RA82 questions

Pat wrote: Well, I assumed there are a lot of people that know more, but I can only say the obvious things. Does the spindle have a lot of friction or can it run freely when the belt is "untensioned" ? I don't knwo if you are allowed to rotate the spindle in any direction, and if it is better to lock the head first ... Is the drive belt (motor - spindle) tensioned, and tensioned at the correct tension, whatever that may be ...? - Henk. This message and attachment(s) are intended solely for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or agent thereof responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately by telephone and with a "reply" message. Thank you for your cooperation.