1996 Chevrolet Blazer Owner's Manual - Page 152

Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and extreme heat. If they aren't, they may notoperate properly or may cause failure of the tape player. Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after every 50 hours of use. If you notice a reduction in sound quality, try a known good cassette to see if the tape or the tape player is at fault. If this cassette has no other improvement in sound quality, clean the tape player. Cleaning may be done with a scrubbing action, non-abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape headas the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn. It is normal for the cassette to eject while cleaning. Insert the cassette at le.ast threetimes to ensure thorough cleaning. A scrubbing action cleaning cassette is available through your GM dealer. You may also choose a non-scrubbing action, wet-type cleaner which usesa cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape head.This type of cleaning cassette will not eject. It may not cleanas thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner. Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time. Always makesure that the cassette tape is in good condition beforeyou have your tape player serviced. Care of Your Compact Discs Handle discs carefully.Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and awayfrom direct sunlight and dust. If the surface ofa disc is soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution and clean it, wiping from thecenter to the edge. Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling discs. Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole andthe outer edge. Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antennacan withstand most car washes without being damaged. If the mast should ever become slightly bent, you can straighten it outby hand. If the mast is badly bent, as it might be by vandals, you should replace it. Check every once in a while to be sure the mastis still tightened to the fender. 3-18