First off, hello and greetings from the left Coast!
I found quite a bit with a google or two -- this site is probably a good one for just general feel -- I liked the description that the Homesteader is a Featherweight on steroids!:
https://justsayinsew.com/2018/09/01/the-homesteader/
There have been threads here on the boards about the machine, this is probably the best one and compiles the others as well:
Homesteader Long Arm?
It looks most likely that the machine you have has no stitch regulator, I find it is still easier to get a nice product on a long arm, especially if set up on rails, than on a domestic. I suggest finding your musical beat to quilt to -- whether that's high energy or soothing.
Here's a source for the manual, I'd probably try the link from osewme first,
http://vuesibelfi.gotdns.ch/212399.html