TAD-539 Telephone Answering System
(430-0765)             Care and Maintenance           Faxback Doc. # 18738

CLEANING THE TAPE-HANDLING PARTS

Clean the tape-handling parts about every 30 days.

Press STOP/ERS and remove the cassette.  Then gently clean the parts shown
in the illustration with a cotton swab dipped in tape head cleaning
solution.  Tape head cleaning supplies are available at your local Radio
Shack store.

CAUTION:  To avoid damage to the tape head, never use a chemical not
          approved for tape headcleaning and never touch the head with your
          fingers or any metal object.

CARING FOR THE TAD

Your Radio Shack TAD-539 Remote Control Telephone Answering System is an
example of superior design and craftsmanship.  The following suggestions
will help you care for the TAD so you can enjoy it for years.

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

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

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

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

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

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

THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW

In the unlikely event that your TAD causes problems on the phone line, the
phone company can disconnect your service.  The phone company attempts to
notify you in advance.  If advance notice is not practical, the phone
company notifies you of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.

Also, the phone company can make changes to its lines, equipment,
operations, or procedures that could affect the operation of your telephone
equipment.  The phone company notifies you of these changes in advance, so
you can take steps to prevent interruption of your phone service.

LIGHTNING

Your TAD has built-in protection circuits to reduce the risk of damage
from surges in the phone and power line current.  These protection circuits
meet or exceed FCC requirements.  However, lightning striking the phone
line or power lines can damage your TAD.

Lightning damage is not common.  Nevertheless, if you live in an area that
has frequent electrical storms, we suggest that you unplug your TAD during
storms to reduce the possibility of damage.


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