Optimus SCP-101 manual Press to expose the tape head

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After every 20 hours of tape player operation, follow these steps to clean the tape-handling parts or use a Ra- dioShack cassette deck cleaning kit.

1.Remove the batteries and disconnect any other power source.

2.Open the cassette compartment door, remove any cassette tape inside and set TAPE/ RADIO to TAPE.

3.Press to expose the tape head.

4.Use a cotton swab dipped in tape head-cleaning solution or denatured alcohol to gently clean the cap- stans, tape guides, pinch rollers, and tape head.

Tape Head Pinch Roller Capstan

Pinch Roller

Tape Guide (4)

Capstan

Swab

5.When you finish cleaning, press and close the compartment door, then reconnect power.

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