Wow! Thank you, Mermaid. I kind of figured that AHEAD didn't manufacture it, but was stumped as to what else to look for.

There is a manual available for download at https://support.brother.com/g/b/manu...d=hf_pe180deus and then I also found a service manual at https://www.manualslib.com/manual/82...r-Pe-180d.html

Have fun with your "new" machine.

Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
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THX OurWorkbench--I forgot to add info re the manuals. The service manual can come in handy as I've dived into the innards (timing) a couple of times. A friend saw in progress and went OMG!! Here are pix of machine and ''innards''.

First of all let me welcome you to the QB. It looks like you may have already found the answer to your question about your machine. Adding pictures here can be tricky. I am sure you will master it. No matter I hope you will continue to enjoy the forum and become one of the great people that share here. Again Welcome to the QB!

I have the same EXACT machine. do you have a model number or serial number on it? i dont whoever owned the one i have peeled off the model and serial number