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camtechman · 13th Sep 2012, 12:08 pm

Oh, one more tip:

When not using your Honeytone for some time and any Rim Drive machines, remove all batteries and switch the control lever to Rewind.

This is not just to save the batteries but, more importantly, in the Stop position most Rim Drive mechanisms park the motor with it's shaft pressing up against the rubber rim tyres, and this eventually results in a permanent indent in the rubber tyre, thus causing a "bumping/knocking" sound on Play/Record mode. When parked in Rewind, this removes the pressure of the motor shaft from the tyre.

OH THE CURSE OF THE RIM DRIVE!

13th Sep 2012, 12:08 pm	#7
camtechman Nonode Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Milton Keynes, Bucks. UK. Posts: 2,552	Re: Honeytone Oh, one more tip: When not using your Honeytone for some time and any Rim Drive machines, remove all batteries and switch the control lever to Rewind. This is not just to save the batteries but, more importantly, in the Stop position most Rim Drive mechanisms park the motor with it's shaft pressing up against the rubber rim tyres, and this eventually results in a permanent indent in the rubber tyre, thus causing a "bumping/knocking" sound on Play/Record mode. When parked in Rewind, this removes the pressure of the motor shaft from the tyre. OH THE CURSE OF THE RIM DRIVE! __________________ When I die, please don't let my Wife sell my collection for the amount I told her I paid for it!