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Saxophone
Owner’s Manual
Precautions
Please read before using
Do not throw or swing the instrument when oth-
ers are close by.
The mouthpiece or other parts may fall off hitting other
people. Always treat the instrument gently.
Keep the oil, polish, etc., out of children’s
mouths.
Keep the oil, polish, etc., out of children’s reach and do
maintenance when children are not present.
Be careful not to touch the pin springs during
maintenance, etc.
The end of the pin springs found on high-end models
is sharpened to provide greater key action.
Be aware of climatic conditions such as tem-
perature, humidity, etc.
Keep the instrument away from heat sources such as
heaters, etc. Also, do not use or store the instrument
in any extreme conditions of temperature or humidity.
Doing so may result in damage to key balance, linkage,
or pads, resulting in problems during performance.
Never use benzene or thinner for maintenance on
instruments with a lacquer finish.
Doing so may result in damage to the finish’s top coat.
Take care not to disfigure the instrument.
Placing the instrument where it is unstable may cause
the instrument to fall or drop resulting in disfigure-
ment. Take care as to where and how you place the
instrument.
Do not modify the instrument.
Besides voiding the warranty, modification of the in-
strument may make repairs impossible.
The precautions given below concern the proper and safe use of the instrument, and are to pro-
tect you and others from any damage or injuries. Please follow and obey these precautions.
If children are using the instrument, a guardian should clearly explain these precautions to the child and make sure
they are fully understood and obeyed. After reading this manual, please keep it in a safe place for future reference.
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About the Icons
: This icon indicates points which should be paid attention to.
: This icon indicates actions that are prohibited.
Caution
Disobeying the points indicated with this mark may lead
to damage or injury.
In regards to brass instruments with a plate finish, the color of the finish may change over time however, it should
be of no concern in regards to the instrument’s performance. Discoloration in its early stage can easily be removed
with maintenance. (As discoloration progresses, it may be difficult to remove.)
* Please use the accessories that are specified for use with the particular type of finish found on the instrument. Also, metal pol-
ishes remove a thin layer of the finish’s top coat which will make the finish thinner. Please be aware of this before using polish.
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To obtain maximum life out of the instrument.
• Before assembling the instrument, use a cloth to remove dust or dirt from the joint section.
• After playing, remove moisture from the instrument.
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See “Instrument Maintenance” on page 15.)
• Check and perform maintenance on the instrument regularly.
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See “Instrument Maintenance” on page 15.)
• When taking the instrument out of its case, hold the instrument at a position that provides good balance without
placing pressure on the keys.
