Even if you had a manual if it's like the one for my Atlas 7b, the only good thing is a parts breakdown. There is very little about it that is not obvious from looking at the machine. And it was a bit confusing trying to understand how to adjust the stroke. One thing that is prominent on the 7b is the oilers on the ram ways, does yours have that? Some of the shapers like the South Bend had pressure oiling so it was taken care of I guess. The 7b is more like an electric steam engine in that it needs oil everywhere there's a port and grease in it's cups and I put it on the bullgear everytime I do a run.