Core And Maintenance - Smith Corona MEMORY CORRECT 300 Manual

Care and Maintenance
We recommend that your typewriter be adjusted , serviced , and lubricated by an
SCM-trained typewriter technician at least once a year. If you do a great deal of
typing , more frequent servicing may be necessary Your Smith-Corona dealer
will be glad to discuss your needs with you .
Note: Always unplug the machine before using cleaning solutions on its surfaces.
NDDON GUIDES
Periodic cleaning is necessary to remove dirt and ribbon residue.
1. When chang ing a new ribbon cassette, use the Ribbon Guide Cleaner in
the cassette package or fold a 3" x 5" index cord in half. Insert between
the ribbon guides in front of the PRINT POINT INDICATOR . Rub from side
to side. If the CORRECTION TAPE should become loose while cleaning ,
advance right spool clockw ise to tighten .
2 . After removing a used CORRECTION TAPE , fold a 3" x 5" index cord in
half. Insert between the ribbon guides behind the PRINT POINT INDICA-
TOR . Rub from side to side.
PRECAUTIONS :
Do not bend or force the ribbon guides apart.
Do not fold the index cord more than one time .
Please check the ribbon cassettes for the Guide-Cleaner and instructions included
in the package .
PNNlWHIEL
To remove residue, dip the characters into o small container of emyl or isopropyl
alcohol (rubb ing alchoho l), and w ipe with o clean dry cloth . Do not soak the
PRINTWHEEL.
PLATEN (24)
Wipe surface with a clean cloth saturated with ethyl or isopropyl alcohol ( rubbing
alcohol) .
JACK£11NG
To clean jackets, keyboards , or dust cover, sponge with a mild ammonia or soap
solution . Do not use household cleaners containing chlorinated compounds .
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PP.ECALmONS ;
Keep all solvents and petroleum distillates (gasoline, kerosene , lighter
fluid, ere. ) away from plastic ports.
Keep all cleaning solutions away from electrical components.
Do not let cleaning solutions splash onto moving parts.