Staples 34462 Electric Pencil Sharpener Cutter Replacement

Written By: Jen Hawkins
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Staples 34462 Electric Pencil Sharpener Cutter Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

10

Time Required

30 minutes

Introduction

If your pencils are not properly sharpening, the problem could be a dull or worn cutter. This guide will show you how to replace the cutter component of your Staples 34462 Electric Pencil Sharpener.

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    • Pull out the shavings tray from the pencil sharpener.

    • Beware of loose pencil shavings falling on your workspace.

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    • Turn the pencil sharpener on its side.

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    • 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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    • 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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    • Using a Phillips00 screwdriver, remove two 8.9mm flat edge screws from the top section of the top panel.

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    • Using a Phillips00 screwdriver, remove two 10.3mm screws from the middle section of the top panel.

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    • Carefully pull the cover from the top panel and set it aside.

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    • 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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    • Pull out the outside cover to remove it from the cutter chamber and set them side by side.

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    • Carefully pull the cutter out of the cutter chamber.

    • Beware of pencil shavings and debris.

Conclusion

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

Author

Jen Hawkins

Member since: 28/10/14

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4 comments

Very clear, easy to follow. Nice photos.

uccbill -

where can I get a replacement cutter?

Mel Buchanan -

Did you find replacement blades?

Horace M Hargroves -

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 -