This is a faithful reproduction of the original Oliver no. 9 instruction manual.It is an invaluable tool for any Oliver collector or user.Ever wonder what all those knobs and levers do? This instruction manual will tell you.The machine says "Keep Machine Clean and Oiled" but where do you oil it? This manual will tell you.Other items covered in this handy book is setting the tabs, carriage tension and removal, inserting paper, How to correctly install a new ribbon, line spacing and platen movements the list goes on and on. . .A complete parts breakdown of the machine is shown with excellent pictures of all sides of the base and carriage.

This is great if you need to order parts for your Oliver.I have been working on Oliver's for many years and still learned a few things after reading this manual they also give you tips to get the most in performance and speed from your Oliver.This is a great Oliver accessory to display with your machine.Printed on heavy paper just like the original manual it will last a long time as you thumb through it. Get one you know you need it, and you will be glad you did the next time you have a question about this classic machine.