User manual YAMAHA VP500

[. . . ] Keep small children away from the instrument. â· Make sure that all three legs are adjusted to the same length and the surface of the head is parallel to the floor. Tilting the head too far may result in the timpani falling over. [. . . ] Keep away from the timpani during earthquakes. â· Make sure that the timpani is carried by at least two persons whenever transporting the timpani. Make sure that the surface of the head is parallel with the floor. The torn edge of the head is sharp and can cut hands or fingers. â· Do not use the mallet for anything besides playing the instrument. Do not allow children strike others with the mallet as it can cause injury or become damaged. Place the timpani upside down on a carpet or blanket spread out on the floor. loosen the leg lock bolts and extend the sliding legs. Determine proper leg length then firmly tighten the leg lock bolts to secure. * When tuning, make sure that the head and hoop are centered on the kettle. * A new head tends to stretch little by little over time causing the pitch to lower. The pitch should be checked periodically. On timpani with 8 bolts On timpani with 6 bolts Lightly strike the head with the mallet about 2 inches (5 cm) from the kettle edge at each tuning bolt. Be careful not to lose any of the tuning bolts and prevent dust from adhering to them. also , avoid touching the tuning bolt threads , as they are greased. * Be careful not to make any scratches in the edge tape attached to the kettle's edge. If the tape is peeling or badly damaged, it must be replaced with Timpani Edge Tape (TPT-100 TeflonTM tape). Never expose the head to heat, moisture, oil or dust. [. . . ] Never expose the head to heat, moisture, oil or dust. Use a soft cloth to clean the head if it becomes dirty, and use the head protector to cover the head. The maximum head life normally is approximately 2 years and depends on the frequency and duration of use. [. . . ]