RESTORING TAPE TENSION AND SOUND QUALITY
After you play a cassette several times, the tape might be- come tightly wound on the reels. This can cause playback sound quality to deteriorate.
To restore the sound quality,
Caution: Be careful not to damage the cassette when tapping it. Do not touch the exposed tape or allow any sharp objects near the cassette.
CLEANING THE TAPE-HANDLING PARTS
Dirt, dust, or particles of the tape’s coating can accumulate on the tape heads and other parts that the tape touches. This can greatly reduce the performance of the
1.Remove the batteries and disconnect any other power source.
2.Open the cassette compartment door.
3.Press 
to expose the
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