hi jon, i just now saw your message. i hope i'm not too late. you have a great machine i hope i am in time to save it from the scrap pile. i have one that is in excellent shape. i use it every day and they are very rare and well made machine. i have a copy of the service manual but i need an operating manual. i'm trying to find someone with a copy which is how i saw your blog. if you have any info by now, i will share what i have with you. hope i'm not too late to save it. ed please email me at
themukluks@gmail.com