Olympia SPLENDID 99 User Manual

Safety Device
During transport, or to prevent interierence by un-
authorised persons, pull the carriage locking lever
(4) forward, thus locking the carriage. Push it back
again (releasing the carriage) before use.
Careful
maintenance
means
longer
life
Attention
When in regular use the machine should be dusted
every morning with c clean brush, with the front
cover
removed.
The
types
should
be
cleaned
by
means of a type cleaning brush, c1 sheet of paper
having been placed underneath the typebars. If a
plastic type cleaner is used, this should be kneaded
before use. Never use a pointed metal object for
cleaning out clogged letters—if necessary a wooden
spill mcxy be used. The platen may be cleaned with
methylated spirits only, never with petrol.
A11 moving and sliding parts may be oiled only at
infrequent intervals, using acidfree typewriter oil,
first wiping off any old oil residue. Segment, line
space wheel, typebars and type guide should 11 ev er
be oiled.
In the event of any damage, your typewriter should
be taken to an authorised typewriter dealer or
mechanic.
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Olympia SPLENDID 99 Specifications

General

Brand	Olympia
Model	SPLENDID 99
Category	Typewriter
Language	English

Summary

Safety Device

Careful Maintenance

Attention

Guidelines for dusting, cleaning types, platen, and oiling moving parts, with warnings against oiling specific components.

Operating Instructions

Drawing Lines

Instructions on how to draw horizontal and vertical lines using the carriage and platen.

Touch Adjuster

Guidance on adjusting the typewriter's touch sensitivity via the adjuster on the front cover.

Erasing

Steps for erasing text on the platen and carriage, with advice on preventing dust.

Correcting

Method for correcting typing errors using the correcting space bar and retyping letters.

Margin Alignment

Line Setting and Spacing

Shift Key Operation

Carriage and Margin Controls

Spacing

Explanation of carriage movement when the space bar is pressed.

Margin Release

Function of the margin release lever for continuing lines or disentangling typebars.

Back Spacer

How to move the carriage back one space using the back spacer.

Carriage Release

Procedure for releasing the carriage to move it freely.

Platen Release

Using the line space control for platen release for specific typing tasks.

Machine Handling and Setup

Taking Machine Out of Case

Step-by-step guide for removing the typewriter from its case and preparing it for use.

Ribbon Control

Instructions for setting the two-colour ribbon and using single-colour ribbons.

Paper Support

How to automatically deploy the paper support for typing.

Inserting the Paper

Detailed steps for inserting paper into the platen and adjusting its position.

Setting the Margin

Procedure for setting the left and right margin stops using the red pointers.

Changing the Ribbon

Comprehensive guide on how to replace the typewriter ribbon correctly.