Brother KH-341

Hi, I’m new to this forum and I have a few questions.

I have been using a Bond knitting machine for more than 20 years, and I like the fact that I can do an open cast on and pick up the stitches to finish the garment by hand.

I just found a Brother KH-341 knitting machine while I was cleaning out my aunt’s home. It looks like she never used it. It’s very easy to use, and I figured it out right away, but I would like to do an open cast on with this machine. How can I do it? Can you use a cast on bar with it? What about a garter bar? Are there any good websites or books where they tell you how to do different stitches with this machine?

Sorry for all the questions, but when I have a new “toy” I like to learn as much as I can?

I’m located at the Jersey Shore, does anyone know if there are any good knitting groups in the area?

Thats for all your help.
Gail