our okuma dealer, at least the big-boss, is very gentle and he treats the small customer with same respect as a consacrated customer
whatever the problem, he never refused, but always helped
he knows how to embrace things ...
about the fact that you know that there is a list of machines with lower quality bearings, play it nice, discuss it with your okuma dealer if you wish, but try not to share things about the person that told you so; on this forums are members ( at least 3.45 ) that work inside okuma, and he may get into trouble; i don't know, i am just saying
another tip, about protecting the spindle, is using the " power peak cut " special function
is good to have an assurance, especially one that covers any " accidental damage "; you know, it may be possible to get a replacement bearing as " good " as the faulty one; even if you activate as many safety things as possible, some stuff may still happen / kindly