Don't be afraid of it. Use it. Pfaff is a great machine and you really can't hurt them by pushing a button or doing something with them. They are designed to be a work horse and that they are. I was intimidated my my Pfaff 2144 when I first got it too but I told myself that I had paid for this machine and I was going to learn to use it. My dealer has been great at answering questions and showing me things on it. I just love the machine and I am no longer intimidated. You will be fine. Just use it.