Love this machine & wonder why it seems so rare.Purchased it from a local guy who had a repair shop & sold a few machines.Got no instruction but it was pretty easy to check the book that came with it. Love the needle up/down and the needle threader once I figured it out. Notice that it acts up when the bobbin is almost empty so I know I need to fill it. Otherwise when it acts up it needs oil or re-threading.Buy yourself a 1/4 inch foot for piecing.Best investment you can make. My machine is dead on 1/4" with the foot.