Ball Head Operation Lever Lock, Removing And Installing: Removing
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-- Press in the locking ball -3- on the removed ball head, using pliers -arrow-.
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By pressing in the locking ball (diameter 5 mm) the operating lever -1- will automatically switch to the "locked" position. In this position the retaining balls (diameter 10 mm) -2- are pressed outward.
-- Using the Pin Remover, remove the dowel pin -2- with thread (diameter 6 mm) from the operating lever -1-.
-- Remove the operating lever -1- from the actuation axis -4- -arrow-, doing this will press out the retaining pin -2- from the ball head -3- because if its spring force.
-- Remove the rubber ring -1-.
-- Release the retainer -arrow A- and at the same time remove the lock -2- -arrow B-.