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Stop operation of the wheel if 

you smell or see smoke or hear 

unusual noises.

Shut  off  the  power,  unplug  power  cable 

and contact  the Shimpo dealer or 

Shimpo.

Keep  tools  and  small  parts 

out of the reach of children.

Do not insert hands or objects 

into openings or moving parts.

Danger

Repair and modification by 

user are prohibited.

Do not use the wheel other 

than for throwing clay.

This  product  is  designed  for  

the creation of ceramic art. 

Do not place any items, other 

than  ceramic  materials,  on 

the wheelhead.

Water  buckets  and  tools  should  be 

placed on the attached workspace.

Do  not  leave  children 

unattended near wheel.

Warning

Handle  with  extreme  care 

when moving or lifting, wheel 

weighs 93 lbs.

Serious injury can occur if moving 

or lifting is done improperly. 

Do  not  plug  into  or  unplug 

f r o m  A C  o u t l e t  w i t h  w e t 

hands.

May cause injury.

May cause electrocution or injury.

Injury may occur

May cause electrocution or injury.

May cause electrocution.

This product may be harmful

to a person who has a pacemaker.

Serious injury or death could 

occur. Consult a physician before 

using.

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Summary of Contents for Shimpo VL-Whisper

Page 1: ...This manual is provided for you to enjoy throwing clay safely describing how to use the SHIMPO VL WHISPER and giving several warnings for safe operation Please read this manual before you start using...

Page 2: ...heel improperly Danger Danger marking indicates a possible death severe in jury or re if the user disregards the warning Warning Shimpo will not indemnify any damages or loss caused by improper operat...

Page 3: ...o not place any items other than ceramic materials on the wheelhead Water buckets and tools should be placed on the attached workspace Do not leave children unattended near wheel Warning Handle with e...

Page 4: ...ill rack Water may reach the circuit board and cause damage to the product Do not lift the wheel by the wheelhead May cause damage or injury Be careful of jewelry and long nails Jewelry may catch in e...

Page 5: ...stable standing vertically position of bolts Insert each leg as the drawing illustrates Adjust the height evenly on all three legs Tighten bolts with allen wrench Place the wheel horizontally after t...

Page 6: ...pushing the foot pedal all the way back to the stop position Turn the selector switch for the opposite direction Never change the wheelhead direction while the wheelhead is moving The power indicator...

Page 7: ...to cool Turn on If the breaker pops again see your authorized Shimpo dealer Did an overload cause the breaker fuse to pop at the main power source Has the power cord become unplugged The wheelhead st...

Page 8: ...the original purchaser of new products only the this product shall be free from defects in work manship and material under normal use and proper maintenance for ve years from the date of original pur...

Page 9: ...Memo 8...

Page 10: ...MANUFACTUREDBY NIDEC SHIMPOCORPORATION 175WallStreet GlendaleHeights IL60139 Phone 1 800 237 7079 Fax 630 924 0340...

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