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Model # 8711940 Official Sears lightweight typewriter

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Sears 8711940 lightweight typewriter, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Carton Complete 871.2200 495551-21

#NI

All parts diagram

Carton complete 871.2200

Part #495551-21

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Foot 407040
#3

Frame & jacket diagram

Foot

Part #407040

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Cover 407496
#24B

Frame & jacket diagram

Cover

Part #407496

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Detent 429520
#23

Ribbon actuation diagram

Detent

Part #429520

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Clip 428920
#2

Ribbon feed diagram

Clip

Part #428920

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Screw 452560
#8

Paper feed diagram

Screw

Part #452560

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Paper Bail 452452-01
#6B

Paper feed diagram

Paper bail

Part #452452-01

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Typebar Link 418010
#37D

Keyboard chart diagram

Typebar link

Part #418010

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Release Lever 452460
#4

Paper feed diagram

Release lever

Part #452460

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Screw 417230
#20

Key action & touch control diagram

Screw

Part #417230

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

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