User Manual
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Handling the Instrument
e instrument is made with very thin metal so please handle it with care. Do not apply any
excessive force, or bump it in a manner that will dent or damage the instrument.
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Removing the Instrument From
Its Case
1.
Holding the instrument with both hands,
gently remove the instrument from its case.
Slide Braces
Before Playing
* Holding only the main section of the instrument
can result in damage to the bell, so please hold
on to both the bell and the main part of the
instrument when removing it from the case.
2.
When removing the slide from the case, hold
the slide with both hands hooking a nger on
the slide brace to keep the slide from moving,
and gently lift the slide out of the case.
* Always hold the slide with both hands. Holding
it with only one hand may result in damage to the
slide.
* When carrying only the slide, make sure that both
of the slide braces are held together to prevent
either section of the slide from dropping.
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Preparing the Slide
1.
Remove dirt from inside of the inner slide,
and then lightly apply some slide cream on
the slightly thicker end sections of the slide, or
apply slide oil appropriately.
Inner slide
Apply slide cream to these parts
* Do not use slide grease on these parts.
2.
* Only when applying a slide cream
After applying a slide cream, use a water spray
bottle to moisten the slide suciently.
Slide cream
Slide oil
Inner slide
Outer slide