Adjust the arm support Repositioning of the arm support brackets
Adjusting the Rubber Support Height
The height of the rubber supports can be
adjusted in order to accommodate bass drums
of different sizes. There are 3 ways in which the
height can be changed.
CARRYING HOLDER for MARCHING BASS DRUM
OWNER’S MANUAL
Printed in Japan
Accessories
Hexagonal Wrench
MBH-915
MBH-825
Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha Carrying Holder for
Marching Bass Drum.
Please read this Owner’s Manual throughly before use.
Tighten all screws securely once adjustments have
been made. If any screw is loose there is a danger that
the drum may slip during performances or extraneous
noises may be produced.
To tighten the arm section screws, use the hexagonal
wrench provided. Tighten the wing nuts with your hands.
Be extra careful when removing the carrier with drum.
Never drop or throw the instrument.
Avoid using the instrument in the rain whenever
possible. If the instrument does get wet, wipe it with a
soft, dry cloth as soon as possible.
Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the instrument regularly.
Never use thinners, benzene, or other similar solvents
to clean the instrument.
Bass Drum Mounting
915S: 2 positions
2500414 R2
CAUTION
The mounting of the bass drum should
always be carried out by two or more
persons. Connect the bass drum’s attach-
ing rings to the hooks on the harness.
Adjust the non-slip rubber supports so that
they keep the drum shell held firmly in place.
Snap the drum harness hooks into the
bass drum attaching rings.
3 positions
Loosen
Reversal of the arm
When reversing the
arm, reposition the
rubber supports.
Tighten
With the heads of the bass drum
perpendicular to the drummer’s body, open
both the holder’s right and left support arms
so they are centered and keep the body of
the drum held firmly in place.
Also, when making adjustments make sure
that the holder itself does not come into
contact with the drum body or lugs.
The same space.
Snap the drum harness hooks into the
bass drum attaching rings.
Assemble the carrying holder as shown in the diagram below. To accommodate different body sizes., the
height and width of the harness is adjustable. Also, to provide the optimum playing position, the height
and angle of the snare head is adjustable.
Carrying Holder Setup
The same space.
With the heads of the bass drum
perpendicular to the drummer’s body, open
both the holder’s right and left support arms
so they are centered and keep the body of
the drum held firmly in place.
Also, when making adjustments make sure
that the holder itself does not come into
contact with the drum body or lugs.
The mounting of the bass drum should
always be carried out by two or more
persons. Connect the bass drum’s sttaching
rings to the hooks on the harness. Adjust
the non-slip rubber supports so that they
keep the drum shell held firmly in place.
Snap the drum harness hooks into the
bass drum attaching rings.
The same space.
Bass Drum Mounting
Do not use this hole
unless the harness must
be extended to its full
length.
The shoulder width and height of the shoulder rests are adjustable.
The harness length is adjustable.
Use either hole.
Use either hole.
Adjusting the arm support
Reversal of the arm
Tighten
Loosen
When reversing the arm,
reposition the rubber
supports.
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