Akai AP-005

Vi. PLAYER CARE
ATS-Il
1 LIFE OF STYLUS
The lifetime of stylus is about 500 hrs. of use (about
1000 30cm LP records.) If the stylus becomes old,
because the record will be damaged and tone quality
will become inferior, be sure to replace as soon as is
needed. If records on which dust is allowed to
accumulate are played, the stylus will wear especially
fast and the record surface will be scratched. There-
fore, please be sure to keep record clean by wiping
and cleaning the record grooves with water soaked
gauze. Also if dust adheres to the turntable sheet
(rubber mat), as this will cause the record to become
dirty easily, the mat should also be kept clean.
-. STYLUS CHANGE
When replacing stylus, be sure that the stylus
(ATS-11) is inserted properly in the direction of the
arrow mark shown in Fig. 4 and fits into cartridge
firmly. Use only model ATS-11 stylus which is for
use in model AT-11 cartridge.
Fig. 5
3. LUBRICATION
Because for rotating parts and parts which rub
together during operation, oilless metal and the best
grease or oil is used, your machine will not need
lubrication for some time. About once per year, use
standard accessory player oil and apply one or two
drops to the motor shaft as shown in Fig. 5. In case
you do not have player oil, use #60 spindle oil or a
high grade machine oil. If used continually for
business purposes, etc., oil about once or twice per
month.
CAUTION: Following lubrication, because oil will
adhere to the drive belt and pulley and
to the turntable etc., wipe the oil off of
these parts with a cloth to which a little
carbon tetrachloride or thinner (benzine
can be also be used) has been applied.