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Model G0925 (Mfd. Since 02/20)
Adjusting
Spring Tension
The spring tension for automatic quill recoil has
been pre-set at the factory. In most cases, it will
never need to be re-adjusted during life of the
machine. However, if quill stops automatically
recoiling, the spring may need to be adjusted for
additional tension. If it does need adjustment, the
spring housing is located on the left side of the
headstock.
4. Hold spring lock cover against side
of headstock so the cover stays splined
with locking lug, as shown in
Figure 41,
then
loosen jam nut and loosen cover nut
approximately
1
⁄
4
" each.
5. Wearing gloves, pull spring cover (see Figure
41) outward just enough to disengage spring-
cover lock slot from locking lug.
To adjust spring tension:
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. PUT ON SAFETY GLASSES!
3. Wipe any oil off spring lock cover so it does
not slip in your fingers when you hold the
cover from spinning (see
Figure 41).
If the return spring should
come loose from the spring
cap and rapidly unwind,
laceration or impact inju-
ries could occur. Always
wear heavy leather gloves
and safety glasses when
adjusting the return spring
tension.
Items Needed
Qty
Heavy Leather Gloves ................................1 Pair
Safety Glasses ...........................................1 Pair
Shop Rags ......................................... As Needed
Open-End Wrench 14mm .................................. 1
Figure 40. Example of adjusting cover.
Reduce Spring Tension
Increase Spring Tension
7. Engage next available spring-cover lock slot
with locking lug (see
Figure 41) and hold
spring lock cover tightly to side of headstock.
8. Tighten cover nut against spring cover
just until nut stops, and then back off nut
approximately
1
⁄
3
turn.
10. Check return spring tensioning by downfeed-
ing spindle. Spindle should return quickly
when downward pressure is released.
— If spindle does not retract quickly, repeat
Steps 4–9, and re-check tension until
return speed is adequate.
9. Hold cover nut and tighten jam nut to cover
nut.
6. Rotate cover counterclockwise to increase
tension, or let cover slowly unwind in clock-
wise direction to reduce spring tension (see
Figure 40).
Figure 41. Spindle return spring assembly.
Spring Cover
Locking Lug
Jam Nut and
Cover Nut
Spring Lock
Cover
Spring Cover
Lock Slot
IMPORTANT:
Hold spring cover tightly dur-
ing
Step 5, or force of spring will cause cover
to spin out of your hands.
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