use straight rubbing alcohol on the cloth or q-tip.
On Mon, 29 Aug 2005, .dan. wrote:
> It means the head is worn and the machine should be replaced. A temporary
> fix sometimes works. Without a tape in the machine put it into play and
> then advance both speed controls to full. Using a cloth press it against
> the wheel and shaft that are turning near the front of the opening for a
> few seconds to wipe any material from them. Then wipe the tape head which
> is a square thing protruding near the middle of the front of the tape
> opening to wipe any material that may have become attached. It is best to
> ask your lending library for a replacement even if the fix seems to work
> because the squeal will start soon again.
>
> XB
> IC|XC
>
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