User manual YAMAHA GRAND PIANO CARRIER CGP-III SAFETY GUIDE

[. . . ] * Do not allow children to go near a grand piano when moving it. Warnings and cautions The classifications “WARNING” and “CAUTION” are used throughout this guide to indicate the degree and urgency of injury and damage that could occur as a result of incorrect handling of this piano. Read this information carefully in order to use your piano safely. WARNING Incorrect handling could result in a life-threatening accident or serious injury up to death. CAUTION Incorrect handling could result in minor injury or damage. WARNING Operation of the carrier Do not raise the piano, exceeding the range of 1 to 2 cm (0. 4 to 0. 8 in. ) from the floor. Raising the grand piano too high may cause it to become unstable, and cause unexpected accidents or injury. Do not leave items on top of the carrier. [. . . ] Grand pianos are very heavy, weighing more than 300 kg (660 lbs). Small children cannot perform this operation. Attempting to have them do so may result in a serious accident. Make sure that there are no children around the piano when moving it. Be careful when moving the piano on the uneven surface or the slope. The carrier may become unbalanced and cause the piano to tumble. Use the carrier on a level surface. Using the carrier on a non-level surface may cause it to become unstable, unbalanced, or move unexpectedly. Store the carrier on a flat and durable surface. Fasten the locks on the casters when storing the carrier. A loose lock may cause the carrier to become unstable, unbalanced, or move unexpectedly. Disassemble of the carrier Do not touch or modify the internal parts of the carrier. Such actions may damage or impair the functioning of the carrier and cause a serious accident. CAUTION Move of the piano Do not leave items on top of a grand piano when moving it. Such items may fall and cause breakage or injury. Be sure to close top lid before attempting to move a grand piano. The lid may fall down while moving, causing injury. Remove a piano cover when moving a grand piano. The piano cover may be caught in the caster of the carrier while moving. Cautions regarding use of the carrier Do not store the grand piano while it is raised. Doing so places a load on the grand piano and may cause faults or flaws in it. Moreover, the piano carrier may move and cause a serious accident. Do not use the carrier if the screws are loose. If you find any problems, consult your Yamaha piano dealer. [. . . ] Now check that the three legs of the grand piano are being raised off the floor simultaneously. * When moving the grand piano, be careful of any bumps on the floor or variations in its height. Do not place feet near the casters of the piano and the carrier, or the pedals of the piano. * After moving the grand piano, perform steps 1 to 3 in reverse order, and remove the piano carrier. [. . . ]