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Giottos tension knob

Ruben Alfu

New member
Hello folks,

I have a Giottos ball head, model MH1300. From some time ago the tension knob had been hard to turn. The other day I tried to force it with pliers and it moved a tad but now it's completely stuck, it won't move at all. Any helping idea would be highly appreciated!
 

John Angulat

pro member
Yikes! Pliers...(said with the same emotion as Indiana Jones..."snakes, why did it have to be snakes...)
Try spraying the whole asembly with a penetrating oil such as Liquid Wrench.
Let it sit overnight.
That should loosen it up.
If not, spray it again and let it sit again. It'll eventually come free.
 
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