Is the cutting arm spring loaded? It stays up by itself?
201179
The cutting arm does spring back to the top ...however, it does maintain position throughout 75% of the stroke due to friction between the blades.
201180
Yes; It is spring loaded and stays up by itself. This is a good paper cutter. I hope this helps
201181
yes it stays up by itself. This is a wonderful cutter. I especially like the holding bar that holds down the load of paper as it is being cut to eliminate movement and increase precision.
141919
it lifts up very easily and stays up until you push it back down. it's a spring/cam that holds it open and closed.
720914
No and if I had it to do again I wouldn't buy this model because the pliers are spring loaded. Works for me because I'm retired.
200297
Yes, there is a spring pin that you pull on to release the arms. Unit folds down easily.
1659393
Yes, it is spring loaded! I did not like that feature as well as the original.
1472354
Yes, but the arm is so heavy the light won't stay up. And if it isn't straight, it shuts off.
1402793
I haven't used it for a while, but as I recall it seemed like the back was low in that it did not rise above my shoulderblade. I'm heavy and it worked OK for me, but I only used it a few times while my injured knee mended.
1247061
I haven't used it since last July, and it is packed away, so I can't check, but I am certain that it must stay up. If not, it would have driven me crazy and I would have complained about it in my review.
810956
I am not sure I understand the question. I see no springs, but it functions well and automatically to closure, I think it is simply mechanical.
531088
Like any other circular saw, you move it out of the way at the beginning of the cut. After that, the material keeps it up.
2214888
You are correct, but the spring is shown in the wrong position. You need to open the handles all the way up, then rotate the spring so that it fits in close the cutting head. That way the spring back action works!
367797
No...it is a spring assist blade. The user must apply some pressure on the actuator to initiate the opeing of the blade
2200055
I had the single arm one that I returned becaus it was hard to adjust the tension arm. The height grommet keeps the arm from sliding down the shaft. Mounted at the top of the shaft, it was high enough to go from sit to stand unless you're very tall.
1512732
No, no spring assist. There is a slight detent that holds it closed. Once you open it slightly past the detent the blade can easily flick open all the way. The action is very smoothe and the blade locks up tight.
320517
It unlatches and lifts slightly, but does not spring wide open. You still need to lift it up.
606693
If you start to open the blade with your thumb, about half way open the spring will assist with the rest. I usually give the spring an assist by flicking my wrist to "snap" the blade into place. It doesn't always lock with just the spring.
1455468
The arm does stay up but the blade has enough slack adjustment (with the black nob on the back) to let you easily change the blade. After I figured it out it takes me less than 30 seconds to change.