Yamaha L Series - Manual (Page 7)

Using your Yamaha Guitar in a Safe Manner
Safety Precautions
Preventing Unexpected Injuries and Accidents
• If the instrument must be used outdoors in bad weather, or in a place with
high humidity, please use caution. Please read the Owner’s Manuals that
came with the devices, such as power amplifiers, etc., that you connect
your guitar to.
> Accidents such as fire or electric shock can occur due to lightning strikes.
Preventing Electrical Accidents
• The guitar has been properly
adjusted before being shipped from
the factory. In the event adjustment
is necessary, contact the dealer
from whom you purchased the
instrument, if possible, as special
skills may be required. For those
adjustments that can be performed
by the owner, please closely follow
the instructions given in the Owner’s
Manual for the procedure.
• When playing the instrument, pay
attention to the volume level.
Especially late at night, take
neighbors and those who are close
by into consideration.
• Broken guitar necks are mostly the
result of accidents such as dropping
the guitar, the guitar falling over, or
from shocks occurred dur ing
transport. When the guitar is not
being used, make sure it is kept on
a sturdy stand where it won’t fall
over, or place it in its case.
• Do not treat the instrument in a
rough manner like throwing objects
at the instrument, dropping the
instrument, etc. And do not put
excessive force on the switches or
control knobs, etc.
> Doing so can result in damage.
• When connecting or disconnecting
the cable, make sure the guitar
amplifier’s power is switched OFF,
or the amplifier’s volume is turned
all the way down.
> Not doing so can shorten the life of
the guitar amplifier.
• When cleaning the instrument, use
a soft, dry cloth. Also, do not spray
insecticides close to the instrument.
> Doing so can damage the guitar’s
finish.
• If the instrument is not going to be
used for an extended period of time,
remove the batteries and keep the
instrument in a place other than
those listed below.
• Locations subject to direct sunlight.
• Locations subject to extremely high
or low temperatures.
• Locations subject to high humidity,
dust, or vibration.
• D u r i n g t h e s u m m e r s e a s o n ,
temperatures inside of a car can
become extremely hot. Do not leave
the instrument inside of a car.
Be Careful When Handling and Other Cautions
• Do not keep the instrument close to a fire or flame, and keep it on a low,
stable surface.
> The instrument can catch fire, and earthquakes can cause it to fall if stored
in a high location.
• Do not leave the instrument leaning against the wall, etc., in the vicinity of
children.
> The instrument may be bumped causing it to fall over resulting in injury.
Store the Instrument Properly
• For guitars that use a battery, make sure that only the specified battery is
used and it is installed with its polarity markings aligned properly.
• On guitars that require two or more batteries, do not mix new batteries with old.
> Improper use of batteries can result in the batteries rupturing or leaking,
causing injury or damage.
• Never incinerate batteries.
> Separate batteries from household garbage and dispose of them in a proper
manner.
Using Batteries Properly
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Thank you for purchasing this Yamaha Guitar.
To get the most out of this fine instrument, and to use it in a safe manner, we urge
you to read this Owner’s Manual before using the instrument.
The cautions given in the following Safety Precautions section are provided to
prevent unexpected injuries or accidents. Please understand each of the cautions
and use the instrument in a safe and proper manner.
Caution
• When using a strap, make sure the
strap is securely attached to the
guitar.
• Do not treat the instrument in a
rough manner such as swinging it
about, etc.
• Do not place your face close to the
instrument when changing or
adjusting the strings.
> The strap on the guitar may detach
causing unexpected accidents such
as the instrument dropping, etc., or
injuring persons close by.
• After changing the strings, cut off
the leftover string ends.
> String ends are sharp and can
cause injuries.
• Clean the instrument with a soft, dry
cloth. And when cleaning the
headstock, be careful not to injure
yourself on the sharp string ends.
> S t r i n g s m a y
s u d d e n l y b r e a k
causing injuries to
eyes, etc. It can be
the cause other
unexpected injuries
as well.
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