User Manual

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Troubleshooting
e tone is not clear, or the instrument
plays out of tune.
If pads are deformed and air is leaking
from the instrument, take the instru-
ment to your dealer for repair.
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Never apply excessive pressure to the
keys. Also, when placing the instrument
in the case, make sure that nothing is
placed on top of the instrument.
If the body cracks, take the instrument
to your dealer for repair.
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Sudden cha nge s i n temp e r a t ure or
humidity can cause cracking. Do not
directly expose the instrument to hot or
cold air.
e keys are sti. e keys do not
move.
If a spring has become dislodged, re-
turning it to its proper position may
correct the problem.
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When hooking the spring in position, be
careful not to bend the spring. Springs
may become dislodged when performing
maintenance on the instrument or when
wiping t he instru ment w it h a clot h.
Please use caution.
If keys are bent, take the instrument to
your dealer for repair.
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Do not apply exc essive force to t he
instrument such as dropping the instru-
ment, closing the case when an object
is placed on top of the instrument, etc.
Also, when you are finished playing,
place the instrument in the case. At this
time, make sure that there is nothing
in the case that will apply pressure on
the keys. When assembling the instru-
ment, be careful not to apply unneces-
sary pressure to the keys. Hold on to
the instrument in the intervals between
performance and during breaks between
practice.
e joint is too tight or loose.
If t he joint is t ig ht, apply a sma ll
amount of cork grease to the joint cork.
If the joint is still tight, apply some
cork grease to the receiver side as well.
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Changes in temperature and/or humidity
can cause the cork to shrink or expand
which can make the joints tight in the
summer and loose in the winter. After
you are nished playing, make sure you
store the instrument in its case, rather
than leave it out.
If the joint cork is torn, take the instru-
ment to your dealer for repair.
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Proper application of cork grease offers
some protection against tearing of the
cork. However, if the cork becomes torn,
take the instrument to your dealer for
repair.
e keys are noisy.
Apply key oil if the keys lack oil and
are dry, and tighten screws that have
become loose.
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Apply key oil once a month (1-2 drops
per location) to prevent abrasion. Also,
since woodwind instruments have many
small screws, check for loose screws and
tighten if necessary.
The cork or felt on the keys has fallen
off or torn. The instrument may have
received a shock causing the keys to
come in contact with the body or other
keys. In this case, take the instrument
to your dealer for repair.
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Take proper care of the instrument to
prevent the corks or felts from falling o.
After playing the instrument keep the
instrument in its case. Also, hold on to
the instrument in the intervals between
performance and during breaks between
practice to prevent excessive pressure be-
ing placed on the instrument or keys.
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