Yamaha YV-1605 Owner's Manual - Page 4

Safety Precautions Caution Disregard of the warnings denoted with this mark, or misuse of the product can result in injury or property damage. Do not use the instrument in locations with poor ventilation. Never pull on the cord when disconnecting the AC adapter from the outlet. Always hold the AC adapter when connecting or disconnecting the power. Always disconnect the AC adapter from the outlet when the instrument is not used for any extended period of time. When adjusting the playing surface height (described on page 29), make sure that the procedure is performed by at least two persons. Attempting to adjust the height alone can result in the instrument overturning and create a danger. Never touch the areas shown below when adjusting the height. Doing so can result in pinched hands. Make sure to hold the side frame when making height adjustments. Always use an AC adapter that meets YAMAHA specifications. The use of any other AC adapter may cause damage. Side Frame Never place your hands or feet underneath the pedal. Doing so can result in pinched hands or feet. Never touch the rotating fans. Doing so can result in pinched fingers, etc. Never use the mallets for anything other than playing the instrument. Doing so can result in injury or accidents. Do not allow children to use the mallets in any way that may pose a danger to themselves or others. Do not touch these areas when adjusting the height. Tighten bolts securely after determining the desired height. Using the instrument with loose bolts can result in the instrument collapsing, noise, or other troubles. Tighten the bolts occasionally. Lock the stoppers on the casters when the instrument is not in use. Cautions when using the instrument Before using the vibraphone, thoroughly read the cautions described below. ◆ Cautions when assembling • Whenever assembling or dismantling the instrument, make sure that all procedures are carried out as described in this manual. Improper assembly of the instrument can result in poor function or noise. ◆ When handling • Never strike the tone bars with glockenspiel mallets or any other solid objects. Doing so can dent or scratch the tone bars or alter their pitch. • Treating the controller or driver roughly can damage the internal circuit board, etc. Please use caution. ◆ Transporting • When moving the instrument, move it gently avoiding shocks and impacts. Also make sure that the AC adapter is disconnected and the caster stoppers are unlocked. Lift the instrument slightly whenever moving it over surfaces that are not smooth or flat. • When transporting the instrument by car, dismantle the entire instrument and pack it securely. To dismantle the instrument, reverse the order of assembly. ◆ Maintenance • Tone bars can be cleaned using a soft, dry cloth or silicon cloth. Stains that are still visible may be wiped using off with a small amount of ethyl alcohol applied to a soft cloth. Never use thinner, benzine, or a wet cloth. ◆ Replacing parts • Parts such as switches, volume control, jacks, are called con- sumable parts and their function will deteriorate over time. The level of deterioration will vary depending upon the conditions under which the instrument is used however it cannot be avoided. When replacing consumable parts, please consult with the dealer from whom you purchased the instrument. ◆ Keep this manual • After reading this manual, keep it in a safe place for future reference. 19