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Model G0799 G0800 (Mfd. Since 11/17)
Do not overtighten bearing lock nut or
spindle bearings may overheat and damage
machine.
4. Position tip of flat head screwdriver against
inset on bearing lock nut and tap in clockwise
direction. Turn lock nut about
1
⁄
16
" at a time.
5. Once end play has been removed, turn
spindle by hand to ensure that it spins freely.
If spindle does not spin freely, slightly loosen
bearing lock nut.
6. When bearing lock nut is properly adjusted,
carefully bend tab on tabbed lock washer
back into place.
The spindle bearing is set at the factory and
should not require any adjustment. If any play or
looseness in the spindle develops over time, the
bearing lock nut on the spindle shaft can be care-
fully tightened to eliminate play.
Tools Needed
Qty
Flat Head Screwdriver #2 .................................. 1
Dead Blow Hammer .......................................... 1
To tighten bearing lock nut:
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Open belt access cover.
3. Carefully bend back any tabs (see Figure 70)
on tabbed lock washer.
Figure 70. Location of bearing lock nut inside
headstock.
Tab
Lock Nut
Removing End Play
