There are arrows on the ratchet control ring - the arrow is intended to show how the screw/bolt/nut will turn - but on my device when turning in the direction of the arrow - this is a ratchet - a minor thing I know - but snapping won't ruin it. Add - the more I use this tool - the more it frustrates me - this tool doesn't make me smile - I like good tools - there's more than one - look elsewhere if you want happiness.