Which way do you turn your SPT lock handles?

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Re: Which way do you turn your SPT lock handles?

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There's some consistency in that you lift the tilt lock handle to release it; likewise you "lift" (turn upwards) the lock handles to release, turn down to secure. At least that makes sense to me so that's how mine are set...
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Re: Which way do you turn your SPT lock handles?

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bainin wrote: Wed Mar 01, 2023 6:02 pm I turn until it falls out on the floor, then put it back in and try the other way ...

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