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Mizzu
 Post subject: Facetron mast lock lever stuck
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I haven’t used my Facetron in two years. To loosen the mast, should the lever rotate in the clockwise or counterclockwise direction when looking down from the head? It’s not easy getting old and forgetful.
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 Post subject: Re: Facetron mast lock lever stuck
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Counterclockwise, I do believe.

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 Post subject: Re: Facetron mast lock lever stuck
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Yes, Counter Clockwise
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 Post subject: Re: Facetron mast lock lever stuck
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1bwana1 wrote:
Yes, Counter Clockwise



Thank you gentleman, it’s unlocked and working great.
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