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Model # 8712401 Official Sears portable typewriter

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Sears 8712401 portable typewriter, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Spring 428080
#8

Ribbon actuation diagram

Spring

Part #428080

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

Screw 451251
#11

Paper feed diagram

Screw

Part #451251

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

Bell Crank 433070
#5

Backspace diagram

Bell crank

Part #433070

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

Wheel 455380-01
#23A

Platen & linespace diagram

Wheel

Part #455380-01

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

Screw 421960
#28

Shift electric models diagram

Screw

Part #421960

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

Screw 106171
#11

Keylever - sublever - touch control manual models diagram

Screw

Part #106171

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

Casing Back 408051-01
#6E

Jacket diagram

Casing back

Part #408051-01

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

Connector 420880
#6

Half space diagram

Connector

Part #420880

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

Universal 428470-01
#17

Ribbon actuation diagram

Universal

Part #428470-01

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

Platen Knob 445871
#4

Platen & linespace diagram

Platen knob

Part #445871

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

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