Originally Posted by cabbagepatchkid

Yep....just as everyone else said....You Got a Great Deal!! I have 7 of them and paid W-A-Y more than that for them.

ETA: Here is a link to a free manual for the 301.

http://www.using-sewing-machines.com/301.pdf

You didn't mention if you have one or not and maybe others will find it helpful

Some more helpful links:

http://www.sewusa.com/Threading_Diag..._threading.htm

http://www.sewusa.com/Sewing_Machine...Singer_301.htm