I HAVE A 1970'S IBM SELECTRIC II TYPEWRITER THAT
I HAVE HAD ABOUT 25 YEARS. PURCHASED IT USED
FROM A DEALER. I HAVE USED IT VERY LITTLE OVER THE YEARS FOR PERSONAL USE BUT NOT AT ALL FOR ABOUT 10-15 YEARS. WHEN I STARTED IT UP A FEW DAYS AGO IT CAME ON AND THE BALL MOVED TO THE LEFT SIDE AND LURCHED A FEW TIMES AND STOPPED AND THE MOTOR WENT OFF. DOES ANYONE KNOW IF THE MOTORS ON THESE MACHINES HAVE A SAFETY SHUT OFF TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE MOTOR IF THE MACHINE IS JAMED?

THANKS FOR YOUR COMMENTS.

WENDELL LAWSON