I was afraid of that -- you can sort of click on the picture to see the SG, but it won't open the article. The crux of it from our standpoint is what you can see -- just that she bought the machine secondhand for $20; has used it for writing all her books; and she's suspicious of computers. The rest of the piece is a description of her other "favorite things" -- but the SG1 was accorded pride of place.

I love mine: by far my favorite standard. It was also one of my first repair jobs. 

Definitely a SG3, Tony. 

Welcome to the club! 

I found manuals but is there a site or a detailed file on this machine?
On mechanics with pictures.....

Small tricks to use functions (like injector). 
I am a beginner. I grew up with computers. Everyone knows how to copy and paste.
Using a machine is a skill that is lost. 
I already use my typewriters but by discovering by myself and on the web .
(ok understood, no wd40 for cleaning... The biggest cause of dispute on the forums )

I saw videos on different machines to properly place the sheets, change the ribbons and some basic stuff but I'm sure I missed a lot of tricks.

An example for SG3 when I put a sheet this one does not remain completely aligned. I do not know if this is normal (I think not of course). It happens that it climbs on the stop on the left. I can put a picture.

Another example, 2 days after buying the sg3 I removed the carriage to see under it if it was dirty. Unfortunately when I handed it back the belt attached to the main spring pulled out. I handed it over as I could. It works well but when I press to make a tabulation the carriage moves more slowly than when I press the release carriage release. I have no point of comparison. So I don't know if that's normal.
How to tighten the main spring?
In which direction to turn the spring?
No photo or clear video of the bowels of the beast with explanation on the web.

To summarize is there a beginner's guide (quite complete) with tricks for typewriters? (Making table, drawing lines, saving time writing, best ribbon ...)
Is there a guide for SGs? How to disassemble it, clean it, use the functions ...


If you do not understand what I mean, there is no problem. I will try to be clearer and change my translator.

Yes, I speak about a service manual because I already found the user manual. I search one with pictures and some details.

I had understood the principle of the injector but I was wondering if there was a trick to put several sheets to draw only one at a time (like a printer). I do not know if the sg can do this (even with a trick) or if even another typewriter is able to do that.
In any case, the injector is a superb invention. (For the novels, the scriptwriting, the index cards etc ...)

For cleaning, I used for my lettera:
-mineral spirit
-oil "ballistol" (the brands of oil recommended in the usa are not sold in europe or are very expensive, more than a typewriter sometimes)

I did not know what to put on the platen. I missed this information. Thank you.

I will soon clean the sg that is why I was looking for a service manual. I would take pictures before in case I remove something by mistake.
This may solve the problem of paper alignment.
I will look for the lever for the main spring and if I don't find I will post in the repair forum.

You're right I'll look at the books for a beginner's guide.
There are no posts in this forum?

A great beginner's guide would be nice. Obviously it takes time.
I am looking for but the good info is in differentes places.

For example this morning I did not know that a backing sheet had to be used...
I own a lot of carbon Ribbon for sm8 et 9 I will post about that....

Everything is new. I feel like I have bought a delorean and discovered a new world (the old one).

Many people here seem to have a good knowledge of the typewriters. My questions may seem may be stupid but it is necessary to think of the succession.
:-)