Saxophone
Owner’s Manual
Precautions Please read before using
The precautions given below concern the proper and safe use of the instrument, and are to pro- tect 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 | to damage or injury. | ||
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Do not throw or swing the instrument when oth- |
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| Never use benzene or thinner for maintenance on |
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ers are close by. |
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| instruments with a lacquer finish. |
The mouthpiece or other parts may fall off hitting other |
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| Doing so may result in damage to the finish’s top coat. |
people. Always treat the instrument gently. |
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| Take care not to disfigure the instrument. |
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Keep the oil, polish, etc., out of children’s |
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| Placing the instrument where it is unstable may cause |
mouths. |
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| the instrument to fall or drop resulting in disfigure- |
Keep the oil, polish, etc., out of children’s reach and do |
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maintenance when children are not present. |
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Be careful not to touch the pin springs during |
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| Do not modify the instrument. |
maintenance, etc. |
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The end of the pin springs found on |
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| strument may make repairs impossible. |
is sharpened to provide greater key action. |
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Be aware of climatic conditions such as tem- |
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perature, humidity, etc. |
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Keep the instrument away from heat sources such as |
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heaters, etc. Also, do not use or store the instrument |
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in any extreme conditions of temperature or humidity. |
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Doing so may result in damage to key balance, linkage, |
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or pads, resulting in problems during performance. |
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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 pol- ishes remove a thin layer of the finish’s top coat which will make the finish thinner. Please be aware of this before using polish.
■To obtain maximum life out of the instrument.
•Before assembling the instrument, use a cloth to remove dust or dirt from the joint section.
•After playing, remove moisture from the instrument. (➞ See “Instrument Maintenance” on page 15.)
•Check and perform maintenance on the instrument regularly. (➞ See “Instrument Maintenance” on page 15.)
•When taking the instrument out of its case, hold the instrument at a position that provides good balance without placing pressure on the keys.
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