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Precautions
Please read before using
The precautions given below concern the proper
and safe use of the instrument, and are to protect
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 are fully understood and obeyed. After reading this
manual, please keep it in a safe place for future reference.
About the Icons
: This icon indicates points which should be paid attention to.
: This icon indicates actions that are prohibited.
Caution
Disobeying the points indicated with
this mark may lead to damage or injury.
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.
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 tempera-
ture, 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. Do-
ing so may result in damage to key balance, linkage, or
pads, resulting in problems during performance.
Never use benzene or thinner for maintenance on
instruments.
Doing so can cause damage to the instrument.
Take care not to disfi gure the instrument.
Placing the instrument where it is unstable may cause
the instrument to fall or drop resulting in disfi gurement.
Take care as to where and how you place the instrument.
Do not modify the instrument.
Besides voiding the warranty, modifi cation of the instru-
ment may make repairs impossible.
Keep small parts out of the reach of infants.
Your children may accidentally swallow them.
Clarinet
Owner's Manual
In regards to brass instruments with a plate fi nish, the
color of the fi nish may change over time however, it
should be of no concern in regards to the instrument's
performance. Discoloration in its early stage can easily
be removed with maintenance. (As discoloration pro-
gresses, it may be diffi cult to remove.)
* Please use the accessories that are specified for use
with the particular type of fi nish found on the instrument.
Also, metal polishes remove a thin layer of the fi nish's
top coat which will make the fi nish thinner. Please be
aware of this before using polish.
Caution—Movable Thumb Rest
Adjusting the Thumb Rest
1. Loosen the stopper screw and adjust the
thumb rest to the desired position.
* Removing the stopper screw can result in los-
ing the screw so only loosen the screw enough
to adjust the thumb rest.
2. Secure the thumb rest in place by tightening
the stopper screw with a screwdriver or a
coin.
Caution—When Using the Strap Ring
(Only for instruments equipped with a strap ring on
the thumb rest.)
• Use with the strap around your neck and the strap's
hook inserted through the strap ring.
• When inserting the strap hook into the instrument's
strap ring, or while playing, always hold onto the
instrument with your hands. Letting the instrument
hang from the hook without any support places ex-
cessive weight on the ring, which can cause damage.
Moreover, if the strap ring were to come off of the
hook, the instrument could drop. Please use caution.
Strap Ring
Stopper Screw
Th umb Rest
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