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Handling caution
• When operating the pedal, do not touch the hoop, head,
or tuning indicator. Fingers may become caught or
pinched resulting in injury.
Tuning Indicator
Tuning bolt
Head
Hoop
Brake
ON
PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
Please keep this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference.
WARNING
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from
damages or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
Handling caution
• Never lean on or climb on the instrument. It may overturn
resulting in damage or injury.
• Be careful around the instrument. Bumping into it may
result in injury or cause it to overturn. Keep small children
away from the instrument.
• Never place your fingers or foot into the moving parts
or the space under the pedal or base. Serious injury can
result if fingers or feet become pinched.
Transporting/Setup
• Never place the timpani on unstable surfaces such as an
unstable riser or sloped surface. The timpani may tip over
or fall resulting in damage or injury.
• Always lay the instrument on its side before adjusting leg
height, or unfolding/folding up the pedal. The instrument
can move or fall over resulting in injury.
CAUTION
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage to
the instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
• When rolling the timpani on its casters, grip it by its frame
and move it only on smooth, flat surfaces.
1. Do not move on sloping, rough, or gravel surfaces.
2. Do not run with the timpani. It may be difficult to stop
the instrument which can cause injury or damage.
• If the timpani must be carried, do so with two or more
persons, make sure to grip the timpani by its lugs.
• Except for when moving the instrument,
always engage both caster brakes.
Not engaging the brakes can result in
the instrument falling over or moving
resulting in injury.
• Replace torn heads as soon as possible. The torn edge of
the head is sharp and can cut hands or fingers.
• Do not put your hands inside any of the parts of the
timpani (inside the tuning indicator, base, frame, etc.)
• 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.
Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument.
