This is a photocopied copy of an original Instruction manual. The manual is very helpful to anyone that ownes a Juki Model LZ- 1280 machine. This manual has the following info plus more: (OPERATE THE MACHINE)(NEEDLES AND THREAD)(REMOVING AND WINDING THE BOBBIN)(SETTING THE NEEDLE)(THREADING THE MACHINE)(UPPER AND LOWER THREAD TENSION SETTING)(HINTS/TROUBLE SHOOTING) The manual also many illustrations of the parts and how the fit together. The manual is 12 pages long and has lots of helpful info. And is fully illustrated, with lots of mechanical drawings. And is spiral bound with 67 pound Green card stock covers and green pages. If you have any questions feel free to ask. I guarentee the manual to be easily readable. .