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Caution
Please change cracked tone bars as soon as possible. Cracked tone bars have sharp edges that can cut hands.
If the instrument is often moved, bolts, parts, etc., may become loose. After moving the instrument, check and make
sure all bolts, parts, etc., are firmly fastened. Firmly tighten all loose items.
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 mallet. Do not allow such dangerous behavior to take place.
When assembling, be careful not to pinch your fingers or hands. Take special care when assembling rails and reso-
nator pipes. Two persons should carry out this part of the assembly, double-checking as the assembly proceeds.
Please read the following instructions carefully before using your xylophones.
◆ Installation Location
Use or storage in the following locations may cause
damage, even when packaged.
• In direct sunlight, such as near a window, or in a
closed vehicle in daytime.
• Near heating devices or in other locations subject to
excessive heat.
• In excessively cold environment.
• In places with excessive humidity or dust.
• Locations subject to vibrations.
• Locations where the instrument can be exposed to
rain or moisture.
◆ Handling
• Never place an object on or lean against the instru-
ment, as this may cause damage to the tone bars
and frame parts or topple the instrument, which is
extremely dangerous.
• Do not use hand orchestra bell mallets or other hard
objects on your xylophones. The resulting dents or
scratches in the tone bars could impair the sound.
The xylophone's tone bars in particular, are made of
a soft wood specially chosen for its distinctively deep
timbre, so please take care.
Also avoid hitting the tone bars hard with a hard mal-
let. The tone bars can crack.
• The tone bars will not properly resonate if the sus-
pension cords are not hooked in the tone bar posts.
Make sure the cords are properly attached.
• Objects dropped into the pipes may cause poor reso-
nance. Please be careful.
◆ Moving and Transporting the Instrument
• Before moving the instrument, make sure that the
caster brakes are released. Also make sure to lift the
instrument slightly when moving over rough surfaces.
• When the instrument must be transported to a dif-
ferent location, disassemble it to the same state as
when it was purchased, taking care to pack each
component properly. Disassembly steps are in the
opposite order of assembly.
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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.
PRECAUTIONS
◆ When Not in Use
• Always engage the caster brakes.
◆ Maintenance
• The tone bars should be polished from time to time
using a soft and dry cloth or silicone cloth. Stains that
cannot be removed with a dry cloth may be wiped
off using a small amount of ethyl alcohol. Never use
thinner or benzene or a wet cloth for cleaning pur-
plses.
• Use the supplied cover to protect the instrument from
dust when not in use. (The supplied cover should be
dry-cleaned.)
◆ Keep This Manual for Future Reference
• After reading, make sure to keep the manual in a
safe place.
Assembly Cautions
• When assembling/disassembling the instru-
ment, do so with at least two persons and fol-
low the instructions outlined in this manual. As-
sembly in the wrong order can cause the pipes
to drop which may result in an injury, impair the
performance functionality of the instrument or
cause noise.
• After final adjustment of the legs the fixing
screws must be tightened securely to prevent
loosening. Looseness may cause the instru-
ment to shift during performance and can also
cause noise and other problems. Retighten the
screws from time to time.
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