Yamaha YSL-200AD Owner's Manual - Page 10

Caring for the Instrument ■ After Playing After playing the instrument, make sure that moisture or dirt is removed from the instrument using the procedure described below. ● Cleaning the Slide 1. Open the water key to remove moisture from inside the slide section. 4. Clean the slide's interior. Water Key * The outer slide section is made using materials that are excellent at resisting corrosion however, corrosion may appear if moisture is left in the instrument for an extended period of time. Please use caution. 2. Use a gauze cloth to clean off the slide cream and moisture on the inner slide. * Firmly hold on to the gauze to prevent the gauze from coming off the cleaning rod. * Hold on to the slide brace as shown in the illustration while cleaning. Take Care When Cleaning A leadpipe is fitted inside the slide stopper so take care not to let the gauze become stuck in the leadpipe. Slide Stopper 3. Wrap a cleaning rod with gauze so there is no bare metal exposed. Cleaning Rod Leadpipe Gauze * Exposed metal can damage the interior of the slide. 24