CD-3318 Portable CD Boom Box w/ Double Cassette Recorder and AM/FM Stereo 
(140-0542)                 Care and Maintenance       Faxback Doc. # 32446

Your Radio Shack CD-3318 is an example of superior design and
craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the CD-3318
so you can enjoy it for years.

     Keep the CD-3318 dry.  If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.
     Water contains minerals that can corrode electronic circuits.

     Handle the CD-3318 carefully.  Dropping it can damage the case and
     circuit boards and cause the CD-3318 to work improperly.

     Use the CD-3318 only in normal temperature environments.  Temperature
     extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage batteries,
     and warp or melt plastic parts.

     Keep the CD-3318 away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature
     wear of parts.

     Wipe the CD-3318 with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking
     new.  Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong
     detergents to clean the CD-3318.

Modifying or tampering with the CD-3318's internal components can cause a
malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC
authorization to operate it. If the CD-3318 is not performing as it should,
take it to your local Radio Shack store for assistance.

FCC INFORMATION

This equipment complies with the limits for a Class B digital device as
specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules.  These limits provide reasonable
protection against radio and TV interference in a residential area.
However, your equipment might cause TV or radio interference even when it
is operating properly.  To eliminate interference, you can try one or more
of the following corrective measures:

     Reorient or relocate the radio or TV's receiving antenna.

     Increase the distance between the CD-3318 and the radio or TV.

     Use outlets on different electrical circuits for the CD-3318 and the
     radio or TV

Consult your local Radio Shack store or an experienced radio/TV technician
if the problem still exists.

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 CD-3318.  Use the following cleaning procedure after
every 20 hours of tape player operation.

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

  2.  Open the cassette compartment door.

  3.  Press PLAY on Tape 1 or Tape 2 to expose the parts you need to clean.

  4.  Use a cotton swab dipped in denatured alcohol or tape head cleaning
      solution to clean the record/play heads, pinch rollers, capstans,
      tape guides, and erase heads.

  5.  When you finish cleaning, press STOP/EJECT, close the cassette
      compartment door, and reconnect power.

Your local Radio Shack store sells a complete line of cassette deck
cleaning supplies.


(YO/EB 4/19/96)