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NIDEC

CORPORATION

Potter’s Wheel Instruction Manual

Thank you for your purchase of the SHIMPO 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 this manual before you 

start using the wheel and keep it near the wheel for your reference.

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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