IBM Selectric Operating Instructions

Changing
Typing
Elements
When
removing or replacing an element,
make
sure
that
your
typewriter
is
in
lowercase
position—the triangle
on
the
element
cap
pointing
toward
the
platen—and
that the
motor
is
turned
Off.
Never force the
element
by
manually
rotating or
tilting
it
on
the
post.
To
Remove
an
Element
-
Make
sure
the
typewriter
is
in
lowercase
position.
-
Turn the
typewriter
Off
and
lift
the
front
cover.
-
Lift
the Element
Release
Lever
with
your
right
thumb
and
forefinger
until
the
Lever
clicks
into
position.
-
Remove
the
element
by
grasping
it
by
the
Element
Release Lever
and
lifting
it
off
the
Element
Post.
To
Replace an
Element
-
Make
sure
the
typewriter
is
in
lowercase
position.
.
Grasp
the Element Release
Lever
with
your
thumb and
index
finger
and
place
the
typing
element
on
the Element
Post
with
the
triang
facing
the
platen.
-
With
the thumb
and
forefinger
holding
the
Lever,
slip
the element
into
place
on
the
Element
Post
and
close the
Lever.
Avoid
using
force.
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IBM Selectric Specifications

General

Type	Electric typewriter
Introduced	1961
Keyboard Layout	QWERTY
Carriage Return	Electric
Manufacturer	IBM
Printing Technology	Typeball (golf ball)
Power Source	AC Power
Power Supply	120V AC