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Staples 34462 Electric Pencil Sharpener Cutter Replacement

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  1. Staples 34462 Electric Pencil Sharpener Cutter Replacement, Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Pull out the shavings tray from the pencil sharpener.

    • Beware of loose pencil shavings falling on your workspace.

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  2. Staples 34462 Electric Pencil Sharpener Cutter Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Turn the pencil sharpener on its side.

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  3. Staples 34462 Electric Pencil Sharpener Cutter Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Using a Phillips00 screwdriver, remove the two front 11.6mm screws.

    • Using the plastic opening tool, remove the back plastic feet.

    • After removing the back plastic feet, using a Phillips 00 screwdriver, remove the two back 11.6mm screws.

    • The hole is deeper than you may think. It may take some time to get the screwdriver to click in.

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  4. Staples 34462 Electric Pencil Sharpener Cutter Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Carefully pull apart the bottom panel from the top panel.

    • Be careful not to pull too forcefully as the panels are connected by wires.

    • Beware of pencil shavings falling out onto your workspace.

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  5. Staples 34462 Electric Pencil Sharpener Cutter Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Using a Phillips00 screwdriver, remove two 8.9mm flat edge screws from the top section of the top panel.

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  6. Staples 34462 Electric Pencil Sharpener Cutter Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Using a Phillips00 screwdriver, remove two 10.3mm screws from the middle section of the top panel.

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  7. Staples 34462 Electric Pencil Sharpener Cutter Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Carefully pull the cover from the top panel and set it aside.

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  8. Staples 34462 Electric Pencil Sharpener Cutter Replacement, Cutter: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Orient the top panel so that the sensor bracket is facing you.

    • Using a Phillips00 screwdriver, remove four 10.42mm screws.

    • Using a Phillips00 screwdriver, remove two 6.96mm screws.

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  9. Staples 34462 Electric Pencil Sharpener Cutter Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Pull out the outside cover to remove it from the cutter chamber and set them side by side.

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  10. Staples 34462 Electric Pencil Sharpener Cutter Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1
    • Carefully pull the cutter out of the cutter chamber.

    • Beware of pencil shavings and debris.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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4 Guide Comments

Very clear, easy to follow. Nice photos.

uccbill - Reply Share

where can I get a replacement cutter?

Mel Buchanan - Reply Share

Did you find replacement blades?

Horace M Hargroves - Reply Share

Absolutely great directions. However I lost the two 10.3mm screws somewhere along the line - I did not go any further at that point. I will check out replacement cutters and see if I want to pursue or purchase new. I believe this was my work stapler of the 80's.

Leslie H - Reply Share

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