User manual YAMAHA DC9160A

[. . . ] Before you use the chime, carefully read the instructions listed below and the owner's manual. Never lean on or climb onto the instrument. the instrument may fall and result in injury. [. . . ] When assembling or disassembling the instrument, be careful around the sides or ends of metal parts so as to prevent injury to fingers, etc. If the instrument is often moved, bolts, parts, etc. After moving the instrument, check and make sure all bolts, parts, etc. 1 Never use a metal type hammer or mallets to strike the sound column with. 2 Always use the instrument on a flat, level surface. the instrument will not function properly on a sloped surface. 3 When assembling the stand, make sure each part is firmly attached, and there is no twisting or disfigurement in the frame. Also, make sure that all wing nuts are firmly tightened. 4 Use your toes to operate the damper pedal. Do not stand on or put your weight on the pedal. Moving the adjuster may reault in the damper not functioning properly. 6 When playing the chime, make sure the caster brakes are firmly set and the chime stand does not move about. 7 Hit the Head Plug when playing the chime. Never hit the sound column (pipe) with the hammer. 8 Do not keep the chime in a place where high temperatures and high humidity are present. doing so will result in the shortening of the instruments life. 9 For regular cleaning, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Never wipe with thinner, or polishing preparations. [. . . ] Hanging the sound columns from the hanger. make sure that the damper is disengaged (the damper stopper is set). * If the damper is engaged, press down on the damper pedal, then push down on the damper stopper and release the damper pedal to engage the damper stopper. [. . . ]