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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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Slide 429350-01
#12

Ribbon actuation diagram

Slide

Part #429350-01

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

Key 465940
#18

Carrying case diagram

Key

Part #465940

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

Washer 413070
#5

Key action & touch control diagram

Washer

Part #413070

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

Button 433413
#3A

Backspace diagram

Button

Part #433413

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

Margin Rod 457920
#10A

Margin & bell diagram

Margin rod

Part #457920

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

Post Spool 428950
#7

Ribbon feed diagram

Post spool

Part #428950

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

Spring R 427620
#11

Ribbon feed diagram

Spring r

Part #427620

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

Repulser 417190
#21

Key action & touch control diagram

Repulser

Part #417190

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

Typebar Link 417790
#13D

Keyboard chart diagram

Typebar link

Part #417790

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

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