Care and Maintenance
■Occasional Maintenance
●Once or twice a month, wipe the surface of the instrument using a polishing cloth. Be careful not to damage the keys or other parts.
●Use cleaning paper to remove dirt and moisture from the pads. In particular, the octave tone holes tend to collect moisture, which should be removed as soon as possi- ble.
Octave key
●Once a month, apply a small amount of key oil to the key mechanism, then manipulate the keys to allow the oil to distribute evenly. Do not apply too much oil. Completely wipe any excess oil from the key surfaces using cleaning paper.
●Use a tone hole cleaner to remove dirt from inside the tone holes and the spaces between and underneath the keys. Be careful not to damage the springs or pads.
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