Panasonic RX-FT510 - Maintenance and Cleaning; Tape Path Cleaning; Cabinet Cleaning and Warnings

The head assembly, Capstan, and Pressure roller are in
constant contact with the tape. If these parts are dirty, the
sound quality will be impaired. Get into the habit of cleaning
the parts regularly (after every 10 hours or so of use) in
accordance with the procedure outlined below.
1. Open the Cassette Compartment cover by pressing the Stop/Eject Button (Deck 1/Deck 2).
Notes:
•If the head assembly is extremely dirty, clean It with
a soft cloth dampened with a little alcohol.
•Do not bring any type of metal objects or tools such
as magnetic screwdrivers in contact with the head
assembly.
•Do not clean the plastic cabinet with benzine or
thinner. Clean it with a cloth, dampened in a mild
solution of soap and water. Avoid excessive mois¬
ture.
•Avoid spray-type insecticides. Some insecticides
contain chemicals that could cause cabinet de¬
formation.
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