Cleaning the Tape-Handling Parts. Radio Shack 14-1184, voice activated Microcassette Recorder

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Caution: Removing the erase-protection tabs does not prevent a bulk eraser from erasing a microcassette tape.

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 recorder. After every 20 hours of tape player operation, follow these steps to clean the tape-handling parts.

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

2. Open the cassette compartment door and press PLAY to expose the tapehandling parts.

3. Use a cotton swab dipped in tape head cleaning solution or denatured alcohol to gently clean the record/

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Tape

Guides

Pinch Roller Capstan

Record/Playback

Head

4. Press STOP/EJECT to release the tape-handling parts. Then close the cassette compartment cover and reconnect power.

Note: For easier cleaning, you can use a microcassette cleaner kit, which includes a special cleaning cassette. Your local

RadioShack store carries a full line of cassette recorder cleaning supplies.

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Care

To enjoy your RadioShack Voice Activated Microcassette Recorder for a long time:

• Keep the recorder dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.

• Use and store the recorder only in normal temperature environments.

• Handle the recorder gently and carefully. Do not drop it.

• Keep the recorder away from dust and dirt.

• Wipe the recorder with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.

Modifying or tampering with the recorder’s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty.

If your recorder is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.

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