Thanks for the info. Unfortunately I have no manual. I called the Singer place and she said Good Lord that book is 34.95 and I wouldn't pay that for the manual. She told me if I would bring it over too the shop she would show me some things and how too operate it. Unfortunately since I am physically challenged and the machine is heavy, I can't carry that over there. I can figure most of the workings of the machine but trial and error so I will check out what you told me. Thanks again for your time