u/timtim_et_milou

I recently picked up this IBM Selectric, but the carrier is stuck. The keys strike, but the head doesn't move to the right. Whenever I hit the Return key, the whole machine jams and the keyboard locks. I can clear the jam by hitting the Tab key, but the carrier still stays in the same spot. It won't advance during typing and it's completely froze. I can't even move it by hand.
I also would have a hard time removing the case since the lever is right behind the stuck carrier 😅 any ideas? Just to be honest, it’s my first electric typewriter and I have no idea about the machine yet 🙏