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Precautions
Please read before using
Disobeying the points indicated with this mark
may lead to damage or injury.
Piccolo/Flute
Owner’s Manual
The precautions given below concern the proper and safe use of the instrument, and are to protect
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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Caution
Do not throw or swing the instrument when others
are close by.
The mouthpiece or other parts may fall off hitting other
people. Always treat the instrument gently.
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
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.
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.
any extreme conditions of temperature or humidity. Do-
ing so may result in damage to key balance, linkage, or
pads, resulting in problems during performance.
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.
Accessories
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Cleaning rod
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Polishing Cloth
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Gauze
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.
Keep small parts out of the reach of infants.
Your children may accidentally swallow them.
Be aware of climatic conditions such as temperature, humidity, etc.
Keep the instrument away from heat sources such as
heaters, etc. Also, do not use or store the instrument in
