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Please observe the following instructions for proper handling of the gas spring.
PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING GAS SPRING
2. Instructions for discarding the gas
Make sure to observe the following instructions when discarding the gas spring.
As pressurized nitrogen gas is sealed in the gas spring, be sure to release before discarding it. Or an explo-
sion may occur, causing an injury.
[PRECAUTIONS]
A. Do not crash.
B. Do not cut.
C. Do not make a hole anywhere other than the speci-
fied positions (
q
and
w
in the Fig.1).
D. Do not throw it in the fire.
[Discarding procedure]
1. Put the gas spring in a plastic bag. Using a drill of 2 to 3 mm,
make a hole
q
from outside of the plastic bag at the position
as specified in the figure to release the gas and oil and then
make a hole
w
at the position as specified.
(Be sure to make
holes in the order of
q
and
w
. )
2. If a vinyl bag is not used, the oil and drill chips will spread. (In
such a case, wear eye protection glasses. )
* Drill 2 holes as shown above to release
the gas before discarding the gas spring.
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Do not apply a high tensile load to the gas spring as it will cause damage to the gas spring.
●
In the event of a failure, stop using the instrument and contact the shop of its purchase. If your dealer is
unable to assist you, please contact Yamaha directly.
This gas spring requires no oil supply to its sliding
section. Additional oil will reduce the sealing durability
and cause the oil to leak.
Never apply any impact to the gas spring. It will cause
oil leakage, malfunction or breakage.
Never disassemble the gas spring. As a high pres-
sure gas is sealed in it, disassembling it will cause a
high risk.
Note that there is not much rigidity in the bending di-
rection. Depending on accuracy in its installation, the
bending load will cause the rod to bend, resulting in
malfunction.
1. Precautions for handling the gas spring
q
w
35mm
15mm
Drill
Plastic bag
Fig. 1
Caution
Injury or handicaps to persons caused by the disregard of warnings with
this mark or, misuse of the instrument, may result in the loss of personal
property.
Please change cracked tone bars as soon as possible. Cracked tone bars have sharp edges that can cut hands.
If the instrument is often moved, bolts, parts, etc., may become loose. After moving the instrument, check and make
sure all bolts, parts, etc., are firmly fastened. Firmly tighten all loose items.
Do not use the hammer for anything other than playing the instrument. It may be the cause of injury or accidents. Do not
let children strike other, etc., with the mallet. Do not allow such dangerous behavior to take place.
When assembling, be careful not to pinch your fingers or hands. Take special care when assembling rails and resona-
tor pipes. Two persons should carry out this part of the assembly, double-checking as the assembly proceeds.
Caution
Danger
Note that a nick on the piston rod or cylinder will
shorten the service life of the sealing or cause a mal-
function.
Do not expose the gas spring to an excessively high
or low temperature. The allowable temperature
range for use is -20
°
C to 80
°
C.
Avoid using the instrument where it is exposed to to
rain, water or much dust.
Do not apply an excessive force to lift the frame end
and pull off the gas spring from the leg.
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