I pulled a machine out storage to give to a 11yo girl who wants to sew. I had gotten this at a thrift store, and never worked on it. A little oil and TLC, and it is good to go. Really a nicer machine than I usually give away, but she got starry eyed at the pink....
however, I need a manual badly. All the basic manuals I have are either Singer, japanese ZZ, or german. I don't want to give her an HA-1 manual because the threading is so different. I don't care what the badge is- so someone with an Atlas, Coronado, etc etc etc if the threading/bobbin/buttons are the same I would love to have a copy.
She gets the machine and a lesson tomorrow- we are making pillowcases
and yes, I adjusted the pedal to a low speed, and will put a finger guard on it.