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Standard precautions :
- Never disassemble, repair or alter the music box.
- Never insert objects or substances into the musical movement. Its operation
could be affected.
- Keep the music box and its accessories out of the reach of children.
- To prevent any risk of injury in the course of normal use:
. Handle the music box with care.
. Avoid contact between any part of the body and the musical
movement, especially with the cylinder, whether moving or not.
. Neither Reuge nor MB&F shall be held responsible for any loss,
damage or other consequence arising from the use of this music
box.
Recommendations for use :
- A music box is a mechanical and living object: use it regularly to ensure
smooth running.
- Avoid winding up the spring when the movement is playing. Wait until the end
of the tune.
- To transport the box, wait until the end of the tune – so that none of the
cylinder pins are lifting any of the comb teeth – then close the lid.
- Keep your music box in a dry place, away from extreme temperatures or
direct sunlight.
- When shipping or transporting a music box, always use the original
packaging.
Glossary :
The main parts of your MusicMachine :
The comb is a piece of steel in which the teeth have been cut and then individually
tuned to reproduce musical notes, determined by the individual tune required.
The cylinder is made of brass. It holds the pins, held in place by resin injected into
the cylinder, that lift the comb teeth. They are made of steel and their positioning is
determined by the tune.
The spring-housing is a spring mechanism wound up by means of a lever. It enables
the cylinder to turn and the musical movement to work.
The speed-governor, or regulator, controls the speed at which the spring unwinds
and ensures a regular rhythm for the music.
All the movement parts are assembled on a base-plate.
The movement is fitted onto a wooden fuselage which is a work of art in itself. It
transmits the sound and serves as an amplifier.
