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PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
Please keep this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference.
Especially in the case of children, a responsible adult should provide instruction on the proper use and treatment of the instrument.
Please follow the precautions below in order to prevent injury.
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Placement
Use or storage in the following locations may cause
damage, even when packaged.
• In direct sunlight, such as near a window, or in a closed
vehicle in daytime. Near heating devices or in other loca-
tions subject to excessive heat.
• In excessively cold environments.
• In places with excessive humidity or dust.
• Locations subject to vibrations.
• Locations where the instrument can be exposed to rain or
moisture.
Handling
Always remove the top cover of the case before playing
the instrument.
Playing the instrument without removing the top cover may
cause the top cover to fall off during performance to cause
injury or damages to the instrument.
Open the top cover at less than a right angle (90 de-
grees) to unhook the hinges.
The hinges may be deformed or damaged by opening the top
cover wider than 90 degrees.
Open the top cover at close to 90 degrees, and then pull the
top cover in the direction of the arrow (shown below) to un-
hook the hinges.
Make sure to hook the hinges securely when replacing
the top cover.
Lifting the case with unhooked or improperly hooked hinges
may cause personal injury or damage to the instrument.
Disregard of the following warnings and improper use of the product may
result in death or serious injury.
Disregard of the following cautions and improper use of the product may
result in injury or property damage.
Do not place the instrument standing upright or upside
down while the top cover is open or removed.
The instrument may fall out and cause injury or damage to
the instrument.
Never place an object on or lean against the instrument
while in or out of its case.
This may cause damage to the tone bars and frame parts or
topple the instrument, which is extremely dangerous.
Do not use the mallets for any purpose other than play-
ing the instrument.
Doing so may result in injury or accident. Do not allow chil-
dren to hit others, etc., or any other dangerous behavior.
Do not use the glockenspiel’s hard mallets on vibra-
phones or other mallet instruments.
The resulting dents or scratches on the other instrument’s
tone bars may impair the sound.
The tone bars should be wiped with a soft dry cloth. Never
use thinner, benzene, or a wet cloth for cleaning purposes.
Transporting
Before moving or transporting the instrument, or when
keeping the instrument unused for a long time, place the
top cover on and lock the case, in order to protect the glock-
enspiel from dust and damage by unexpected accidents.
Even in its case, the instrument is susceptible to shock.
Use care whenever moving the instrument. Never drop
or throw the instrument for any reason.
When transporting the instrument,
1. Lock both locks securely.
2. Carry the case by its carrying handle.
* If the case is not locked properly, the contents may fall out of
the case and cause injury or damage to the instrument.
Placement
Do not place the instrument on an unstable surface
such as a wobbly riser or on an incline, etc.
Doing so may cause the instrument to overturn resulting in
serious injury.
Handling
Never lean against or climb onto the instrument.
Doing so may cause the instrument to overturn resulting in
serious injury.
Do not play in the vicinity of the instrument.
Bumping up against the instrument may cause injury. It may
cause the instrument to overturn. Also, do not allow children
to play around the instrument.
