Congratulations on your purchase of a Shimpo
RK-Whisper Series 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 in-
formation contained herein will aid you in operating
your Shimpo Whisper wheel safely and with excellent
results.
If you have any questions regarding our product(s),
call your local Shimpo dealer or contact Shimpo Ce-
ramics directly for assistance at: 800-237-7079.
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●Turn ON/OFF switch to OFF and unplug your wheel from the power
source before cleaning or inspection.
●Never hose down the machine. Clean off the potter's wheel with a
damp cloth. Drain your splashpan regularly to avoid a build up of
excessive water and clay. Detach the splashpan after each use and
clean out thoroughly.
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Touching switches or plugs with wet hands may result in electrical shock.
●Your wheel comes with rubber handles provided for covering the
handle openings. Promptly replace any loose or missing rubber handles.
Do not insert your fingers or any objects in through these openings.
●Do not tamper with the electrical circuit and controller of your wheel.
You may be at risk of getting an electrical shock. Your potter's wheel
is a precision instrument and it is advised that you refer operation
or performance complaints to a Shimpo-referred, qualified 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 watches before handling.
●Do not pick up the wheel by the wheelhead. You may bend the shaft.
Lift using only the handles.
●Unplug your wheel from power source if you will not be using it for an
extended period of time.
Model: RK-Whisper
Motor: 400W AC115V AC.60Hz
Drive System: Direct drive DC brushless motor with electric speed control
Wheel head speed: 60Hz 0~250rpm
Speed control:Fixed foot pedal with lever.
Wheel head direction: clock wise/counter clock wise
Wheel head: Light alloy casting, diameter 12” drilled for bat pins
Dimensions: 20”(width) 㽢21” (Length) 㽢20” (Height)
Ship Weight: 110 lbs
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䖃MERGER CLAUSE
Any statements made by the Seller's representative do not constitute warranties except
to the extent that they also appear in writing in this contract.
This writing constitutes the entire and final expression of the parties' agreement.
䖃LIMITED EXPRESS WARRANTY
Shimpo warrants, to the original purchaser of new products only, that this product shall be
free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use and proper maintenance
for two years from the date of original purchase. This warranty shall not be effective if the
product has been subject to overload, misuse, negligence, or accident, or if the product has
been repaired or altered outside of Shimpo's authorized control in any respect which in
Shimpo's judgment, adversely affects its condition or operation.
䖃DISCLAIMER OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES
The foregoing warranty constitutes the SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY and Shimpo
hereby disclaims all other warranties, expressed, statutory or implied, applicable to the
product, including, but not limited to, all implied warranties of merchantability and fitness.
䖃LIMITATION OF REMEDY
Buyer must have Shimpo's authorization before returning the product, properly repackaged,
freight prepaid to Shimpo to obtain warranty service.
Under this warranty Shimpo's SOLE OBLIGATION SHALL BE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE
the defective product or part, at Shimpo's option. Shimpo reserves the right to satisfy war-
ranty obligation in full by reimbursing Buyer for all payments made to Shimpo, whereupon,
title shall pass to Shimpo upon acceptance of return goods.
䖃INDEMNIFICATION & LIMITATION OF DAMAGES
Buyer agrees to indemnify and hold Shimpo harmless from and against all claims and dam-
ages, imposed upon or incurred, arising, directly or indirectly, from Buyer's failure to perform
or satisfy any of the terms described herein. In no event shall Shimpo be liable for injuries of
any nature involving the product, including incidental or consequential damages to person or
property, any economic loss or loss of use.
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POTTER'S WHEEL
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Copyright © Nidec-Shimpo Corporation 2001. All rights reserved. Product specifications are
subject to change without notice.
8.At "0" rpm the wheelhead can be turned
freely for use as a banding wheel.
7.DO NOT change rotation direction while
motor is running. Do so only after
wheelhead has come to a complete stop.
●Adjust the stiffness
䐟Turn off the power and unplug the cord.
䐠Remove the legs and cover with the
provided wrench.
䐡Adjust the stiffness of the pedal by
tightening the nut in the pedal shaft
with the provided wrench.
Fix the cover and legs after adjustment.
Pedal might get stiff or loose after long year usage.
In this case, please adjust the stiffness by following procedures.
䈜Do not touch the other parts.
It might cause defects.
