Yamaha YG-1210 Owner's Manual - Page 3

13&$"65*0/4 Before using your Glockenspiel, carefully read and follow the precautions below. ■ Location Use or storage in the following locations may cause damage, even when packaged. • In direct sunlight, such as near a window, or in a closed vehicle in daytime. Near heating devices or in other locations subject to excessive heat. • In excessively cold environments. • In places with excessive humidity or dust. • Locations subject to vibrations. • Locations where the instrument can be exposed to rain or moisture. ■ Handling • Never place an object on or lean against the instrument while in or out of its case. This may cause damage to the tone bars and frame parts or topple the instrument, which is extremely dangerous. • Do not turn the instrument over when its case is not closed, the pins which hold the tone bars in place may become damaged. • Do not use the Glockenspiel's hard mallets on vibraphones or other mallet instruments. The resulting dents or scratches on the other instrument's tone bars could impair the sound. ■ Moving and Transporting the Instrument • Keep the instrument in its closed case if it is to be moved or transported, or not to be used for a period of time. The case will protect the instrument from dust and damage due to accidents. • Even in its case, the instrument is susceptible to shock. Use care whenever moving the instrument. Never drop or throw the instrument for any reason. ■ Maintenance The tone bars should be wiped with a soft dry cloth. Never use thinner, benzene, or a wet cloth for cleaning purposes. ■ Keep This Manual for Future Reference After reading, make sure to keep this manual in a safe place. 3