Cleaning The Tape-Handling Parts - Optimus Micro-35 Owner's Manual

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• Use only fresh
required size and
remove old or weak batteries. They
can leak chemicals that can destroy
electronic circuits.
Modifying or tampering with the recorder's
internal components can cause a malfunc-
tion and might invalidate the recorder's
warranty. If your recorder is not operating
as it should, take it to your local Ra-
dioShack store for assistance.
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 re-
corder. Use the following cleaning proce-
dure after every 20 hours of recorder
operation.
1. Press , remove the batter-
STOP/EJECT
ies, and disconnect any other power
source.
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batteries of the
type. Always