aiwa 3 band radio cassette tape recorder rm-21 cleaning work
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at first
I’m sorry
Because we can’t speak english
I am using DeepL translate, so it may be a strange sentence, but I would like you to understand
Thank you
This radio cassette tape recorder’s
Cleaning work will be performed.
aiwa rm-21
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Blow dry the entire area with a blower.
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Wipe with a towel using living room detergent diluted with water.
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Wipe the rod antenna as well.
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Use cotton swabs or toothpicks to clean up grooves and other small areas.
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The earphone jack is also cleaned.
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The tuning display section is
easily scratched, so clean without force.
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Clean the battery compartment.
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Dust the tape compartment with a blower.
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The head section is cleaned when the power is turned on to check the operation.
Finally, wipe again with a soft cloth.
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Except for cassette tape head cleaning.
Cleaning is finished.
Operation check and cassette tape head cleaning work are
Technical Report will follow in the next issue.
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Writer T.Okumura