Is there any way to oil the pointer (such as unscrewing the cap and putting a drop of oil in the hole)? The mechanism is a little sticky.
899990
I would definitely not use oil. It will get all over the pointer, your hands, and anything you touch with the pointer, and be hard to wipe off. You might try silicone spray. Extend the pointer fully, lay it on old newspapers or something that you don't mind getting the spray on, and spray it thoroughly. Collapse and extend it a few times right away while the silicone is still wet, then leave it extended until it dries. Don't wipe it off. When the silicone dries, it leaves a dry lubricant that isn't messy. That might work.
899991
Our organization ordered 4 of these and we have not had any problem with them being sticky. I think I would use WD40 - just a small bit rather than oil. Sorry I can't be more helpful but we have not had that problem.
1125375
True. I just pinched the applicator tip with my index and middle finger and squeezed the glue out with my thumb and other fingers. It doesn't stay on well but you just learn to improvise.
504284
It's a convex scandi so it may be a little more complicated than that. I've seen many methods but one that works is the old sand paper and mouse pad trick to really keep that convex edge. I have touched it up on a spyderco sharpmaker and it really brought It back to life. I only have it a few strokes though. Nothing major
967748
My son-in-law changed it, it was his lawn mower, but if I remember it was a spline shaft, so get some good penetrating oil like KROIL apply it and go have lunch and come back and it will almost fall off?
474725
Mine sticks sometimes, but I've always been able to get it off. Try some spray oil?
345735
Yeah, it can be a bit stiff to unscrew, therefore making it less obvious. The tailcap is only the last few millimeters, so grip only that part. I needed a pliers with a towel around them (to prevent toolmarks) when my batteries *finally* died. I also had a little trouble figuring out where exactly to unscrew, so you're not alone.
340398
If you take the cap off the low side outlet and tip the comp. you should have oil coming out . I do this with every comp. I buy . Then I ad about 3- 4 ounce's off oil. If your not comfortable doing it that way, you can have someone with a recovery machine vacuum it down and then fill it.
1548547
John, the button cap at the rear unscrews......but, if it was cross threaded at the factory, it's froze on there.It's not worththe postage to send it back......give a pair of pliers a try.
2132248
I usually turn the twisting part three to four times, then flip then pen upside down and back. The air bubble that's inside is usually what's causing mine to not "ooze" out profusely - which I think is a good thing. Also, check the center of the brush where it parts for the oil to come out - there might be something clogging it? Other than that, I haven't had much trouble. Hope that helps and you have luck with it!
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No trick, June! Just snip the tip off the nozzle! Start with just a little bit, and snip a little at a time until you see the opening. If you snip too much, the hole is bigger than you need and the cap doesn't stay on well.
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Mine was too man. However it works perfect. I know I was thinking someone used and returned it. Not the case to. That oil stinks right. The reason is they put oil in it test it then drain but during shipping it gets upside down. Don't worry just put on level surface and add oil
1912291
The pressure sensor on mine also got stuck. about three days ago. It turns on even without the brush tip on ! Is there a way to reset this ?
1758143
You should be able to unscrew the top part (the cap and carabiner are basically the cap). Just give a firm twist counter-clockwise.
842804
Mine did the same yesterday. Something in the air? HA! I sprayed it with a dry lubricant and kept working it and now it's like new. Of course mine is outside (gate) so not totally unexpected. I have always heard not to spray regular oil as it gathers dust. You can find dry spray for locks (graphite) at Amazon or your local hardware etc. Good luck.
312126
I use mine infrequently, so I just keep the tip submerged in oil when not in use, dry it off and just put a few drops in the barrel before use. I was really surprised at how well this thing works.
1530345
There's a tiny Reset hole on the back.... You'll have to use a pin because the hole is smaller than an ink pen tip.... If this doesn't work you can do what I did.... Return it and make them unfreeze it..... Be sure to have them send you a return number so you don't end up paying shipping... Good Luck!
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open the round cap on the bottom....it's hard so use a screw driver or something else.....fill with water or sand (i used water,cheaper and equally efffective)...put cap back on.....also its heavy so have the base close to wherever it's going to be...good luck