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Piccolo/Flute
Owner's Manual
Precautions
The precautions given below concern the proper and safe use of the instrument, and are to pro-
tect you and others from any damage or injuries. Please follow and obey these precautions.
If children are using the instrument, a guardian should clearly explain these precautions to the child and make sure they
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are fully understood and obeyed. After reading this manual, please keep it in a safe place for future reference.
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Caution
Do not throw or swing the instrument when others
are close by.
The mouthpiece or other parts may fall off hitting
other people. Always treat the instrument gently.
Please read before using
: This icon indicates actions that are prohibited.
Disobeying the points indicated with this mark
may lead to damage or injury.
Keep the oil, polish, etc., out of children's mouths.
Keep the oil, polish, etc., out of children's reach and do
maintenance when children are not present.
Be careful not to touch the pin springs during maintenance, etc.
The end of the pin springs found on high-end models
is sharpened to provide greater key action.
Be aware of climatic conditions such as temperature, humidity, etc.
Keep the instrument away from heat sources such as
heaters, etc. Also, do not use or store the instrument
in any extreme conditions of temperature or humidity.
Doing so may result in damage to key balance, linkage,
or pads, resulting in problems during performance.
In regards to brass instruments with a plate finish, the color of the finish may change over time however, it
should be of no concern in regards to the instrument's performance. Discoloration in its early stage can eas-
ily be removed with maintenance. (As discoloration progresses, it may be difficult to remove.)
* Please use the accessories that are specified for use with the particular type of finish found on the instrument. Also,
metal polishes remove a thin layer of the finish's top coat which will make the finish thinner. Please be aware of this
before using polish.
Accessories
● Cleaning rod
● Polishing Cloth
● Gauze
Take care not to disfigure the instrument.
Placing the instrument where it is unstable may cause
the instrument to fall or drop resulting in disfigure-
ment. Take care as to where and how you place the
instrument.
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