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Model # 8712820 Official Sears portable typewriter

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Castg Side R 402135
#2C

Jacket diagram

Castg side r

Part #402135

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

Plate 455110
#32

Paper feed diagram

Plate

Part #455110

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

Wheel 426730-01
#7A

Paragraph indent diagram

Wheel

Part #426730-01

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

Link 420270-01
#6

Space bar electric models diagram

Link

Part #420270-01

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

Bracket 456520-01
#27

Platen & linespace diagram

Bracket

Part #456520-01

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

Cushion 416910
#14A

Typebar diagram

Cushion

Part #416910

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

Screw 400340
#5

Frame diagram

Screw

Part #400340

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

Screw 421190
#4

Shift manual models diagram

Screw

Part #421190

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

Screw 475020
#13B

Backspace diagram

Screw

Part #475020

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

Bracket 424160
#35

Power diagram

Bracket

Part #424160

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

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How to replace a water softener venturi

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How to replace a water softener rotor position switch

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