Component Stereo System  (130-1271)  Care/Maintenance  Faxback Doc. # 9761

You should follow a careful maintenance schedule to achieve the best
performance and prolong the system's life.

CAUTION:  Always turn off the system and disconnect the power cord from
          the electrical outlet before cleaning.

CLEANING THE CABINET

Do not use chemicals, harsh detergents, or abrasive cleaners to clean the
cabinet.  Wipe off dust and stains with a soft cloth moistened only with
a mild soap and water solution.

CLEANING THE TAPE DECK

The tape heads, pinch rollers, and capstan  require cleaning every 10 to
15 hours of tape play.  To clean, insert a head-cleaning cassette,
available at your local Radio Shack store, into the player and operate the
system in a normal manner for 1 to 2 minutes, or follow the instructions
included with the head-cleaner cassette.  You can also clean the deck
parts by using a cotton swab moistened with a head-cleaner solution,
available at your local Radio Shack store.  Gently rub the tape heads,
pinch rollers. and capstans with the moist cotton swab.

CHOOSING CASSETTE TAPES

We recommend you only use tapes 100 minutes or shorter in length, produced 
by well-known manufacturers.  Longer tapes can jam your tape desk or
cause inferior performance.  For recording, use only normal bias cassette
tapes.

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