Electronic Musical Instrument
Precautions Against Electrical Shock
Electronic Musical Instrument! Here are some of the precautions you must take, to avoid the possibility of serious injury from electrical shock.
Your digital music keyboard or piano basically runs on electricity and the basic precautions that apply to any electric instrument also apply to your keyboard.
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards.
And don't forget to read the user manual to know more on safety precautions!
Safety Precautions - Electronic Musical InstrumentHere are some important precautions that need to be observed all the time.
Do not expose the instrument to rain; use it near water or in damp or wet conditions, or place containers on it containing liquids which might spill into any openings.
If the AC adaptor cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is a sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument, or if any unusual smells or smoke should appear to be caused by it, immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the adaptor plug from the outlet, and have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
Use the specified adaptor recommended by the manufacturer only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the instrument or overheating.
Before cleaning the instrument, always remove the electric plug from the outlet. Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.
Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have accumulated on it.
Summary - Electronic Music InstrumentsIn the excitement to get started, most of us skip the safety related instructions in the user manual when we get our new digital keyboard. But an electronic musical instrument runs on electricity and all the necessary precautions need to be taken to avoid the possibility of serious injury from electrical shock.
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