Yamaha PM-6 Owners Manual - Page 8

Holding the Pickup Mute™ when playing the horn standing up The following cautions are for your own safety and to avoid possible damage to and malfunctioning of the equipment, and thus should be observed carefully. ● Firmly insert the Pickup Mute™ into the bell of the instrument. ● Avoid dropping the Pickup Mute™. Dropping the mute may result in damage. Also, shock to the ear from the noise produced by dropping the mute may result in damage to your hearing. ● Do not touch or jab the Pickup Mute™'s microphone component. Microphone As shown in the illustration, lightly support the handle in the middle of the Pickup Mute™ with the ball of your thumb while holding the instrument at the bell rim with your other fingers. The handle also features a ring for a wrist band, allowing you to hang the Pickup Mute™ from your wrist (just like any other mute) while emptying the horn. (Wrist band is not included.) * Always remove the Pickup Mute™ before emptying the instrument. ● Avoid stepping on the cable. ● When you are finished playing, remove the Pickup Mute™ from the instrument. Clean any moisture on the Pickup Mute™ with a cloth. DO NOT WASH WITH WATER. ● If moisture gets on the Pickup Mute™ during or after playing, please dry thoroughly. 17