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PRECAUTIONSPRECAUTIONS Using the Concert Marimba Safely 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 chimes 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. Please fully understand the meaning of the icons before reading the manual. This icon urges you to pay caution (includes dangers and warnings). This icon indicates actions that are prohibited. This icon indicates special instructions that should be strictly followed. For example: Do not disassemble. Before you use the concert marimba, carefully read the instructions listed below and the owner’s manual. Never place the instrument on an sloping, unstable, etc., platform. The instrument may fall or overturn and result in If an earthquake occurs, strong shocks caused by the earthquake may overturn the instrument or cause it to move Warning Disregard of the warnings with this mark or misuse may result in death or personal injury. Hold the instrument by stop, crash into a wall, and cause serious injury. 3. If the instrument must be lifted, do so with at least two (2) persons. Lift the instrument by its frame ends using both hands. Holding the rail section can result in the instrument dropping or falling off. Never hold the instrument anywhere other than the frame ends. Moving the instrument up or down stairs should never be done with the instrument assembled. Doing so is a danger as parts can fall off, or you can loose balance causing the instrument to fall over. Only move the instrument after it has been disassembled. * Approximate weights for concert marimbas are given in the following chart. YM-41 41 kg (90 lbs 6 oz) YM-410 49 kg (108 lbs) YM-460 55 kg (121 lbs 4 oz) YM-46 44 kg (97 lbs) YM-410F 55 kg (121 lbs 4 oz) YM-460F 61 kg (134 lbs 8 oz) YM-410D 55 kg (121 lbs 4 oz) Caution Injury or handicaps to persons caused by the disregard of warnings with this mark or, misuse of the instrument, may result in the loss of personal property. Please change cracked tone bars as soon as possible. Cracked tone bars have sharp edges that can cut hands. If the instrument is often moved, bolts, parts, etc., may become loose. After moving the instrument, check and make sure all bolts, parts, etc., are firmly fastened. Firmly tighten all loose items. Do not use the hammer for anything other than playing the instrument. It may be the cause of injury or accidents. Do not let children strike other, etc., with the mallet. Do not allow such dangerous behavior to take place. When assembling, be careful not to pinch your fingers or hands. Take special care when assembling the long frame and resonator pipes. Two persons should carry out this part of the assembly, double-checking as the assembly proceeds. PRECAUTIONS Please read the following instructions carefully before using your marimbas. . Installation Location Use or storage in the following locations may cause damage, even when packaged. •In direct sunlight, such as near a window, or in a closed vehicle in daytime. • Near heating devices or in other locations subject to excessive heat. •In excessively cold environment. •In places with excessive humidity or dust. • Locations subject to vibrations. . Handling • 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. • Do not use hand orchestra bell mallets or other hard objects on your marimbas. The resulting dents or scratches in the tone bars could impair the sound. (Wood tone bars) Also avoid hitting the tone bars hard with a hard mallet. The tone bars can crack. (Acoustalon tone bars) . Moving and Transporting the Instrument • 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. • When the instrument must be transported to a different location, disassemble it to the same state as when it was purchased (see page 26), taking care to pack each component properly. Disassembly steps are in the opposite order of assembly. . When Not in Use • Always engage the caster brakes. . Maintenance • 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 use thinner or benzene or a wet cloth for cleaning purplses. . Keep This Manual for Future Reference • After reading, make sure to keep the manual in a safe place. Assembly Cautions • When assembling/disassembling the instru...