Singer EM9305 User manual

USER’S GUIDE
EM9305

This household embroidery machine is designed to comply with IEC/EN/CSA C22.2 No. 60335-1
& 60335-2-28 and UL1594.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including
the following:
Read all instructions before using this household embroidery machine. Keep the instructions in a
suitable place close to the machine. Make sure to hand them over if the machine is given to a third
party.
DANGER – To reduce the risk of electric shock:
• An embroidery machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. The electrical socket,
to which the machine is plugged in should be easily accessible. Always unplug this embroidery
machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning, removing covers,
lubricating or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction
manual.
WARNING – To reduce the risk of burns, re, electric
shock, or injury to person:
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this embroidery machine is
used by or near children.
• Use this embroidery machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only
attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.
• Never operate this embroidery machine 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 embroidery
machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or
mechanical adjustment.
• Never operate the embroidery machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings
of the embroidery machine free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
• Keep ngers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the embroidery
machine needle.
• Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
• Do not use bent needles.
• Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deect the needle causing it to break.
• Wear safety glasses.
• Switch the embroidery machine off (“0”) when making any adjustment in the needle area, such
as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc.
• Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being adminis-
trated.
• To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (“0”) position, then remove plug from outlet.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Do not use the machine if it is wet.
• If the LED lamp is damaged or broken, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or it's service
agent or a similarly qualied person, in order to avoid a hazard.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR CENELEC COUNTRIES ONLY:
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand
the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance
shall not be made by children without supervision.
The noise level under normal operating conditions is less than 75dB(A).
FOR NON CENELEC COUNTRIES:
This embroidery machine 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 embroidery machine by a person
responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the embroidery machine.
The noise level under normal operating conditions is less than 75dB(A).

TABLE OF CONTENTS
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE 1:6
Machine Overview 1:7
Accessories.....................................................................1:8
SET UP 2:1
Unpacking 2:2
Connect the Power Cord 2:2
USB Port 2:3
Packing Away After Embroidering 2:3
Spool Pins and Spool Caps 2:4
Threading the Upper Thread 2:5
Needle Threader 2:6
Cutting the Thread 2:6
Winding the Bobbin Using
the Vertical Spool Pin 2:7
Winding the Bobbin Using
the Auxiliary Spool Pin 2:7
Inserting the Bobbin 2:8
Thread Sensor 2:8
Snapping On and Off the Presser Foot 2:8
Changing the Needle 2:9
Needles 2:9
Threads 2:10
Fabrics 2:10
Stabilizers 2:10
How to Update Your Machine 2:11
Complimentary Software 2:11
SETTINGS & FUNCTION BUTTONS 3:1
Function Buttons
3:2
Overview Touch Area 3:3
Color Touch Screen 3:4
Start Menu......................................................................3:4
Toolbar ........................................................................... 3:4
SET Menu 3:5
Machine Settings............................................................3:5
Embroidery Settings.......................................................3:6
Frequently Used Icons 3:7
EMBROIDERY SET UP 4:1
Embroidery Unit Overview 4:2
Embroidery Hoop Overview 4:2
Built-In Designs 4:2
SINGER®EM9305 Sampler Book.................................4:2
Connect the Embroidery Unit 4:3
Remove the Embroidery Unit 4:3
Attach the Embroidery Foot R 4:3
To Hoop the Fabric 4:4
Slide On/Off the Hoop 4:4
Getting Started Embroidering 4:5
EMBROIDERY EDIT 5:1
Embroidery EDIT Mode 5:2
Start menu ......................................................................5:2
Load a Design.................................................................5:2
Load a Font.....................................................................5:2
Load from USB or My Files ..........................................5:2
Embroidery Text Editor..................................................5:3
Color Touch Screen Icons .............................................5:4
ALT 5:4
Position........................................................................... 5:4
Scale...............................................................................5:5
Rotate .............................................................................5:5
Zoom Options/Pan..........................................................5:5
Save to My Files 5:6
Delete 5:6
Mirror End-to-End and Side-to-Side 5:6
GO! 5:6
Embroidery Edit Pop-up messages 5:7
EMBROIDERY STITCH-OUT 6:1
To Enter Embroidery Stitch-Out 6:2
Embroidery Stitch-Out - Overview of Icons 6:2
Start Menu 6:3
Move Hoop 6:3
Basic Design Positioning 6:4
Monochrome 6:4
Baste 6:4
ALT in Stitch-Out Mode 6:4
Step Stitch-by-Stitch Control.........................................6:4
Thread Tension............................................................... 6:5
Zoom/Pan.......................................................................6:5
Number of Stitches in Embroidery Combination 6:5
Number of Stitches in Current Color Block 6:5
Color Block List 6:5
Return to Embroidery Edit 6:5
Basic Design Positioning 6:6
How to use Basic Design Positioning............................6:6
Corner Icons...................................................................6:7
Zoom Options/Pan..........................................................6:7
Embroidery Stitch-Out Pop-up Messages 6:8
FILE MANAGER 7:1
File Manager 7:2
Available Memory 7:2
File Formats 7:2
Browse File Manager 7:3
List View/Thumbnail View ............................................ 7:3
My Files..........................................................................7:3
USB................................................................................7:3
Open a Folder.................................................................7:3
Open a File.....................................................................7:3

Move Up One Folder Level ...........................................7:3
Organize 7:4
Create a New Folder.......................................................7:4
Move a File or Folder.....................................................7:4
Copy/paste a File or Folder............................................7:4
Delete a File or Folder ................................................... 7:4
File Manager Pop-up Messages 7:4
MAINTENANCE 8:1
Cleaning the machine 8:2
Troubleshooting 8:3
Technical Specication 8:5
Index 8:6
Intellectual Property 8:9