Line Finder; To Use The Line Finder; Platen Knobs; Platen Variable - IBM Selectric Personal Typewriter Operating Instructions Manual

Line Finder
Use the line finder to leave a typewritten line and
return to it again. For example, you may wa nt
to use the lever when you:
• Erase
• Type superscripts or subscripts
• Create double underlines
• M ake corrections
To use the line finder:
1. Pull the line f inder toward you.
2. Turn the platen knob to move to the line
you want.
3. Type your insertion or correction.
4. Turn the platen knob to move to the original
typing line.
5. Push t he line finder away from you.
6. Press t he ca rrier return key (RETURN).
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Platen Knobs
Using the left and right platen knobs, you can roll
t he platen manually. Use t he platen knobs t o
help you insert paper or move up or down the
page to a different typing line.
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Platen Variable
Pressing in the left platen knob allows the platen
to roll freely. Using t his platen variable, you can
permanently change the position of the typing
lin e. If you need to reinsert a page for corrections
or additions. use the platen variable to help you
align the paper.