Good product, though needs some improvements - Leapers UTG Recon 360 TL Bipods

I have this bipod mounted on my Ruger Precision Rimfire. I like the functionality and the price though it needed a little improvement.

I found a review in a few other places on the web (the same one). It is accurate. After some (little) use, it becomes difficult to tighten it with the tension lever. These are the steps that I took:

1. I heated the lever cap with a hairdryer for a bit (a long bit) and unscrewed it with a pair of pliers.
2. I tried taking out the alan screw that holds the lever in place, but it stripped my Allen wrench.
3. I decided to drill out the screw and that worked fine. With the cap, I don't think it is necessary
4. Moved the lever over one place (to leave room for future adjustments)
5. Put back the cap and tightened it.

Now it works as it is supposed to.