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CARRYING HOLDER for MARCHING BELLSXYLOPHONE
OWNER’S MANUAL
Printed in Japan
Accessories
Hexagonal Wrench
Thank you for purchasing the Carrying Holder Yamaha
Marching Bells / Xylophones.
Please read this Owner’s Manual throughly before use.
2360500 R2
WrenchMKH-220 only
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.
When tilting up the marching bell/xylophone make sure
that the tone bars do not hit against the holder.
Always take suitable breaks when playing the
instrument for a long period of time.
When tilting up the marching
bells/xylophone always hold
the instrument with your hand
as it might flip back and injure
bystanders. When tilting the
instrument up or returning it
to the playing position, keep
your hands away from the
areas marked A as shown in
the illustration. Hands and/or
fingers can get caught in this
area resulting in injury.
A
CAUTION
Attach the upper part of the holder to the lower part in a suitable position, and tighten the
wing nuts securely.
A
B
A
Lay the Marching Bells/Xylophone face down.
Use a hexagonal wrench to loosen the four screws A on the carrier frame so that the
brackets can slide.
Set the carrier frame on the instrument, as shown in the illustration at the below, and
slide the brackets on the carrier frame so that they align with the carrier mounting
plates on the bottom of the instrument.
Use the four fixing bolts B on the brackets to attach the carrier frame to the instru-
ment. Tighten the four bolts little by little and secure.
Use the hexagonal wrench to firmly tighten the carrier frame’s screws A .
To remove the carrier frame, loosen the fixing wing bolts only.
If you are having trouble reattaching the carrier frame after it has been removed,
go through the same procedure as described above.
ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
Carrying Holder Setup
To adjust the frame height to a comfortable playing position, remove the frame mounting
screws and nuts using the hexagonal wrench and wrench provided. After adjustment
securely tighten the screws and nuts using the hexagonal wrench and wrench.
Frame Mounting Adjustment
Attach the Instrument
Holder (Upper)
Holder (Lower)
Wing nut
Do not use this hole.
Use either hole.
Use either hole.
Shoulder Hook Spacing and Length Adjustment
Frame
Frame
Use the hexagonal
wrench provided.
Use the wrench provided.
Brackets with wing bolts
Carrier
Frame
Carrier mounting plate
Fixing wing bolt
Attaching the instrument to
the holder is best done on a
stand or table.
B
B
A
A
B
A
B
A
C
Support the marching bells/xylophone and securely tighten the carrier frame pivot
holder screws
C using the hexagonal wrench provided.
ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
D
To adjust for a comfortable playing height, loosen the arm screws D and raise or lower
the arms as required. (Refer to
.)
After adjustment, securely tighten the screws using the hexagonal wrench provided.
Tone Bar Height Adjustment
Insert the arms into the carrier frame pivot holders and decide the arm position, then
securely tighten the screws using the hexagonal wrench provided. Remove the carrier
frame after adjustment. Make sure that the instrument is attached to the carrier frame.
Arm Position Setup
A
B
A
Lay the Marching Bells/Xylophone face down.
Use a hexagonal wrench to loosen the four screws A on the carrier frame so that the
brackets can slide.
Set the carrier frame on the instrument, as shown in the illustration at the upper right,
and slide the brackets on the carrier frame so that they align with the carrier mounting
plates on the bottom of the instrument.
Use the four fixing bolts B on the brackets to attach the carrier frame to the instru-
ment. Tighten the four bolts little by little and secure.
Use the hexagonal wrench to firmly tighten the carrier frame’s screws A .
To remove the carrier frame, loosen the fixing wing bolts only.
If you are having trouble reattaching the carrier frame after it has been removed,
go through the same procedure as described above.
Attach the Instrument
Insert the arms on the carrying holder into the carrier frame pivot holders.
Attaching to the Carring Holder
Assembly should be performed by at least 2 persons on a flat surface.
Use the hexagonal
wrench provided.
Use the hexagonal
wrench provided.
ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
Insert the arms into the
frame pivot holders.
Attach the upper part of the holder to the lower part in a suitable position, and tighten the
wing nuts securely.
Carrying Holder Setup
Shoulder Hook Spacing and Length Adjustment
Holder (Upper)
Wing nut
Wing nut
Holder (Lower)
Tighten the
wing nuts
securely.
Do not use
this hole.
Do not use this hole.
Use either hole.
Use either hole.
Carrier Frame
Carrier mounting plate
Fixing wing bolt
Pivot holder
Brackets with
wing bolts
Fixing wing bolt
Carrier
Frame
Carrier
Frame
Insert
Insert
Insert
Insert
Carrying holderCarrying holder
Insert the arms into the
frame pivot holders.
Use the hexagonal wrench provided.
Carrying holder
C
D
Tighten
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