The 4-Way Ratchet has been designed so that it can be operated in it's 4 special configurations. In what we call the open configuration, the handle has been pulled into open, it can be operated just like a conventional ratchet, changing the direction of the ratchet action left or right by changing the direction level found on the head of the tool. This direction lever is the same as found on many conventional ratchets

    
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4 WAY RATCHET OPERATION EXPLAINED IN SHORT

OPERATION

Designed as a time and knuckle saver. The 4-Way Ratchet can be operated in 4 ways:
 

1. With the handle in the extended position (Open) and the change of direction bar in the clockwise position, it can be operated as a conventional ratchet to undo a nut or bolt.
 

2. Still with the handle extended, but with the change of direction bar turned in the anti-clockwise direction, as with the conventional ratchet, it will now do up a nut or bolt.
 

3. When a difficult or hard to get to nut or bolt is encountered and the normal ratcheting action is restricted by a lack of space, with the handle in the extended (open) position, change the direction bar to the clockwise position. Reduce the tension on the nut or bolt with whatever ratchet action is available, then push the handle into (closed) and twist to wind the nut or bolt out.
 

4. To do up a nut or bolt in a restricted position, have the ratchet handle pushed in (closed) and the change of direction bar in an anti-clockwise position. Twist the handle until the nut or bolt becomes tight, then extend the handle (open) and tighten the nut or bolt with normal ratching.
 

Frequently Asked Questions about the 4-Way Question : Is it possible to take the tension off a bolt or nut with the tool in the twisting configuration? Answer : This depends on how tight the nut or bolt is. The average male can achieve 50ft/lbs of torque in the twisting action. However, It is best to loosen the nut or bolt with the tool in the normal ratcheting configuration. Question : How strong is the ratchet? Answer : A strong male or female using the 1/2inch ratchet can reach about 84ft/lbs. The 1/2inch ratchet in the normal ratcheting configuration will go to 116ft/lbs. Question : Do the ratchets fit any sockets? Answer : Yes. The ratchets are made to fit any standard 1/4inch, 3/8inch or 1/2inch drive sockets.