Hermes Rocket User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS
FOR OPERATING AND MAINTAININ
THE PORTABLE TYPEWRITER
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DISTRIBUTED AND GUARANTEED BY
PAILLARD PRODUCTS INC.
100 SIXTH AVENUE , NEW YORK 13, N.Y.

Hermes Rocket Specifications

General

Type	Portable Typewriter
Model	Rocket
Country of Origin	Switzerland
Introduced	1950s
Keyboard	QWERTY
Keys	44
Carriage Width	9 inches
Manufacturer	Paillard
Color Options	Green, blue
Special Features	Compact and lightweight design for portability

Summary

Instructions for Operating and Maintaining the Portable Typewriter

Shift Lock Key

Locks the carriage in the 'capital' position for consecutive uppercase letters.

Margin Release Key

Allows writing beyond the margin stop or automatic carriage lock.

Line Space Lever

Controls the vertical spacing between lines of text.

Margin Stops

Adjustable stops that govern the length of the writing line.

Machine Care and Information

Care of the Machine

Instructions for keeping the Hermes machine clean and protected.

Ribbon and Type Cleaning Procedures

Changing the Ribbon

Step-by-step guide for replacing the typewriter ribbon.

Cleaning the Type

Method for cleaning typewriter type using a brush or match stick.

Cleaning the Platen

Recommended cleaning agents for the typewriter platen.

Oiling

Advice on oiling the machine, emphasizing avoiding type bars and segments.