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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 electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These
precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
Do not open
• This instrument contains no user-serviceable parts.
Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassem
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ble or modify the internal components in any way. If
it should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue
use immediately and have it inspected by qualified
Yamaha service personnel.
Connections
• Before connecting the instrument to other electronic
components, turn off the power for all components.
Before turning the power on or off for all compo
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nents, set all volume levels to minimum.
Location
• Do not expose to direct sunlight (in a car during the
day), high temperatures such as near a stove, or
extremely low temperatures, and do not expose to
vibrations or dust to prevent damage to the internal
components or disfiguration.
• Do not place the instrument in an unstable position
where it might accidentally fall over.
• Before moving the instrument, remove all con
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nected cables, to prevent damage to the cables or
injury to anyone who might trip over them.
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:
Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument.
Handling caution
• If cleaning is required, wipe with a soft cloth. Do
not use thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or wipes
soaked with chemicals. Also. Do not place vinyl or
plastic products on the instrument. Doing so can
cause discoloration/deterioration.
• Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects
on the instrument, and do not use excessive force
on the buttons, switches or connectors.
• Do not use the instrument for a long period of time
at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this
can cause permanent hearing loss. If you experi
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ence any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult
a physician.
• Take care not to pierce your finger with the end of the
string. String ends are sharp and may cause injury.
• Never hold the instrument close to your face when
adjusting or replacing strings. A string may unex
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pectedly break damaging your eyes.
Water warning
• Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near
water or in damp or wet conditions.
