SPINDLE UPGRADE KIT
FOR MODEL G9933
INSTRUCTION SHEET
Why Did You Get This Kit?
Getting Started
This procedure takes approximately one hour
to complete and requires the following materials
listed below.
The original spindles that came with your Model
G9933 may have been over-hardened during man-
ufacturing. Where this over-hardening occurred
there is a danger of the spindle breaking and injur-
ing the operator or bystander. Although we have
not been notified that anyone has been injured as
a result of these spindles, we shipped these supe-
rior replacement spindles to you at no charge.
Materials Needed
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Safety Glasses .................1 for each person
Brass Drift or Block of Wood...................... 1
Hammer...................................................... 1
Dead Blow Hammer ................................... 1
retaining-ring Pliers.................................. 1
Hex Wrench 5mm....................................... 1
Block of Wood (approximately 22"–23")..... 1
Blocks of Wood (equal dimensions)........... 2
Shop rag(s) ............................... As Needed
Due to the potential safety concerns involved with
the original spindles, we strongly recommend that
you STOP USING THIS MACHINE IMMEDIATELY
and replace the original spindles with these supe-
rior new spindles.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact our
Technical Support at (570) 546-9663.
Upgrade Kit Contents
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Spindles (P9933021).................................. 3
Figure 1. New Spindle.
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7. remove the internal retaining ring (shown in
Figure 6) with retaining-ring pliers.
11. Place a 22" block of wood under the spindle,
as shown in Figure 8. Lower the spindle by
turning the elevation handle until the spindle
can be removed from the top of the inside
tube.
retaining ring
Inside Tube
Spindle
Block
of
Wood
Figure 6. retaining ring location.
8. Open the cabinet door, unlock the belt han-
dle, and remove the V-belt from the spindle
pulley (Figure 7).
Figure 8. removing the spindle.
12. Place two blocks of wood with equal dimen-
sion against the spindle with one of the bear-
ings resting on top. Place as many shop rags
as needed under the spindle to cushion the
spindle when the bearing is removed. Use a
dead blow hammer to lightly tap the spindle
to remove the bearing, as shown in Figure
9.
Spindle Lock
Belt
Handle
V-Belt
Figure 7. Locations under table.
9. Using a 5mm hex wrench, remove the cap
screw and flat washer from the bottom of the
pulley (Figure 7).
10. Disengage the spindle lock, and remove the
spindle pulley and key located at the bottom
of the spindle (Figure 7).
Figure 9. removing the bearings.
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13. Examine both bearings after they have been
removed from the old spindle.
Groove
—If the bearings are rough or show signs or
wear, replace them.
—If the bearings are still in good condition,
re-install them using the two blocks of
wood from Step 12 and lightly taping the
bearings back onto the spindle, as shown
in Figure 10.
Figure 11. Installing new spindle.
15. re-install the key, spindle pulley, cap screw,
washer, and V-belt. Check that the belt han-
dle is secure and that the V-belt is correctly
tensioned.
16. re-install the internal retaining ring, making
sure that it is properly seated in the groove
(Figure 11).
17. Thread the cover back on top of the inside
tube and tighten.
18. re-install the inner table insert and spindle
guard.
19. repeat Steps 1–18 for the two remaining
spindles.
If you need help with these procedures, call our
Tech Support at: (570) 546-9663.
Figure 10. reinstalling bearings.
14. Place the new spindle and bearings into the
top of the inside tube and lightly tap into place
using a piece of wood and a dead blow ham-
mer.
Be careful not to damage the bearings dur-
ing spindle installation by using excessive
force on misaligned bearings. The spin-
dle should be positioned where the retain-
ing ring groove is visible, as shown in
Figure 11.
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