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**G-Rat** · 10-08-2013, 21:08

I just picked up a Kenmore 1318 (158.1318) for $20 at the local Goodwill store. Does anyone have a manual they could share? I can't seem to find an electronic version online, only paper copies going for about $20-$30.

**gmcttr** · 10-08-2013, 22:18

Originally Posted by G-Rat

I just picked up a Kenmore 1318 (158.1318) for $20 at the local Goodwill store. Does anyone have a manual they could share? I can't seem to find an electronic version online, only paper copies going for about $20-$30.

I found lots of free manuals for other 158.___ kenmores, but none close enough to help.

The best I came up with is this download for $5.95. Scroll down to your model.

**UncleClark** · 10-30-2013, 16:47

Here's my mother's Singer 401a. One of my brothers had it until he passed this July. So I took it, cleaned, oiled, etc. It had the speed control but no AC power cord. I was able to get a new AC power cord and light bulb at the local sewing machine repair store. The machine was really dirty, full of fuzz, etc. But now that it's clean it's a very smooth running machine. It's got cams built in for a bunch of stitches, plus you can add cams to it up top for even more patterns.

The serial number dates the machine to 1951-55.

Another nice Singer saved from the scrap heap!

**gmcttr** · 10-30-2013, 19:20

Enjoy the Singer 401A, they are very good machines.

Here's a link to the service manual in case you ever need it...http://sewingdude.wordpress.com/2012...ervice-manual/

**UncleClark** · 10-31-2013, 08:37

Originally Posted by gmcttr

Enjoy the Singer 401A, they are very good machines.

Here's a link to the service manual in case you ever need it...http://sewingdude.wordpress.com/2012...ervice-manual/

Thanks for the link to the manual.

**tysonb** · 11-03-2013, 17:01

I picked up a Singer 411g locally for $65. It is clean and runs quite well. I ran it through several of the stitches that it supports and all were perfect. Now I just need to get a fewmore bobbins and some good gear thread and I will be even happier.