RadioShack MICRO-31 Microcassette Tape Recorder
(140-1161)                 Care and Maintenance       Faxback Doc. # 33885

The following suggestions will help you care for your recorder so you can
enjoy it for years.

   Keep the recorder dry.  If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids
   can contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.

   Handle the recorder gently and carefully.  Dropping it can damage the
   circuit boards and case and can cause the recorder to work improperly.

   Use and store the recorder only in normal temperature environments.
   Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices and
   distort or melt plastic parts.

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

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

   Use only fresh batteries of the recommended size and type. Always remove
   old or weak batteries; they can leak chemicals that destroy electronic
   circuits.

Modifying or tampering with the recorder's internal parts can cause a
malfunction and might invalidate your recorder's warranty. If your recorder
is not operating as it should, take it to your local Radio Shack store for
assistance.

CLEANING THE TAPE-HANDLING PARTS

Clean the tape-handling parts once every 20 hours of use.

With power supplied and the cassette removed, press PLAY to expose the
tape-handling parts.  Use a cotton swab dipped in tape head cleaning
solution or denatured alcohol to gently clean the parts.  Or, for easier
cleaning, use RadioShack's microcassette cleaner kit (Cat. No. 44-1168)
which includes a special cleaning cassette.

After you finish cleaning the tape-handling parts, press STOP/EJECT to turn
off the recorder and release the tape-handling parts.


(YO/EB 6/20/96)