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Model # 8712501 Official Sears portable typewriter

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Retainer 421510
#13

Shift electric models diagram

Retainer

Part #421510

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Spring 411020
#3

Keylever-sublever-touch control electric models diagram

Spring

Part #411020

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Sublever 412930-01
Sublever

Part #412930-01

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Filler 403723-01
#30D

Jacket diagram

Filler

Part #403723-01

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Pivot 421160
Pivot

Part #421160

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

Link 411710
#32

Keylever-sublever-touch control electric models diagram

Link

Part #411710

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Spring 422010
#35

Shift electric models diagram

Spring

Part #422010

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Screw 427050
#5

Ribbon feed diagram

Screw

Part #427050

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Universal 428450
#16

Ribbon actuation diagram

Universal

Part #428450

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

Washer 142450
#5

Jacket diagram

Washer

Part #142450

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