has anyone had trouble with the machine sliding back in to position?
219548
You have to have one of tension lines connected. If you don't it won't slide back.
357430
It seemed like I had a hiccup with mine at first too. I had to "nudge" the rollers a little bit and then they started turning on their own. I would get mine out and look at it but my kitchen is being tiled and I won't be able to get at if for a few days. I'll try and get back to you.
1872993
We have owned the machine for about 3 months. We have noticed that the paddles do stay up sometimes, but not always. It just seems I be a random occurrence. Sorry, not much help.
1310650
I have not had that problem. As someone who has owned a few machines I would advise to have a professional look at it. These machines, even if not used often, require cleaning and oiling regularly. That may be your problem. Good luck to you.
1694071
Mine has been right on. Don't forget to rest the counter each time. Only problem I had was a paper clip that I had to remove. LoL.
1268543
I don't run, but I use the exercise machines, and I never have any problems with this slipping. Others I have had this problem, but not this one.
51870
Press down with all of your force you can gather and maybe it will slide open. I had this problem also. I tried to reset my deffective machine by taking batteries out. This did not solve my problems. These machines are absolute junk. I cannot believe Amazon sells this dud. Boo to them also!
1741087
This is one of the main reasons why I sent mine back. There is a way to tighten and loosen the belt by using the included tool, but that has a chance at making it slip and slide even more.
739088
Mine stayed in. My problem was the machine would over heat and shut off. They did send me a replacement but did the same thing. So I just can't set it on the highest setting.
310887
Mine never hopped around, but it did slide in a slow clockwise turn. I put a small rubber mat under mine, which works very well.
700710
It took me a while to figure that out because you have to push it in to lock it and pull it out to unlock it The reason it took a bit was I thought I had it in place but didn't. I had to rock it back and forth slightly while pushing in before I found the correct position to lock it by pushing in. In regard to the tension knob, that took a little effort because it wouldn't allow me to adjust it either at first because it was tight by default from the factory. Because it's plastic, it's going to move if enough pressure is applied. Why it's so tight from the factory I can only guess is because it's assembled by machine. Until you can get it to rock, you may not be able to lock it in place.
500470
No, I've never had a problem with this machine (so far) Maybe it is just your machine and you should ask the mfg. to replace it? I'm sorry to hear that you are having problems.
1582366
Yes, mine is the same way but its not a problem for me. I just turn it around gently and presto.....problem solved. Its works great so such a small problem is not worth time and energy.
163296
We just installed it a few weeks ago and have had no problems with it. It is not auto-retracting, but it slides back in very easily and smoothly.
2271802
over time, mine has started to slip down too, so i'm not sure what's going on if yours is new. i find i have to fiddle with it, by pulling up on it to create some tension and then twisting it slightly until it sticks. it's pretty finicky now...not sure why.
1942225
Most don't seem to have problems, but we cannot get the drawers to fit or slide. They don't seem to slide proerly, and the instructions pay scant attention to the drawers, in spite of the fact that they are the only moving parts! We also had some problems with the side bolts, and had to order a replacement part, which came quickly and solved that problem. to date, it has been a week of frustration after spending about ten to twelve hours and much research. does anyone have a suggestion re the drawer? Help!
2001833
Ours isn't tight by any means: it shifts several millimeters. But the construction keeps the slip pretty well in check, and I don't remember having any problems with it in use.