Oboe
Owner’s Manual
13
ENGLISH
Precautions —
Please read before using the instrument.
The precautions below cover the proper and safe use of the instrument and are designed to pro-
tect you and others from damage or injury. Please observe all precautions carefully!
If a child will use the instrument, a guardian should clearly explain these precautions to the child and
make sure they are fully understood and observed.
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About the icons
: This icon indicates points worthy of your attention.
: This icon indicates prohibited actions.
Failure to heed cautions carrying this mark may result in injury or damage.
Do not throw or swing the instrument toward
others.
Parts may possibly strike other people. Always
handle the instrument gently.
Keep oil, polish, etc., out of reach of children
– especially their mouths! Oils and polishes
can be harmful or fatal if swallowed!
Keep oil, polish, etc. out of reach of children
and perform care and maintenance only when
children are not present.
Be careful not to touch the pin springs during
maintenance or on any occasion.
The ends of pin springs on high-end models
are sharpened to provide greater key action.
Be aware of climatic conditions such as tem-
perature and humidity.
Keep the instrument away from heat sources,
such as stoves, furnaces or heaters. Do not use
or store the instrument under any extreme of
temperature or humidity. Doing so may dam-
age the key balance, linkage or pads and result
in performance problems.
Do not use benzene or thinner for mainte-
nance on instruments that feature a lacquer
finish.
Doing so may damage the finish top coat.
Take care not to disfigure the instrument.
Placing the instrument on an unstable surface
may cause the instrument to fall or drop,
resulting in disfigurement. Take care as to
where and how you place the instrument.
Do not modify the instrument.
Modification to the instrument voids the war-
ranty and may make repairs impossible.
In regard to brass instruments with plate finishes: The color of the finish may change over time. However, this
does not affect the instrument’s performance. Discoloration in its early stages can be removed easily by routine
maintenance. (As discoloration progresses, it may become more difficult to remove.)
* Please use the accessories specified for the particular type of finish on your instrument. Also, note that
metal polishes remove a thin layer of the finish top coat, resulting in a thinner finish. Please consider this
before you apply metal polish.
Etiquette during practice
Although this instrument creates beautiful sounds, some people may be bothered by the repetitive or awkward
nature of practice. Please be considerate of your neighbors.
Caution
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