Silver Reed Portable Series

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Summary

Operating the Typewriter

Setting Up the Paper

Instructions for loading paper into the typewriter, including securing and positioning.

Paper Release Lever

Details on using the paper release lever to secure or remove paper.

Margin Stops

How to set left and right margins using the adjustable stops.

Two-Colour Ribbon and Stencil Control

Using the lever for typing in red, black, or for stencil cutting.

Paper Support

Functionality and folding of the paper support for visibility and transport.

Margin Release and Jam Release Key

Using the key to type beyond margins or release jammed type bars.

Top Cover Removal

Instructions for lifting and removing the typewriter's top cover.

Carriage Release Lever

How to use the lever to manually move the carriage left or right.

Line Space Selector

Adjusting line spacing and locking the carriage for transport.

Back Space Key

Functionality of the backspace key to move the carriage backward.

Shift Key and Shift Lock

Using shift keys for capitals and the lock for continuous capitalization.

Fast Forward Spacer

Using the fast forward spacer for rapid continuous spacing.

Space Bar

Operating the space bar for single or half-spacing characters.

Card Guide Scale

Using the scale for drawing horizontal or vertical lines on paper.

Touch Selector

Adjusting the key touch sensitivity from light to heavy.

Carriage Return Lever

Advancing paper and returning carriage to the left margin.

Tabulator

Using the tabulator to advance the carriage to preset tab positions.

How to Change the Ribbon

Removing Old Ribbon

Steps to remove the top cover and detach the used ribbon from the spool.

Installing New Ribbon

Instructions for placing the new ribbon spool and threading the ribbon.