Precautions - Yamaha TP-3123 Owner's Manual

Precautions

Always use the timpani in a safe manner.
In order to prevent damage or injury, we urge you to carefully read and follow the instructions
listed below.
In the case of use by young children, we recommend proper guidance be given by a knowledge-
able adult.
Disregarding these warnings or misuse may result in death or personal injury.
Warnings
• Never place the timpani on unstable surfaces such
as an unstable riser or sloped surface. The timpani
may tip over or fall resulting in damage or injury.
• Never lean on or climb on the instrument. It may over-
turn resulting in damage or injury.
• Be careful around the instrument. Bumping into it may
result in injury or cause it to overturn. Keep small
children away from the instrument.
• Never place your fingers or foot into the moving parts
or the space under the pedal or base. Serious injury
can result if fingers or feet become pinched.
• When rolling the timpani on its casters, grip it by its
frame and move it only on smooth, flat surfaces.
1. Do not move on sloping, rough, or gravel surfaces.
2. Do not run with the timpani. It may be difficult to stop
the instrument which can cause injury or damage.
• If the timpani must be carried, do so with two or more
persons, make sure to grip the timpani by its lugs.
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Caution
• Replace torn heads as soon as possible. The torn
edge of the head is sharp and can cut hands or fin-
gers.
• When operating the pedal, do not touch the hoop,
head, or tuning indicator. Fingers may become caught
or pinched resulting in injury.
Tuning bolt
• Do not put your hands inside any of the parts of the
timpani (inside the tuning indicator, base, lugs, etc.)
• Do not use the mallet for anything besides playing
the instrument.
Do not allow children strike others with the mallet as
it can cause injury or become damaged.
Head
Hoop
Tuning Indicator