Nidec-Shimpo RK-5T User manual

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92861D
Potter’s Wheels
RK-5T (Lever Handle)
RK-5TF (Foot Pedal Operation)
Congratulations on your purchase of a Shimpo potter's
wheel! We trust you will enjoy many years of professional
results from your wheel. Please read the entire instruction
manual thoroughly before initial set-up and operation. The
information contained herein will aid you in operating your
Shimpo wheel safely and with excellent results.
If you have any questions regarding our product(s), call your
local Shimpo dealer.
RK-5T

Features and Benets
RK-5T series offers the power, resilience and quietness that Shimpo wheels are
known for. Features includes
●Heavy-duty steel frame construction assures long service life.
●Unique closed loop micro- controller maintains required speed under heavy load.
●Lever handle offers exibility in speed adjustment.
●Two-year warranty.
Lever Handle
or
Foot Pedal
Bat: 2Power Switch
Splash Pan Bat
Fwd/Rev Switch
Contents Included Parts Description
Please start to use the wheel only after you understand the safety
information and functions of the equipment.
Extremely important markings to pay attention to:
Warning, Pay Close Attention
Do Not
Please Follow Instructions
Warning Warning marking indicates the possibility of a severe injury
if the user does not follow the instructions.
Caution Caution marking indicates the possibility of light
injury or damages if user operates the wheel improperly.
Danger Danger marking indicates a possible death, severe injury
or re if the user disregards the warning.
【Warning】
Shimpo will not indemnify any damages or loss caused by improper operation due to the lack
of following the instruction manual, natural disaster, re, or user’s abuse or negligence.
This instruction manual provides three grades of warnings as follows.
Please follow these instructions carefully.
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Instruction Manual.
Splash Pan : 1
Features and Benets

Danger
Do not use the wheel other than
for throwing clay.
Do not place any items other
than ceramic materials on the
wheelhead.
Repairs and modifications by
the user are prohibited.
Do not insert hands or objects
into openings or moving parts.
Do not leave children unattended
near wheel.
Please ask for Shimpo Dealer to
replace the power cord when you
have problem. Never repair the
power cord by yourself.
Stop operation of the wheel
if you smell or see smoke or
hear unusual noises.
Children shall not play with
the appliance.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above
and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved
Shut off the power, unplug power
cable and contact the Shimpo
dealer or Shimpo.
May cause electrocution or injury.
Injury may occur
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This product is designed for the
creation of ceramic art.
Water buckets and tools should be
placed on the attached workspace.
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May cause electrocution or injury.
* If the power code is damaged,
please contact your dealer or
our ofce.
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Caution
Do not lift the wheel by the
wheelhead.
Be careful of jewelry and long
nails.
Place the wheel on a at,
horizontal surface.
Do not remove the bottom cover.
Do not place a TV, radio, or an
antenna to close to the wheel.
Cleaning and user maintenance
shall not be made by children
without supervision.
Warning
Handle with extreme care when
moving or lifting.
Do not plug into or unplug from
AC outlet with wet hands.
Do not move or hold the wheel
while power is on.
Be careful of loose tting clothing
and long hair.
Serious injury can occure if moving
or lifting is done improporly.
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May cause electrocution.
May catch in clay or wheelhead
causing damage or injury.
The wheel cabinet may start turning and
your hand may be caught between the
wheelhead and the enclosure.
May cause damage or injury.
Jewelry may be caught in equipment
and cause damage or injury. Finger
nails may be chipped or broken.
It may cause a
vibration if the
placement is not
level.
It may cause noise and picture
distortion.
There are electrical parts which need
to be protected from hands, water and
other materials.
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Please do not use this wheel with
any voltage or frequency other
than what is indicated.
①Put splash pan and turn to the left.
①Install pins adjusting the position.
Do not connect many power
cables to the same outlet.
Make sure the power switch is off
when you plug the power cable
into the AC outlet.
If water or clay is lled over this
line, it overows to the inside.
Please be sure to x pins rmly
not to be unhooked.
Conrm that you have the
correct line voltage and
then insert power plug into
the power outlet.
Press the lever handle all the way
back before turning the power
switch off.
Do not operate any switches with
wet hands.
The wheelhead will not move if the lever
handle was not all the way back at last
power off.
Splash Pan Installation
Weelhead Installation
Power Connection
Operation Warning

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Turn the power switch off and unplug
the power cable for cleaning, testing
or adjustment. (It is recommended to
do the same if the wheel will not be in
use for a long period.)
DO NOT POUR WATER ON THE
WHEEL TO CLEAN IT.
Wipe the wheel down with a damp sponge
or cloth. (Splash pan can be cleaned if it is
removed from the wheel.)
The power switch has two functions. One
is to turn wheel on and off. The other is
a reset function. This wheel has a safety
feature for over load. In order to reset, op-
erator must switch off and on again. (Don't
forget to press the hand lever all the way
down before turning switch back on.)
①Switch the on switch to the off position
(refer to diagram).
②Return the lever handle to the off
position(refer to diagram).
③Turn the power switch back on.
stop
①③
②
Use caution when performing any mainte-
nance, inspection, and adjustments.
stop
stop
①Press the lever handle all the
way back to stop wheelhead.
①Press the lever handle all the
way back to stop wheelhead.
If you change a switch to counter clockwise,
wheelhead will be stopped.
After pull the lever all the way back and
move the lever toward, turn wheelhead
counter clockwise.
②Turn the power switch off.
②Turn the power switch on.
③Turn on a changeover switch
to select direction.
Power switch ash.
①Please check the lever handle
all the way back to stop position.
④Press the lever handle from the
stop position to increase speed.
Step backward to reduce speed.
stop
faster
OFF
ON
②Change the direction with a switch.
A B
Operation Starting and Stopping Operation Power Switch
How to change Wheelhead Direction
・Start
Ａ…Clockwise
Ｂ…Counter clockwise
・Stop Maintenance

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Turn the power switch off and unplug
the power cable for cleaning, testing
or adjustment. (It is recommended to
do the same if the wheel will not be
in use for a long period.)
DO NOT POUR WATER ON THE
WHEEL TO CLEAN IT.
Wipe the wheel down with a damp sponge
or cloth. (Splash pan can be cleaned if it
is removed from the wheel.)
The power switch has two functions. One
is to turn wheel on and off. The other is
a reset function. This wheel has a safety
feature for overload. In order to reset, op-
erator must switch off and on again. (Don't
forget to press the pedal all the way down
“STOP” before turning switch back on.)
①Switch the on switch to the off position
(refer to diagram).
②Return the foot pedal to the off
position(refer to diagram).
③Turn the power switch back on.
stop
stop
faster ①③
Use caution when performing any mainte-
nance, inspection, and adjustments.
stop
①Press the pedal all the way
back to stop wheelhead.
If you change a switch to counter clockwise,
wheelhead will be stopped.
After pull the lever all the way back and
move the lever toward, turn wheelhead
counter clockwise.
OFF
②Change the direction with a switch.
③Turn on a changeover switch
to select direction.
A B
②Turn the power switch on.
Power switch ash.
①Please check the lever handle
all the way back to stop position.
ON
①Press the pedal all the way
back to stop wheelhead.
②Turn the power switch off.
④Press the pedal forward from the
stop position to increase speed.
Step backward to reduce speed.
stop
②
Foot Pedal Tension Adjustment.
Loosen nuts on the right side of foot
pedal in order to adjust the pressure
needed to move the pedal.
Nut
How to change Wheelhead Direction
Ａ…Clockwise
Ｂ…Counter clockwise
Maintenance
Foot Pedal Operation Starting and Stopping Foot Pedal Operation Power Switch
・Start
・Stop

●Is the wheel plugged in to the power source?
●Is the power switch in the "on" position?
●Is the power source working correctly and supplying the correct amount of electrical current?
●Is the lever handle at the "0" position ?
●Are there several wheels or other equipment/appliances on the same circuit?
(Check the breaker to see if the circuit has been overloaded.)
●Is the wheel resting on a solid surface and level?
●Is there too much clay on the wheelhead?
●Is the clay totally centered?
●Did the wheel stop turning due to too much clay on the wheelhead?
●Did an overload cause the breaker to open at the main power source?
●Has the power cord become unplugged?
●Is the Power Switch in the off Position?
Troubleshooting
Problem
Problem
Problem
Wheelhead does not turn
Unusual sound coming from the wheel body
The wheelhead stops turning
Model RK-5T
Motor 100W AC230V 50Hz single phase*
Drive System Brush DC Motor with electric speed control
Wheelhead speed 0～230rpm
Speed control Lever Handle or Foot Pedal
Wheelhead Direction Clockwise/ Counter-Clockwise
Wheelhead Plastic table, diameter 250mm
Dimension 365 × 515 ×230mm
Ship Weight 12kg
Speci cations
*There are a couple of different motor speci cations based on the country.
Please refer to the nameplate on the product for detail speci cation.
:1 Terada Kotari, Nagaokakyo-city, Kyoto, 617-0833 Japan
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