We have covered how to adjust the right ascension axis already.  The other axis which can be adjusted is the declination (dec.) axis.  While the R.A. axis runs down through the center of the base and is aligned with the north celestial pole, the declination axis is perpendicular to this and runs straight across the barrel of the scope through the word "QUESTAR" in the above image.  The dec. axis runs parallel to the equator.  This orientation, along with the polar orientation of the R.A. axis, gives us the name of this type of mount - Polar Equatorial.

The adjustment knob for the dec. axis is pictured above.  It is located on the right side of the scope, and like the R.A. knob, it should turn smoothly and easily providing a continuous motion.  On the opposite side of the scope from this knob is located the declination scale and another similar knob.  This knob locks the telescope into its current declination setting.  It should be free and loose and turned all the way BACK to free the declination adjustment.  Turn it fully FORWARD to lock the declination setting.

All of the knobs should move freely and smoothly.  If they do not they are either locked in place or are binding and should be checked.  Under no circumstance should you need to apply more than a minimal amount of force to these knobs.  Forcing a knob which refuses to move could cause serious permanent damage to the precise and delicate works within the telescope.