1. Open lever to the FULLY OPEN position to top-load your quick-release plates.
2. With your quick-release plate engaged in the clamp, flip the lever to the HALFWAY OPEN position. Your plate freely slides in the clamp, but cannot be lifted out. Use the laser-engraved index marks on the jaws for precision positioning.
3. The stainless steel lever gives a positive “snap” when FULLY CLOSED with a plate engaged. This gives assurance that the plate was properly loaded and locked in place. In the closed position, the lever closely hugs the contours of the clamp.
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