Question 1

where does one find the instructions for this mechanical pencil?

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If there is a broken piece of lead stuck inside, or a short piece, you cannot get lead to advance, or reload new lead. There is a fine pin stuck to the inside of the eraser. You can remove the eraser and use this to clear any broken lead.
When the pencil is completely assembled, depress the top as if you were going to advance the lead. Extremely gently insert a new lead, while keeping the top depressed. I always load my 0.3 pencils from the writing end, since the lead is so fragile.
All brands of 0.3 lead pencils are difficult, for most people a 0.5 or 0.7, is better. This is probably the best.

Question 2

I don't see the eraser.,..   How easy is it to expose it?  Can you leave the eraser exposed? I typically always do that...

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The eraser is located under the silver cap at the top. Being a drafting pencil, the eraser is very small (~4mm) and is designed for fixing small mistakes without erasing anything else. For erasing most mistakes, I would suggest a separate eraser such as the Pentel retractable click (http://www.amazon.com/Pentel-Eraser-Retractable-Assorted-ZE21BP3-K6/dp/B001HA77OO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1453514031&sr=8-1&keywords=pentel+retractable+eraser) or the Pentel Hi-Polymer Block Eraser (http://www.amazon.com/Pentel-Hi-polymer-Block-Eraser-ZEH10BP3-K6/dp/B001Q4HQVU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1453514058&sr=8-1&keywords=pentel+hi+polymer+eraser)

Question 3

Some people say that since the tip is retractable it can become wobbly while writing. Anybody else have this problem?

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Wobbly may be a bit of an exaggeration but there can be a bit of movement in the tip.  I have a two Graph Gear 1000's, one tip has no movement and the other has maybe a 1/2 mm movement.  The movement is imperceptible while writing though, at least for me.

Question 4

Is this mechanical pencil comfortable when used to write for long periods of time? Thanks in advance for any answers.

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I use it all of the time and find it quite comfortable.  I'm taking multiple classes and use it as my only writing implement in every one- note-taking as well as homework.Good luck!Sam

ASIN	B000GAU2RU
Additional Features	Ergonomic, Heavy Duty, Pocket Clip, Refillable, Retractable
Age Range Description	Adult
Best Sellers Rank	#819 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #11 in Mechanical Pencils
Body Shape	Round
Brand Name	Pentel
Closure Type	Retractable
Color	Black
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (24,546)
Drill Point	Fine
Grip Type	Contoured
Hand Orientation	Left
Hardness	HB
Included Components	Pentel Super Hi-Polymer Lead, Z2-1 eraser
Ink Base	Oil
Ink Color	Black
Item Diameter	0.5 Millimeters
Item Dimensions	0.63 x 6 x 0.63 inches
Item Type Name	Mechanical Pencil
Item Weight	0.02 Kilograms
Line Size	0.5
Manufacturer	Pentel
Material Type	Metal
Model Name	Graph Gear 1000
Model Number	PG1013E
Pattern	Pencil
Recommended Uses For Product	Drafting
Style	0.5mm
UPC	072512198063
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Warranty Description	Limited Lifetime Warranty - USA Only
Writing Instrument Form	Mechanical Graphite Pencil
Writing Technique	pencil lead

Pentel GraphGear 1000 Mechanical Pencil, (0.5mm) Point Size, Black Barrel, 1 Each (PG1015A)

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