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Question posted by vh556p on September 20th, 2012

Can You Change The Direction The Head Rotates?

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Answer #1: Posted by hzplj9 on September 27th, 2012 12:47 PM

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Unlikely as the head rotates in that direction so the head does not come loose. If you reverse the rotation it is likely to come apart and fly off. With the usual consequences.

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