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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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Bracket 422560
#7

Shift diagram

Bracket

Part #422560

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

Type Bar 417420
#18C

Keyboard chart diagram

Type bar

Part #417420

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

Arm 429130
#21

Ribbon feed diagram

Arm

Part #429130

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

Carton Identification Tag (871.1950, Medium Blue, Elite) 485635

#NI

All parts diagram

Carton identification tag (871.1950, medium blue, elite)

Part #485635

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

Spring 455910
Spring

Part #455910

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

Shaft 429300-01
#9

Ribbon actuation diagram

Shaft

Part #429300-01

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

Screw 422580
#9

Shift diagram

Screw

Part #422580

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

Bellcrank 429500
#19

Ribbon actuation diagram

Bellcrank

Part #429500

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

Typebar Link 417880
#24D

Keyboard chart diagram

Typebar link

Part #417880

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

Screw 441781
#5

Carriage diagram

Screw

Part #441781

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

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