how do i open the lime green harinacs staple free stapler?l it is not the same design as shown.
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The stapler doesn't have any staples. It very ingeniously makes a tab that folds back onto itself. The only part that opens is the clear window. To open it simply place your thumb on the top of the window and slide it away from the main body. Just be very sure not to use more than 5 0r 6 (less if the paper is thick) pages or you run the risk of the unit jamming. That would be the only time it's necessary to slide the clear window open. This item is not meant for heavy duty stapling. I use it for things I know I will eventually shred or documents that won't repeated referral - only filing for safe keeping. Hope this helps. The stapler doesn't have any staples. It very ingeniously makes a tab that folds back onto itself. The only part that opens is the clear window. To open it simply place your thumb on the top of the window and slide it away from the main body. Just be very sure not to use more than 5 0r 6 (less if the paper is thick) pages or you run the risk of the unit jamming. That would be the only time it's necessary to slide the clear window open. This item is not meant for heavy duty stapling. I use it for things I know I will eventually shred or documents that won't repeated referral - only filing... » Read More The stapler doesn't have any staples. It very ingeniously makes a tab that folds back onto itself. The only part that opens is the clear window. To open it simply place your thumb on the top of the window and slide it away from the main body. Just be very sure not to use more than 5 0r 6 (less if the paper is thick) pages or you run the risk of the unit jamming. That would be the only time it's necessary to slide the clear window open. This item is not meant for heavy duty stapling. I use it for things I know I will eventually shred or documents that won't repeated referral - only filing for safe keeping. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Hold the stapler as though you were going to staple something and they use your thumb on the same hand to slide the clear cover away from you. You really shouldn't need to open the stapler because it doesn't use staples. The only time you need to slide open the clear window is if it jams.
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Gail I agree with Joshua. I used my stapler all through tax season and continue to use it without any jams. I would unload the hatch and see if a staple is somehow stuck at the very front. Next I would check the paper to see if there are any marks on it where the staple would go. If you do not see any indentations the staple is not going through and you may have a defective unit. I hope this helps since my stapler was been overworked and is still doing great.
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Yes. You just pull it open -- no trigger or button to push. Grab the base in one hand and pull the stapling unit up with the other. It'll open. Then y ou can staple things to a bulletin board or other flat surface. When you close it, you will hear and feel it snap into place. If by "open" you mean to add more staples, you simply grab the stapling unit and just pull the top open. Again, no buttons or catches to undo. I bought it for those very reasons and it's real simple.
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There is a slit at the top right. Just use your fingernail or a small screw driver and pry it open.
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I don't know of anyway to adjust the tension but I have had something similar happen with another stapler it was because I had it loaded with too long of staple so you might want to check that.
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sherri. that happened to me as well. I had searched far and wide for this particular bic wite-out (because I love my supplies and when I find something I like I'm pretty brand/product loyal). after visiting all the major supply stores (staples, office depot and office max), I KNEW amazon would have it. I'm not sure if it had to do with the particular vendor I purchased it from through amazon, but if the majority of them are using that picture and selling the new style, it would be wise of them to stop false advertising. good luck in finding the real (green) thing!!
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Its easy. Just press the black button on the top of the stapler and the drawer pops out. It is at the back of the top
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1st of all, do NOT takle it apart. put on safety glasses, unload staples (same as you load them) dig out stuck staple in end. wolla. Whatever it was you tried to staple might be too hard or thick. Jerry
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I would be willing to mail a few staples to you so you could see if they fit, if you want to go that route. I would hate for you to buy another stapler when you already have 2. I have looked for staplers that use tiny staples in all the stores, and all of them use standard size staples. I really love my tiny stapler.
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Just push down on bottom it should open.If its jamed I don't know how you would get the staple out.Maybe needlenose pliers?
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It is not easy... especially the first time! Look for the "latched" part on the long edge. Kind of push in the one part and pry the other apart. Once it has been opened, it is a little easier the next time. Hope this helps a little. I'm sorry I don't know how to be more specific in writing.
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I really don't know since mine works great and I have dropped that stapler many times and still works fine. Sorry.
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Mine is glued I believe, I couldn't see any staples. It is sturdy and the cats love it.
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As far as I know, the Arrow T-50 stapler doesn't lock. My guess is that there's a staple jammed up inside the mechanism where the staples normally shoot out. If you're lucky a pair of needlenose pliers can reach it and pull it out. Otherwise you'll need a pair of lockring pliers to disassemble the front half of the stapler. The Arrow T-50 is famous for this kind of problem and they're miserable to solve. I eventually threw my T-50 stapler away. Sorry - wish I had better news.
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No, the stapler is not transparent. There is a silver piece through the top that covers the staples.
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I would suggest you go online and google that question or look up that model number to find out because I can't help you with that. I had a heck of a time locating the staples for the stapler I purchased but I'm very pleased with it.
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i'm having trouble opening it as well. Please let me know how you end up opening it. Thanks!