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The chimes are a large and heavy instrument that gets used in various places by persons of all ages,
so please obey the following instructions regarding their regular care and placement.
Especially in the case of children, a responsible adult should provide proper instruction on
Preventing Injuries
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Warning
Before you use the chime, carefully read the instructions listed below and the owner's manual.
Never place the instrument on an sloping, unstable, etc., platform. The instrument may fall or overturn and result in injury.
Never lean on or climb onto the instrument. The instrument may fall and result in injury.
Do not play or roughhouse around the instrument. Bumping into the instrument may result in injury.
It may also cause instrument may also fall over. Keep children away from the instrument.
If an earthquake occurs, strong shocks caused by the earthquake may overturn the instrument or cause it to move about.
Stay away from the instrument during earthquakes.
When transporting the chimes, make sure that the damper is engaged and all caster locks
are released.
The chimes can overturn if moved with the caster locks engaged.
• The chimes should only be moved across smooth, flat surfaces when using the casters.
Never move the chimes on a sloped, unstable, or gravel surface. Doing so can cause the
chimes to overturn or run out of control resulting in serious injury.
Always move the chimes slowly, with two persons supporting the side columns as shown
in the illustration on the right. Never run. Doing so can result in the chimes running out of
control and hitting an obstacle or wall causing serious injury.
• The weight of the DC9190 is approximately 76kg and the DC9160/9150 approximately
57kg. If the chimes must be lifted when being moved, lift them carefully, using as many
persons as possible to avoid injury. At this time, lift the chimes by holding the base
section and supporting the side column making sure that the hanger section (from which
the sound columns hang) remains in an upright position. Never lift the base section higher
than the hanger section. Doing so can result in the sound columns coming off the hanger.
• Moving the instrument up or down stairs should never be done with the instrument as-
sembled. Doing so is a danger as parts can fall off, or you can loose balance causing the
instrument to fall over. Only move the instrument after it has been disassembled.
Caution
When assembling or disassembling the instrument, be
careful around the sides or ends of metal parts so as to
prevent injury to fingers, etc.
If the instrument is often moved, bolts, parts, etc., may be-
come loose. After moving the instrument, check and make
sure all bolts, parts, etc., are firmly fastened. Firmly tighten
all loose items.
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PRECAUTIONS
Using the Chimes Safely
how to use and treat the chimes before use.
—Make sure that all precautions described below are obeyed—
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This icon indicates actions that are prohibited.
This icon indicates special instructions that should be strictly followed.
Disregard of the warnings with this mark or misuse may
result in death or personal injury.
Cautions when setting the instrument.
Cautions for treatment of the instrument.
Cautions when moving the instrument.
Injury or handicaps to persons caused by the disregard of warnings with this mark
or, misuse of the instrument, may result in the loss of personal property.
When using
the casters
When lifting
Do not use the hammer for anything other than playing the
instrument. It may be the cause of injury or accidents. Do
not let children strike other, etc., with the hammer. Do not
allow such dangerous behavior to take place.
For example:
Do not disassemble.
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