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Turn ON/OFF switch to OFF and unplug your wheel from the power

  source before cleaning or inspection.

Never hose down the machine. Clean off the potter's wheel with a

  damp cloth. Drain your splashpan regularly to avoid a build up of

  excessive water and clay. Detach the splashpan after each use and

  clean out thoroughly.

Touching switches or plugs with wet hands may result  in electrical shock.   

Your wheel comes with rubber handles provided for covering the

  handle openings.  Promptly replace any loose or missing rubber handles.

  Do not insert your  ngers or any objects in through these openings. 

Do not tamper with the electrical circuit and controller of your wheel. 

  You may be at risk of getting an electrical shock. Your potter's wheel

  is a precision instrument and it is advised that you refer operation

  or performance complaints to a Shimpo-referred, quali ed technician.

Use good judgement and caution when in use around children.

  Adult supervision must be provided when using around children.

Take off metal accessories such as rings and watches before handling.

Do not pick up the wheel by the wheelhead. You may bend the shaft. 

  Lift using only the handles.

Unplug your wheel from power source if you will not be using it for an

  extended period of time.

STOP

STOP

8.At "0" rpm the wheelhead can be turned 
   freely for use as a banding wheel.

7.DO NOT change rotation direction while 

   motor is running.  Do so only after

   wheelhead has come  to a complete stop.

Adjust the stiffness

Turn off the power and unplug the cord.

Remove the legs and cover with the

     provided wrench.

Adjust the stiffness of the pedal by

    tightening the nut in the pedal shaft

    with the provided wrench.

    Fix the cover and legs after adjustment.

Pedal might get stiff or loose after long year usage.

In this case, please adjust the stiffness by following procedures.

Do not touch the other parts.

     It might cause defects.

Summary of Contents for SHIMPO RK-WHISPER

Page 1: ...HIMPO RK WHISPER Potter s wheel This manual is provided for you to enjoy throwing clay safely describing how to use the SHIMPO RK WHISPER and giving several warnings for safe operation Please read thi...

Page 2: ...uty steel construction assures long service life Brushless DC motor direct drive system ensures powerful essentially noiseless operation Unique closed loop micro controller maintains required speed un...

Page 3: ...g Do not overload the wheelhead with more than the recommended weight of clay Do not force the wheel to stop as this may damage your wheel Set up the potter s wheel on a level surface The top right fo...

Page 4: ...isassembled Remove them from their packing material 4 Install pedal 5 Level the wheel 1 Remove wheel from shipping box 2 Place wheel on a rm and stable work surface yellow pan 6 Attach the Two Piece S...

Page 5: ...ction of rotation FWD clock wise REV counter clock wise 4 Depress the speed pedal so that the wheel head will turn 5 Press pedal forward to increase speed or backward to decrease speed Press fully bac...

Page 6: ...himpo referred quali ed technician Use good judgement and caution when in use around children Adult supervision must be provided when using around children Take off metal accessories such as rings and...

Page 7: ...ich in Shimpo s judgment adversely affects its condition or operation DISCLAIMER OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES The foregoing warranty constitutes the SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY and Shimpo hereby disclaims...

Page 8: ...MANUFACTUREDBY NIDEC SHIMPOCORPORATION 175WallStreet GlendaleHeights IL60139 Phone 1 800 237 7079 Fax 630 924 0340...

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