Yamaha DC9160A Owner's Manual - Page 3

PRECAUTIONS Using the Chimes Safely The chimes are a large and heavy instrument that gets used in various places by persons of all ages, so please obey the following instructions regarding their regular care and placement. Especially in the case of children, a responsible adult should provide proper instruction on how to use and treat the chimes before use. About the Icons Preventing Injuries -Make sure that all precautions described below are obeyed- Icons are used in this section to promote the safe use of this product, and to prevent you and others from harm and property damage. Please fully understand the meaning of the icons before reading the manual. This icon urges you to pay caution (includes dangers and warnings). This icon indicates actions that are prohibited. For example: Do not disassemble. This icon indicates special instructions that should be strictly followed. Warning Disregard of the warnings with this mark or misuse may result in death or personal injury. Before you use the chime, carefully read the instructions listed below and the owner's manual. Cautions when setting the instrument. Never place the instrument on an sloping, unstable, etc., platform. The instrument may fall or overturn and result in injury. Cautions for treatment of the instrument. Never lean on or climb onto the instrument. The instrument may fall and result in injury. Do not play or roughhouse around the instrument. Bumping into the instrument may result in injury. It may also cause instrument may also fall over. Keep children away from the instrument. If an earthquake occurs, strong shocks caused by the earthquake may overturn the instrument or cause it to move about. Stay away from the instrument during earthquakes. Cautions when moving the instrument. When transporting the chimes, make sure that the damper is engaged and all caster locks are released. The chimes can overturn if moved with the caster locks engaged. • The chimes should only be moved across smooth, flat surfaces when using the casters. Never move the chimes on a sloped, unstable, or gravel surface. Doing so can cause the chimes to overturn or run out of control resulting in serious injury. Always move the chimes slowly, with two persons supporting the side columns as shown in the illustration on the right. Never run. Doing so can result in the chimes running out of control and hitting an obstacle or wall causing serious injury. • The weight of the DC9190 is approximately 76kg and the DC9160/9150 approximately 57kg. If the chimes must be lifted when being moved, lift them carefully, using as many persons as possible to avoid injury. At this time, lift the chimes by holding the base section and supporting the side column making sure that the hanger section (from which the sound columns hang) remains in an upright position. Never lift the base section higher than the hanger section. Doing so can result in the sound columns coming off the hanger. • Moving the instrument up or down stairs should never be done with the instrument assembled. Doing so is a danger as parts can fall off, or you can loose balance causing the instrument to fall over. Only move the instrument after it has been disassembled. When using the casters When lifting Caution 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. When assembling or disassembling the instrument, be careful around the sides or ends of metal parts so as to prevent injury to fingers, etc. 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 hammer. Do not allow such dangerous behavior to take place. 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. 4