TAD-346  (430-0703)           Care and Maintenance     Faxback Doc. # 7225

Your Radio Shack TAD-346 Dual Microcassette Telephone Answering System is
an example of superior design and Craftsmanship.  The following
suggestions will help you care for the TAD so you can enjoy it for years.

Keep the TAD dry.  If it gets wet wipe it dry immediately.  Liquids might
contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.

Use and store the TAD only in normal temperature environments. 
Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices and
distort or melt plastic parts.

Handle the TAD gently and carefully.  Dropping it can damage circuit
boards and cases and can cause the TAD to work improperly.

Keep the TAD away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature wear of
parts.

Wipe the TAD with damp cloth occasionally to keep the TAD looking like
new.  Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents
to clean the TAD.

Use only fresh batteries of the recommended size and type.  Always remove
old or weak batteries.  They can leak chemicals that can destroy
electronic circuits.

Modifying or tampering with the TAD's internal components can cause a
malfunction and might invalidate the TAD's warranty and void your FCC
authorization to operate it.  If the TAD is not operating as it should,
take it to your local Radio Shack store for assistance.  If the trouble is
harming the phone lines, the telephone company might ask you to disconnect
your TAD until you have resolved the problem.

THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW

In the unlikely event that your TAD causes problems on the telephone line,
the telephone company can disconnect your service.  The telephone company
attempts to notify you in advance.  If advance notice is not practical,
the telephone company notifies you as soon as possible and advices you of
your right to file a complaint with the FCC.

Also, the telephone company can change its lines, equipment, operations, 
or procedures that could affect the operation of this TAD.  The telephone
company notifies you of these changes in advance so you can take the
necessary steps to prevent interruption of your telephone service.

LIGHTNING

Your TAD has built-in protection circuits to reduce the risk of damage
from surges in telephone and power) line current.  These protection
circuits meet or exceed the FCC requirements.  However, lightning striking
the (telephone or power) lines can damage your TAD.

Lightning damage is not common.  Nevertheless, if you live in area that
has severe electrical storms, we suggest that you unplug the TAD during
storms to reduce the possibility of damage.

(CJD/all-7/19/94)