After reading the forum, I was bitten by the bug, and bought a 301A at an estate sale - they were asking $100 but I got it for $70 (I know that a lot of you find them for less!) But now I have some questions:
- what is that white knobby thing on the left side of the machine? I don't see it in any of the pictures online
- the needle is threaded and the machine runs, but when I compare it to the threading diagram http://www.sewusa.com/Threading_Diag..._threading.htm, it looks like I'm missing thread guide 10, 11, or 12 - I only see 2 thread guides in that part of the machine.
- it sews pretty well, and quiet, and fast, but it does seem to make a "gunning" sound sometimes - does that mean it needs to be oiled?
- I'm not handy - but I could probably follow the oiling diagram - or should I bring it in to have it serviced and cleaned?
- At first, when I tested it, tension looked great, except when I went backward, then the tension didn't look good.
- I appreciate all the helpful hints I've seen on this board.
- Now I want to find a card table for it - but that will be hard I think.
- Thanks for reading!
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