Technics RQT7018-1Y Maintenance, Product service, Care of the parts, Oiling the center spindle

Maintenance Product service

Care of the parts

To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

•Never use alcohol, paint thinner, or benzine to clean this unit.

•Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came with the cloth carefully.

Do not wipe the dust cover while playing a record.

This can cause static electricity. This static can cause the tone arm to be attracted towards the cover.

Thoroughly clean dust off the stylus and record.

•Use a soft brush to clean the stylus. Brush from the base to the tip.

•Use a good quality record cleaner to keep your records clean.

Head shell terminals

Wipe the head shell terminals occasionally.

Use a soft cloth. Turn the amplifier off before fitting or removing the head shell.

•Damage to your speakers can occur if the head shell is moved while the volume is turned up.

•Leave the stylus cover on while handling the head shell to prevent damaging the stylus.

Oiling the center spindle.

Apply 2 or 3 drops every 2000 hours of operation. Use SFW0010 oil

(not included). Oil

Moving the unit

Repackage the unit in the packaging it came in.

If you no longer have the packaging, do the following:

•Return the tone arm to the arm rest and tape it in place.

•Remove the balance weight and head shell from the tone arm and carefully wrap them.

•Take off the turntable and turntable mat and carefully wrap them.

•Carefully wrap the main unit in a blanket or paper.

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1.Damage requiring service—The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel if:

(a)The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged; or

(b)Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or

(c)The unit has been exposed to rain; or

(d)The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or

(e)The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.

2.Servicing—Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in these operating instructions. Refer all other servic- ing to authorized servicing personnel.

3.Replacement parts—When parts need replacing ensure the servicer uses parts specified by the manufacturer or parts that have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

4.Safety check—After repairs or service, ask the servicer to perform safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working condition.

Product information

For product information or assistance with product operation:

In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1- 800-211-7262, or e-mail consumerproducts@panasonic.com, or the website (http://www.panasonic.com).

In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Cen- tre at 905-624-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you.

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