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Discus User Manual  

 

Preparing Your Discus for Use  

 

1. 

Remove all packing materials from the Discus and retain should you need to return 
the product under the guarantee.  

 
2. 

Conduct a visual inspection of the units to ensure no damage has occurred during  
transit. 

 
3. 

Place the Discus on a clean level surface at the correct working height.  

 

We recommend the Discus Stand and shelf.  (see page 13 for assembly) 

 
4. 

Ensure wheel head bat locating pins are not protruding unless the Discus bat           

retaining system is in use. (see page 7) Screw the bat pins clockwise just below 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 electrical contacts with wet hands.

 

 

Before attaching the power lead to the mains outlet ensure the voltage is                    

 

UK  Standard 230V 50Hz AC.  

 

 

7. 

Ensure all speed controls are set to zero before switching on mains and power unit. 

 
8.      When the Discus is supplied with a hand controller this should be fitted in place of 

 

the foot controller. 

 
9. 

Ensure the Control unit is kept dry and positioned away from any contact with water 

 

or other liquids. 

 
10.  The wheel head will continue to turn for a few seconds if the foot pedal is operated 

 

directly after switching off—this is normal. 

 

 
 

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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