how to fix when lead gets stuck inside?
332194
Use a brush or a toothpick to clean. Never use a metal object like a paper clip.
332195
Pull out the opening where you put the pencil, turn the black ring on the handle and remove the sharpener arm to take out the sharpening unit. (Just like you put it together) Then I used a large paper clip to push on the lead. It is easy to see when it is apart. Push on the lead until it pops out. Sometimes just shaking it into a trash can can also make it let go. Put the sharpener together and your off again to perfect sharpened pencils. :)
332196
i simply unscrew the black flange where the crank connects and then tap it on my wooden table or floor. the led usually just falls out. if it's wedged in there than a paper clip will suffice.
302356
On the bottom is a small hole. Use a paper clip or a fine pen tip and press it in.
1498921
Pour some Bar Keepers Friend inside and let it sit for about 10 minutes then scrub it with some dish soap and rinse. The same thing happened to me and this is how i fixed the problem.
181825
Try pulling the plunger/button, then there might be an eraser stopper, pull that out as well? I Didn't have to yet, but that is usually the way to do it on most mechanical pencils.
1374513
Hi Patricia, Apply pressure to the top (press down firmly and at the same time unlatch). That should do it! Patrick
1409372
I had a similar problem. Bummer. To fix the problem I had, I inserted a metallic washer between two batteries,that would make contact with the center conductor on the battery, but not large enough to touch the outer conductor of the battery. Now, everything is held tight enough to make good contact. The washer used is a counter sink type, so it fits around the center conductor, and can't move around. It has to be the correct size, to fit the battery + pin. Something else might work better, but this works for me. A spring that fit tightly around the center pin of the battery would probably also work, but I didn't have one on hand.
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Try to put it into warm water for a while and then try to unscrew it. Good luck.
1329933
You might try pumping less... or take a needle to the spray hole at both the entry and exit points to make sure there is no obstruction. You could also try boiling the spray tip with dish soap to clean it out.
10458
Slide the bottle in an old sock. If that doesn't work for ya, get over it! It's not lead paint!
2050075
Hi. I have never had that problem. Apparently something is stuck or broken. Sorry, and good luck!
669517
Clean ALL leads of any debris, wipe with denatured alcohol. Wires, connectors everything. Check for cracks in insulation. If u do wrap this copper tape around it, be sure to ground the tape. Good luck.
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Hold the outer shaft, then rotate one of the inner shafts (clockwise I think). If you can't get it to lock, there may be dust inside the shaft preventing the lock from engaging. The premise is simple. At the end of each inner shaft there's a short threaded rod (screw) protruding on the inside. A small plastic plug threads on this rod. As the piece of plastic grips the inner walls of the slightly larger shaft, it slowly moves up the thread causing it to bind. However, if dust/dirt (especially after you get to use them) gets on the inside it prevents the plastic from catching. To resolve, you should just be able to clean. Pull the shafts apart (past the line that says STOP). As you do, you will see the threads of the screw and the plug (I think it's orange)... keep pulling until the two come apart. Wipe clean the plastic plug and try to clean the inside of the shaft it was trying to rub against. If you don't see the plastic plug it's also possible that the poles were loosened so much that the plastic plug unscrewed completely. Thread it back on, reassemble and you should be good to go.
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Hi Virginia, It has to be very thin rubber seal. The paper inside the lead fall apart. The metal lead doesn't match good with the glass. :)
699162
Make sure the connector is completely locked onto the board on the inside. This happened to me and I just pushed down harder on the connectors.
714683
Using a slotted screwdriver, unscrew one of the cutter pins and pull it out. This will remove the helical cutter so that you can access the piece of lead and push it out. Then put the cutter back in place and reinsert the pin.
506077
hello! Pull up on the section with the earaser then place the lead into the white holder inside.
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You should be able to press down on the top button and hold it down. This will inturn push the prongs our from the tip of the pencil allowing the lead to slid out. From there you can adjust how much lead you want sticking out from the tip. When you release the top button, the prongs will go back to its natural position hence holding the lead in place. Hope this video helps, http://m.youtube.com/watchv=THmIBqqn8Ss