Optimus SCP-101 - Manual (Page 18)

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After every 20 hours of tape player operation, follow
these steps to clean the tape-handling parts or use a Ra-
dioShack cassette deck cleaning kit.
1. Remove the batteries and disconnect any other
power source.
2. Open the cassette compartment door, remove any
cassette tape inside and set TAPE/ RADIO to TAPE .
3. Press to expose the tape head.
4. Use a cotton swab dipped in tape head-cleaning
solution or denatured alcohol to gently clean the cap-
stans, tape guides, pinch rollers, and tape head.
5. When you finish cleaning, press and close the
compartment door, then reconnect power.
Tape Head
Pinch Roller
Capstan
Swab
Capstan
Pinch Roller
Tape Guide (4)
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