Inserting A Printwheel; Cleaning; Printwheel; Platen - Smith Corona Spellmate 500 User Manual

Inserting a Printwheel

1. Drop printwheel between print hammer and
typing guide with type style name facing you.
2. Push the print hammer release lever back until the
print hammer mechanism snaps into place.
3. Replace the ribbon cassette and correcting cassette.
4. Return the sound shield to its original position.
The unit should automatically reinitialize. If this
does not occur, check to make sure the sound
shield is closed securely and, if necessary, turn
your unit off and then on again.

Cleaning

Do not attempt to disassemble the typewriter to
clean it.
IMPORTANT: Always unplug the machine before using
cleaning solutions on its surfaces.

Printwheel

To remove residue, dip the characters into a small
container of ethyl or isopropyl alcohol (rubbing
alcohol) and wipe with a clean dry cloth. Do not soak
the printwheel.

Platen

Wipe surface with a clean cloth dampened with ethyl
or isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol).
Cover /Keyboard /Sound Shield
To clean the cover or keyboard, dampen a sponge with
a mild ammonia or soap solution. DO NOT use
household cleaners containing chlorinated compounds.
DO NOT spray anything directly on the product.
WARNING: Keep all solvents and petroleum distillates
(gasoline, kerosene, lighter fluids, etc.) away from plastic
parts. Keep all cleaning solutions away from electrical
components and moving parts.
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