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Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type. Batteries can leak chemicals that damage your recorder’s electronic parts.
Wipe the recorder with a damp cloth occa- sionally to keep it looking new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the recorder.
Modifying or tampering with the recorder’s internal parts can cause a malfunction and might invalidate your re- corder’s warranty. If your recorder is not operating as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assis- tance.
CLEANING THE TAPE-HANDLING PARTS
Dirt, dust, or particles of the tape’s coating can accumu- late on the tape heads and other parts that the tape touches. This can greatly reduce the performance of the cassette player. To prevent noise and poor
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