How to Unlock the Carriage on a Remington Typewriter

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If you have a Remington portable No. 3 typewriter or another Remington model, you may have found that the carriage is locked or won't move.  Here is the secret to unlocking your Remington Portable No. 3 typewriter. 

Pull lever toward you and...

Pull out platen knob at the same time, and the carriage will unlock. 


  • Pam on

    You are brilliant! Thank you so much!


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