder ten- sion discs. Thread bobbin as illustrated and place on spindle. Push bobbin winder spindle to right. Hold thread end.

  • Page 16: Inserting The Bobbin

    Inserting the bobbin Attention: Turn the power switch to off („O“) before inserting or removing the bobbin. When inserting or removing the bobbin, the needle must be fully raised. Remove the sewing table, then open the hinged cover. Pull the bobbin case by the hinged latch.(1) Hinged latch Remove the bobbin from the bobbin case.

  • Page 17: Threading The Upper Thread

    Threading the upper thread Please note: It is important to carry out the threading correctly other- wise sewing problems may result. Start by raising the needle to its highest point. Continue turning the handwheel counterclockwise until the needle just slightly begins to descend. Rai- se the presser foot to release the tension discs.

  • Page 18: Needle Threader

    Needle threader Raising the bobbin thread Attention: Turn power switch to off („O“)! Please note: If it is difficult to raise the bobbin thread, make sure the thread is not trapped by the hinged cover or the Raise the needle to its highest position. sewing table.

  • Page 19: Presser Foot Pressure

    Adjusting presser foot pressure Standard presser foot pressure set at "2". The presser foot pressure of the machine has been pre-set and no need for change is required unless sewing particular type of fabric (light-or-heavy weight). If you do need to adjust the presser foot pressure, turn the presser adjusting screw by ones finger.

  • Page 20: Changing The Presser Foot

    Changing the presser foot Attention: Turn the main switch to Off („O“) when perfor- ming any of the following operations! Removing the presser foot Raise the presser foot using the presser foot lifter. Raise the lever (e) and the foot disengages. (1) Attaching the presser foot Lower the presser foot shank (b) using the presser foot lifter, until the cut-out (c) is directly above...

  • Page 21: Upper Thread Tension

    Upper thread tension Thread tension Basic upper thread tension setting: „4“. To increase the tension, turn the dial to the next higher number. To reduce the tension, turn the dial to the next lower number. A. Normal thread tension B. Upper thread tension too loose C.

  • Page 22: Sewing Straight Stitches

    Sewing straight stitches Sewing straight stitches To begin sewing, set the machine for straight stitch. Place the fabric under the presser foot with the fabric edge lined up with the desired seam guide line on the stitch plate. Lower the presser foot lifter, and then step on the foot controller to start sewing.

  • Page 23: Securing A Seam

    Securing a seam (beginning and ending the seam) Beginning the seam Place fabric approximately 1cm inward from the outer edge under the presser foot. Press the reverse sewing lever (A) while sewing backwards up to the fabric edge. 1. End of seam At the end of seam, press down the reverse sewing lever (A).

  • Page 24: Blind Hem / Lingerie Stitch

    Blind hem / Lingerie stitch For hems, curtains, trousers, skirts, etc. Stitch width dial (CARINA Classic II) Stitch length dial Blind hem for stretch fabrics. Blind hem/ lingerie for firm fabrics. Set the machine as illustrated. Note: It takes practice to sew blind hems. Always make a sewing test first.

  • Page 25: Overlock Stitches

    Overlock stitches Seams, neatening, visible hems. Turn stitch length dial to „S1“ or „S2“ depending on the model. Stitch width dial (CARINA Classic II) Stitch length dial The stitch width can be adjusted to suit the fabric. Stretch overlock „...

  • Page 26: Sewing On Buttons

    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. Please note: You will find „S2“ marking on the stitch length dial of model Carina Power & Stretch II additional.
  • Page 27 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. Please note: You will find „S2“ marking on the stitch length dial of model Carina Power & Stretch II additional.

  • Page 28: Sew 4-Step Buttonholes

    Tips: Slightly reduce upper thread tension to produce better results. Use a stabilizer for fine or stretchy fabrics. Please note: You will find „S2“ marking on the stitch length dial of model CARINA Power & Stretch II additional.

  • Page 29: Sew 1-Step Buttonholes

    Sew 1-step buttonholes Sew 1-step buttonholes Carina Classic II It is suggested that you always sew a test buttonhole on a sample of your fabric. The fabric should be stabilized especially when sewing thin and stretch fabrics. Stitch width dial...

  • Page 30: Buttonhole On Stretch Fabrics

    Buttonhole on stretch fabrics When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabric, hook heavy thread or cord under the buttonhole foot as shown. Attach the buttonhole foot and hook the gimp thread onto the back of the presser foot. Bring the two thread ends to the front of the foot and insert them into the grooves, then temporarily tie them there.

  • Page 31: Jeans Support / Clearance Plate

    Jeans support / Clearance plate For overstitching thick seams. Sew up until the thick area and then leave the needle in the fabric. Next, raise the sewing foot and lay the Jeans sup- port under the sewing foot. Once you have reached the end of the thick area, the removable foot will be pulled.

  • Page 32: Sewing Zipper

    Stitch around the zipper on the right side of the fabric, Basting stitches then remove the basting. Please Note: Backside Backside You will find „S2“ marking on the stitch length dial of mo- Seam allowance del Carina Power & Stretch II additional.

  • Page 33: Sewing With The Hemmer Foot

    Sewing with the hemmer foot The hemmer foot is an optional accessory and is not supplied Stitch width dial (CARINA Classic II) Stitch length dial with your machine. For hems in fine or sheer fabrics. Set the machine as illustrated.

  • Page 34: 3-Step Zig Zag

    Depending on the type of fabric and damage, sew between 3 and 5 rows. Please Note: You will find „S2“ marking on the stitch length dial of mo- del Carina Power & Stretch II additional.

  • Page 35: Triple Straight / Zig Zag

    Triple straight / zig zag Triple straight stitch Stitch width dial For hardwearing seams. Stitch length dial (CARINA Classic II) Turn the stitch length dial to „S1“. The machine sews two stitches forwards and one stitch backwards. This gives triple reinforcement. Triple zig zag For hardwearing seams, hems and decorative seams.

  • Page 36: Smocking Stitch

    Smocking stitch Stitch width dial Seams, hems, T-shirts, underwear, etc. Stitch length dial (CARINA Classic II) Set the machine as illustrated. This stitch can be used for all types of jersey as well as for woven fabrics. (1) Sew at 1cm from the fabric edge and trim the surplus fabric. (2)

  • Page 37: Darning

    First row: Always work from left to right. Turn work by 1/4 and oversew. A darning ring is recommended for easier sewing and better results. Please Note: You will find „S2“ marking on the stitch length dial of model Carina Power & Stretch II additional.

  • Page 38: Practical Stitches

    Bridging (Carina Classic II) For seams, place mats, tablecloths. Decorative joining seam for a fagoted effect. Gathering with cord or shirring elastic. Please Note: You will find „S2“ marking on the stitch length dial of mo- del Carina Power & Stretch II additional.

  • Page 39: Quilting

    Move the fabric over and sew successive rows with the guide riding along on the previous row of stitching. Please Note: You will find „S2“ marking on the stitch length dial of mo- del Carina Power & Stretch II additional.

  • Page 40: Patchwork

    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. Please Note: You will find „S2“ marking on the stitch length dial of mo- del Carina Power & Stretch II additional.

  • Page 41: Applique

    Remove the basting thread. Tie top and bottom thread under the applique to avoid unraveling. Please Note: You will find „S2“ marking on the stitch length dial of mo- del Carina Power & Stretch II additional.

  • Page 42: Walking Foot

    Walking foot Always try to sew first without the walking foot accessory which should be used only when necessary. The „Walking foot“ accessory equalizes the feeding of the upper and lower layers of fabric and improves the matching of plaids, stripes and patterns.

  • Page 43: Monogramming And Embroidery

    Hold the hoop with thumb and forefingers of both hands and guide the embroidery hoop. *Embroidery hoop not included with machine. Please Note: You will find „S2“ marking on the stitch length dial of mo- del Carina Power & Stretch II additional.
  • Page 44 Monogramming and embroidery Monogramming Sew, moving the hoop slowly along the lettering at a constant speed. Secure with a few straight stitches at the end of the last letter. Embroidering Stitch the outline of the design by moving the embroidery hoop.

  • Page 45: Maintenance

    Maintenance Attention: Disconnect the machine from the electricity supply by removing the plug from the mains socket. When cleaning the machine, it must always be disconnected from the electricity supply. Remove the needle plate: Turn the handwheel until the needle is fully raised. Open the hinged front cover and unscrew the stitch plate screws with the screw driver.

  • Page 46: Needle, Fabric, Thread Selection Guide

    Matching needle / fabric / thread NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE NEEDLE SIZE FABRICS THREADS Lightweight fabrics: thin cottons, voile, serge, silk, muslin, interlocks, cot- Light-duty thread in cotton, nylon or poly- 9 - 11 (65 - 75) ton knits, jerseys, crepes, woven polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics. ester.

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting guide PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION The machine is not threaded correctly. Rethread the machine. The thread tension is too tight. Reduce the thread tension (lower number). Upper thread The thread is too thick for the needle. Select a larger needle. breaks The needle is not inserted correctly.
  • Page 48 Troubleshooting guide Select a better quality thread. Poor quality thread. Uneven stitches, Remove bobbin case, retreat and insert correctly. The bobbin case is wrongly threaded. uneven feed Do not pull on the fabric while sewing, let it be taken up by Fabric has been pulled.

  • Page 49: Explanation Of The Symbols

    Explanation of the symbols Tidyman Dispose of the item in an appropriate manner. Triman This device is recyclable, subject to extended producer responsibility, and is collected separately. This side up The package must always be transported, handled and stored with the arrows pointing upwards. Keep dry Keep away from rain and moisture.

  • Page 50: Notes

    Notes...
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