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Caution: Be careful not to damage the cassette when tap-
ping it. Do not touch the exposed tape or allow any sharp ob-
jects 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 th e tape touches. This
can greatly reduce the performance of the SCP- 81. Use the
following cleaning procedure after every 20 hours of opera-
tion.
1. Remove the batteries and open the cassette compart-
ment door.
2. Press PLAY to expose the tape-handling part s.
3. Use a cotton swab dipped in ta pe head cleaning solution
or denatured alcohol to gently clean the play head, pinch
roller, tape guide, and capstan.
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