Correct Position - Roland V-Drums KD-140 V-Kick Owner's Manual

6.
Mounting the kick pedal.
If the hoop and kick pedal touch each other, re-mount
the pedal by positioning it more towards yourself.
7.
Adjust the length of the rod.
After mounting kick pedal, adjust the length of the rod so that
the entire bottom of the kick pedal is in contact with the floor.

❍ Correct position

fig.13-e.eps
Rod
Entire bottom of the kick pedal contacts the floor
• Rod is too long
fig.14-e.eps
Bottom of the kick pedal is floating
• Rod is too short
fig.15-e.eps
Bottom of the kick pedal is floating
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8.
Adjust the striking point for the beater.
Adjust the length of the beater so that strikes near or on the
center of the head.
Make sure it does not extend beyond the cushion on the
back of the head.
fig.17-e.eps_90
Using a twin (double kick) pedal
The KD-140 can also be used with a twin (double kick) pedal.
Adjust the striking points of the two beaters so that they are
at equal distances to the left and right of the center of the
head.
fig.18-1.eps_90
When using a regular pedal or a twin pedal, please use
plastic beaters.
Cushion
Sensor