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 cassette player. Use the following cleaning procedure after every 20 hours of tape player operation.
1.Remove the batteries and dis- connect the AC or DC power cord.
2.Open the cassette compartment door.
3.Press PLAY to expose the tape- handling parts.
4.Use a cotton swab dipped in denatured alcohol or tape head- cleaning solution to clean the record/play head, pinch roller, capstan, and erase head.
5.When you finish cleaning, press STOP/EJECT and close the cas- sette compartment door.
Your local Radio Shack store sells a complete line of cassette cleaning supplies.
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