User manual YAMAHA YM-6100

[. . . ] Make sure to read "Precautions for Handling Gas Spring" and "Precautions". The concert marimba is a large and heavy instrument that gets used in various places by persons of all ages, so please obey the following instructions regarding their regular care and placement. Especially in the case of children, a responsible adult should provide proper instruction on how to use and treat the marimba before use. Preventing Injuries --Make sure that all precautions described below are obeyed-- About the Icons Icons are used in this section to promote the safe use of this product, and to prevent you and others from harm and property damage. [. . . ] installation Location Use or storage in the following locations may cause damage, even when packaged. â· In direct sunlight, such as near a window, or in a closed vehicle in daytime. â· Near heating devices or in other locations subject to excessive heat. The tone bars should be polished from time to time using a soft and dry cloth or silicone cloth. Stains that cannot be removed with a dry cloth may be wiped off using a small amount of ethyl alcohol. Never place an object on or lean against the instrument, as this may cause damage to the tone bars and frame parts or topple the instrument, which is extremely dangerous. â· Do not use hand orchestra bell mallets or other hard objects on your marimbas. After reading, make sure to keep the manual in a safe place. When assembling/disassembling the instrument, do so with at least two persons and follow the instructions outlined in this manual. Assembly in the wrong order can cause the pipes to drop which may result in an injury, impair the performance functionality of the instrument or cause noise. â· After final adjustment of the legs the fixing screws must be tightened securely to prevent loosening. Looseness may cause the instrument to shift during performance and can also cause noise and other problems. Before moving the instrument, make sure that the caster brakes are released. Also make sure to lift the instrument slightly when moving over rough surfaces. â· When the instrument must be transported to a different location, disassemble it to the same state as when it was purchased, taking care to pack each component properly. Disassembly steps are in the opposite order of assembly. We, at YAMAHA, aiming principally at beautiful sounds and playing ease, have made strenuous efforts in creating the outstanding instruments and selecting high quality materials, and successfully developed these marimbas. We are convinced that you will enjoy playing your instrument that produces spreading and yet deep sounds as well as rich volume to your content. This manual describes proper use of YAMAHA concert marimbas. Please read it thoroughly to ensure that your instrument will give you enjoyment for a long time. For safety, the instrument should be assembled by at least two persons in a location with sufficient space. We recommend to you to assemble the instrument on a soft rug or carpet. [. . . ] Lower the long outer rails into place, taking care to align the metal fittings and guide posts on the underside and sides at the same time. Attach the clamp to the inner and outer rails and then hook the levers on the resonator section onto the clamp. With one person holding the suspension cord on the bass side and the other holding the suspension cord on the treble side securely with both hands, gently place the tone bars on the rails. Align each tone bar individually and hook its cord onto the corresponding post. [. . . ]