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Discus User Manual  

 

The Bump Off Hand control enables fixed rotation speed control of the Potters wheel and is fitted 

with an emergency ‘Bump Off’ button that disengages power immediately to the wheel.  

The ‘Bump’ button is reactivated by slightly twisting the button so it pops up.  
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Must not be used by children unless supervised by an adult)

 

 

 

Hand Controller 

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Emergency  off

connections     

(when supplied or purchased separately)

 

Connecting the hand control unit. 

 

1) 

Ensure the power button on the Electrical Control Unit is off. 

2) 

From the Hand Control connect the cable end marked 

‘To Bowl’ 

to the socket on the 

potters wheel ensuring the 3 pin plug is correctly mated. 

3) 

From the Hand Control connect the cable end marked 

‘To Control Unit’ 

and connect 

to the Electrical Control Unit socket that is marked 

‘Foot Pedal Connection’    

 

 

ensuring the 3 pin plug is correctly mated. 

4) 

Finally connect the 3 pin plug from the Electrical Control Unit to the socket on the 

 

Hand Control marked ‘

Control

 

Cable In’ 

ensuring the 3 pin plug is correctly mated. 

Summary of Contents for Potters Wheels

Page 1: ...Discus User Manual DISCUS POTTERS WHEELS User Manual...

Page 2: ...ng a Basic Hand Controller 12 Optional stand and shelf assembly and fitting 13 Further copies of this manual are available from Pottery Products Ltd or can be downloaded from the Web site This manual...

Page 3: ...ustralia Russia and Japan We hope you will enjoy working with your new Discus potters wheel and wish you excellent throwing results We are committed to helping you make the most of your Discus by assi...

Page 4: ...e no user serviceable parts and opening or dismantling the machine may invalidate the guarantee Children must be supervised at all times when using this equipment Foot pedals fitted with return spring...

Page 5: ...the top of the wheel and no further using the provided Allen key 5 Arrange the foot hand controls so they are comfortable to use 6 Connect cables as diagram on next page DO NOT touch the plugs or elec...

Page 6: ...nd comfortable working posture Check that no cables are trapped under furniture etc 5 Keep the control unit away from contact with liquids 6 Connect to power supply 7 Set the turntable direction switc...

Page 7: ...lush with the wheel head when you have finished using bats and always check that the bat pins are not protruding before using the wheel as you may injure your hands Plastic Master Bat with mini plywoo...

Page 8: ...the guarantee 2 Year Guarantee Discus Potters Wheels carry a full 2 year warranty on all parts and labour Please retain your original purchase invoice in case you have need of the guarantee In the eve...

Page 9: ...tion may be brought if the equipment is used Initial testing is carried out by us with all products being tested prior to despatch However with any subsequent testing or testing requirement the respon...

Page 10: ...215mm x 115mm x 75mm Wheel head cast alloy 250mm Other Information 230v Ac 50Hz 3amp fuse in mains plug Power Consumption 1 3 amps 300W maximum Rotation direction reverse switch on control box Maximum...

Page 11: ...arately Connecting the hand control unit 1 Ensure the power button on the Electrical Control Unit is off 2 From the Hand Control connect the cable end marked To Bowl to the socket on the potters wheel...

Page 12: ...Hand control enables fixed rotation speed control of the Potters wheel Simply connect to the Control unit instead of the Foot pedal ensuring the 3 pin plug is correctly mated Always ensure you can re...

Page 13: ...move the 4 bolts from the base and keep handy 2 Place the base inside the metal brackets with the bolt holes lining up with the bracket holes 3 Screw in the 4 bolts and then turn the assembly over rea...

Page 14: ...14 Discus User Manual DISCUS POTTERS WHEELS www discuspotterswheels co uk Pottery Products Ltd 8 Hazelbank Close Petersfield Hampshire GU31 4BY Tel 01730 300762 email sales discuspotterswheels co uk...

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