TEAC w-865r Owners Manual - Page 26

Maintenance If the surface of the deck becomes soiled, wipe it clean with a dry, soft cloth. To remove stubborn dirt, wipe with a cloth slightly moistened with a solution of mild detergent and water, then moisten a cloth with water, wring it well, and rub over the surface. Do not allow the deck to remain in contact with rubber or vinyl products for a long period of time, as these could damage the surface finish. Never use volatile cleaners like thinners, benzine or alcohol because they will damage the surface finish. CAUTION: For safety, always unplug the power cord before performing any maintenance. Cleaning the heads If the head section gets dirty, the recording quality will deteriorate, resulting in degraded playback sound or "drops" in sound. Also, if the tape transport path gets dirty, the tape may get entangled in the rotating parts. It is therefore recommended that the heads, pinch rollers and capstans be cleaned regularly at intervals of 10-hour use with a cotton swab moistened with a commercially available, appropriate cleaning liquid. NOTE: Do not make a recording or play back tape when the tape transport path is wet with cleaning liquid, as this could cause the tape to jam or clog. For European customers Disposal of your old appliance 1. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC. 2. All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities. 3. The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health. 4. For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance, please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Pinch roller Capstan Erase head Pinch roller Record/playback head Capstan 26