Roland KD-9 Manuale Utente

•  Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near devices that 

radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject 

it to temperature extremes. Excessive heat can deform or discolor the 

unit.

•  When moved from one location to another where the temperature 

and/or humidity is very different, water droplets (condensation) may 

form inside the unit. Damage or malfunction may result if you attempt 

to use the unit in this condition. Therefore, before using the unit, you 

must allow it to stand for several hours, until the condensation has 

completely evaporated.

•  Do not allow rubber, vinyl, or similar materials to remain on this unit for 

long periods of time. Such objects can discolor or otherwise harmfully 

affect the finish.

•  For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth or one that 

has been slightly dampened with water. To remove stubborn dirt, use a 

cloth impregnated with a mild, non-abrasive detergent. Afterwards, be 

sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth. 

As routine maintenance, you should wipe the striking surface using a 

dry, soft cloth.

•  Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to avoid 

the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.

•  Use a reasonable amount of care when using the output jacks. Rough 

handling can lead to malfunctions.

•  When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector 

itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will avoid causing shorts, 

or damage to the cable’s internal elements.

•  To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit’s volume at 

reasonable levels. You may prefer to use headphones, so you do not 

need to be concerned about those around you.

•  This instrument is designed to minimize the extraneous sounds 

produced when it’s played. However, since sound vibrations can be 

transmitted through floors and walls to a greater degree than expected, 

take care not to allow these sounds to become a nuisance to neighbors, 

especially when using headphones.

•  When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box (including 

padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise, you will need to use 

equivalent packaging materials.

•  If the surface of the beater you are using is not clean, the material used 

for the striking surface could get dirty. Before performances, make sure 

that the beater is clean before you use it.

IMPORTANT NOTES

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