User manual YAMAHA VA5S/VA7SG/VC5S/VC7SG

[. . . ] Viola/Cello Cautions · Do not subject the instrument to rough treatment like bumping it against other objects, dropping it, etc. · Exposing the instrument to certain environments, particularly sudden changes of temperature, may cause severe damage. [. . . ] Before Using the Instrument. . . Please follow the rules below to obtain maximum life and provide safe use of the instrument. · The bow's shape can make it a danger to persons and objects close by. When playing the instrument make sure sufficient space is provided between you and the next person or object, etc. Never treat the bow in a rough manner, such as swinging or throwing the bow. · Make sure that the bow hair is sufficiently loosened before placing the bow in the case. Tuning the Instrument · When tuning or changing the strings, never hold the instrument close to your face. If the string breaks unexpectedly, it may result in injury to the eyes or face. · Always change the strings one at a time, never all at once. The removal of all four strings from the instrument will result in the bridge collapsing, and the tailpiece falling off. · When tuning the strings, do not over loosen or over tighten the fine tuner. Doing so may result in damage to the instrument, or cause noise disturbances during performance. About the bow · Using the supplied rosin, apply rosin to the bow hair before use. [. . . ] Apply some pressure (push in) to the peg as you turn it. Make two winds toward the end of the peg and the remaining winds toward the peg handle. 3rd & 4th strings Tailpiece 1st & 2nd strings [Cello] String 3rd string (G3) Fine tuner Rotate the peg as shown Ball End 4th string (C4) 2nd string (D2) Rotate the peg as shown 1st string (A1) String [. . . ]