User manual YAMAHA D85E

[. . . ] Doing so may result in damage to key balance, linkage, or pads, resulting in problems during performance. PrecautionsPleasereadbeforeusing Take care not to disfigure the instrument. Placing the instrument where it is unstable may cause the instrument to fall or drop resulting in disfigurement. Take care as to where and how you place the instrument. The precautions given below concern the proper and safe use of the instrument, and are to protect you and others from any damage or injuries. Please follow and obey these precautions. If children are using the instrument, a guardian should clearly explain these precautions to the child and make sure they 17 are fully understood and obeyed. [. . . ] Keep the oil, polish, etc. , out of children's mouths. Keep the oil, polish, etc. , out of children's reach and do maintenance when children are not present. In regards to brass instruments with a plate finish, the color of the finish may change over time however, it should be of no concern in regards to the instrument's performance. Discoloration in its early stage can easily be removed with maintenance. (As discoloration progresses, it may be difficult to remove. ) * Please use the accessories that are specified for use with the particular type of finish found on the instrument. Also, metal polishes remove a thin layer of the finish's top coat which will make the finish thinner. Please be aware of this before using polish. Caution Do not throw or swing the instrument when others are close by. The mouthpiece or other parts may fall off hitting other people. Always treat the instrument gently. Accessories Cleaning rod Polishing Cloth Gauze Nomenclature Piccolo Flute Headjoint Headjoint Headjoint Crown 18 Crown Body Body Crown Embouchure Hole Lip Plate Body Embouchure Hole Footjoint Footjoint Embouchure Hole Keys Keys Keys Alto Flute Bass Flute Crown Headjoint U-Joint Body Hand rest 19 Lip Plate Body Headjoint Footjoint Lip Plate Embouchure Hole Lip Plate U-Joint Embouchure Hole Crown Keys Footjoint Crown Headjoint Keys Embouchure Hole Before Playing the Instrument Cautions regarding wooden instruments Some flute and piccolo bodies are made of natural wood (Grenadilla) so sudden changes in temperature or humidity may result in cracking of the body or difficulty when connecting the body sections together. For this reason, take into careful consideration the place and manner in which the instrument is used. · During winter, wait until the entire instrument has adjusted to room temperature before playing. · When the instrument is still new, do not play it for long periods of time. Play it for about 20 to 30 minutes a day for approximately 2 weeks. Never touch the end of the spout with your hand. Also, do not point the end of the spout toward your face. Oil can spray out of the spout and possibly into your eyes. 28 1. Apply some key oil to the key mechanisms. * Do not apply too much key oil. * Completely remove any oil that gets onto the surface of the keys or instrument. Key oil 2. After applying oil, move the key several times to spread the oil evenly. Troubleshooting The tone is not clear, or the instrument plays out of tune. The tone reflector may be out of alignment. If you couldn't properly adjust the position of the reflector, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the instrument. The pads and tone holes may be out of alignment or the pads may be worn. There may be a dent or some other deformation in the body of the instrument. Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the instrument. Attaching or removing the headjoint is difficult. The body may have become deformed. The headjoint may have been left attached to the body for a long period of time. Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the instrument. The keys produce noise when played. Felts or corks may be deformed. Excessive force applied to the keys may have bent them. [. . . ] Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the instrument. Apply some key oil to the key mechanisms. If that doesn't improve key function, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the instrument. Re-tighten the screws. 29 The keys are stiff and function poorly. The spring may be dislodged. [. . . ]