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Clarinet
Owner’s Manual
Precautions
Please read before using
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.
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 tempera-
ture, 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 disfigurement. Take
care as to where and how you place the instrument.
Do not modify the instrument.
Besides voiding the warranty, modification of the instru-
ment may make repairs impossible.
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 instru-
ment’s performance. Discoloration in its early stage
can easily be removed with maintenance. (As discol-
oration 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 polishes remove a thin layer of the finish’s
top coat which will make the finish thinner. Please be
aware of this before using polish.
Caution—Movable Thumb Rest
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Adjusting the Thumb Rest
1. Loosen the stopper screw and adjust the
thumb rest to the desired position.
* Removing the stopper screw can result in los-
ing the screw so only loosen the screw enough
to adjust the thumb rest.
2. Secure the thumb rest in place by tightening
the stopper screw with a screwdriver or a coin.
Caution—When Using the Strap Ring
(Only for instruments equipped with a strap ring on the
thumb rest.)
• Use with the strap around your neck and the strap’s
hook inserted through the strap ring.
• When inserting the strap hook into the instrument’s strap
ring, or while playing, always hold onto the instrument
with your hands. Letting the instrument hang from the
hook without any support places excessive weight on
the ring, which can cause damage. Moreover, if the
strap ring were to come off of the hook, the instrument
could drop. Please use caution.
Strap Ring
Stopper Screw
Thumb Rest
