Pottery Wheel

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Pottery Wheels

About our machine

  • Model:Shimpo VL-Whisper

Guides and Manuals

Safety

  • Be careful of loose fitting clothing and long hair.
  • Take off metal accessories such as rings and watches before handling.
  • Do not use the wheel other than for throwing clay.
  • Do not insert hands or objects into openings or moving parts.
  • Stop operation of the wheel if you smell or see smoke or hear unusual noises.
  • Touching switches or plugs with wet hands may result in electrical shock.
  • Do not pick up the wheel by the wheelhead. You may bend the shaft.

Tips

Helpful Videos

Maintenance

  • Turn ON/OFF switch to OFF and unplug your wheel from the power source before cleaning or inspection.
  • Never hose down the wheel. Clean off the potter's wheel with a damp sponge or cloth.
  • Drain your splash pan regularly to avoid a build up of excessive water and clay.
  • Detach the splash pan after each use and clean out thoroughly.
  • Unplug your wheel from power source if you will not be using it for an extended period of time.
  • If the power cord becomes damaged, please ask your Authorized Shimpo Dealer about a replacement. Do not attempt to repair the power cord by yourself.

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