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Model # 8712720 Official Sears lightweight typewriter

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Sears 8712720 lightweight typewriter, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Screw 424250
#30

Key action & touch control diagram

Screw

Part #424250

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

Lever 461010
#1

Tabulator diagram

Lever

Part #461010

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

Eyelet 428370
#3

Ribbon feed diagram

Eyelet

Part #428370

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

Spring 422470
#14

Shift diagram

Spring

Part #422470

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

Type Bar 417570
#33C

Keyboard chart diagram

Type bar

Part #417570

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

Link 429040
#14

Ribbon feed diagram

Link

Part #429040

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

Pawl 442030-01
#10

Platen & linespace diagram

Pawl

Part #442030-01

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

Type Bar 417640
#40C

Keyboard chart diagram

Type bar

Part #417640

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

Base 407005-01
#2A

Frame & jacket diagram

Base

Part #407005-01

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

Margin Stop 457940
#13

Margin & bell diagram

Margin stop

Part #457940

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

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