Sony BM-87DST Operating Instructions - Page 24

Maintenance Cleaning the Heads To produce optimum sound, clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use. 1 2 3 4 approx. 90˚ Record/playback head Capstan Erase head Pinch roller Cotton swab 1 Disconnect the AC power adaptor. 2 Press the eject button to open the cassette holder. 3 Pull up the lid further to the direction of the arrow. 4 Moisten a cotton swab or a soft cloth with alcohol and wipe the parts as shown above. x Cleaning the cabinet Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Never use strong solvents, such as thinner or benzine, since they may damage the finish. 24