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Caution
Do not use the instrument in locations with poor venti-
lation.
Never pull on the cord when disconnecting the AC
adapter from the outlet. Always hold the AC adapter
when connecting or disconnecting the power.
Always disconnect the AC adapter from the outlet
when the instrument is not used for any extended pe-
riod of time.
Always use an AC adapter that meets YAMAHA speci-
fications. The use of any other AC adapter may cause
damage.
Never place your hands or feet underneath the pedal.
Doing so can result in pinched hands or feet.
Never touch the rotating fans. Doing so can result in
pinched fingers, etc.
Never use the mallets for anything other than playing
the instrument. Doing so can result in injury or acci-
dents. Do not allow children to use the mallets in any
way that may pose a danger to themselves or others.
Lock the stoppers on the casters when the instrument
is not in use.
Cautions when using the instrument
Before using the vibraphone, thoroughly read the cautions described below.
◆ Cautions when assembling
• Whenever assembling or dismantling the instrument, make
sure that all procedures are carried out as described in this
manual. Improper assembly of the instrument can result in
poor function or noise.
◆ When handling
• Never strike the tone bars with glockenspiel mallets or any
other solid objects. Doing so can dent or scratch the tone bars
or alter their pitch.
• Treating the controller or driver roughly can damage the inter-
nal circuit board, etc. Please use caution.
◆ Transporting
• When moving the instrument, move it gently avoiding shocks
and impacts. Also make sure that the AC adapter is discon-
nected and the caster stoppers are unlocked. Lift the instru-
ment slightly whenever moving it over surfaces that are not
smooth or flat.
• When transporting the instrument by car, dismantle the entire
instrument and pack it securely. To dismantle the instrument,
reverse the order of assembly.
Safety Precautions
Disregard of the warnings denoted with this mark, or misuse of
the product can result in injury or property damage.
Do not touch these
areas when adjusting
the height.
When adjusting the playing surface height (described
on page 29), make sure that the procedure is per-
formed by at least two persons. Attempting to adjust
the height alone can result in the instrument overturn-
ing and create a danger.
Never touch the areas shown below when adjusting
the height. Doing so can result in pinched hands.
Make sure to hold the side frame when making height
adjustments.
Tighten bolts securely after determining the desired
height. Using the instrument with loose bolts can re-
sult in the instrument collapsing, noise, or other
troubles. Tighten the bolts occasionally.
◆ Maintenance
• Tone bars can be cleaned using a soft, dry cloth or silicon
cloth. Stains that are still visible may be wiped using off with a
small amount of ethyl alcohol applied to a soft cloth. Never
use thinner, benzine, or a wet cloth.
◆ Replacing parts
• Parts such as switches, volume control, jacks, are called con-
sumable parts and their function will deteriorate over time.
The level of deterioration will vary depending upon the condi-
tions under which the instrument is used however it cannot be
avoided. When replacing consumable parts, please consult
with the dealer from whom you purchased the instrument.
◆ Keep this manual
• After reading this manual, keep it in a safe place for future
reference.
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