how do you use the air control lever? Does it somehow lock in place or do you just have to hold it in place with your finger?
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The air control lever has enough resistance to stay in place and not move by itself. The torch has a child proof lever in the back beneath the ignition button. You move it down and it will lock in place. Then you can press the button to light the torch. On the left side when looking at the button there is a lock for the ignition button so you don't have to hold it down while you are using the torch. On the right side is the air control lever. If you move it towards the front of the torch the flame gets larger, if you move it toward the rear of the torch the flame gets smaller.
1489151
Unfortunately you have to hold it. Fortunately I've never had to touch it. Works well as is.
151120
I'm surprised no one has actually figured this out yet and written this tip to help others figure out the tilt. You know how you pull on the handle to make the chair go up and down (the pneumatic lift)? Well, you just have to pull that bar out for tilt, and push it in for lock position. The knob is only for tension. Pull out the bar!
1150802
This works like an on/off button. However, since it works on compressed air, it may have to be held in for a short period of time (less than one second)
344596
No need to hold a button. It holds your fingertip like a clip. It continually updates the measurements as long as the finger is clipped.
1197110
You just squeeze the grip while depressing the safety switch. It does not have a lock feature that I know of. It is perfectly ergonomic and comfortable to handle while in use. I personally would not feel safe operating it without this setup. It's been a great trimmer for over 3 seasons now.
938063
It's a little tricky, if you twist the top one way it locks. And if you push it down when in the lock position it can get stuck. So keep wiggling it, till it goes down easily, just may take a little getting used it.
1247950
Push the black knob at the top to the side and hold it, you'll hear the air release
303814
Hi, Mark. Yes, you have to hold in the button. It would be nice if it could lock in place, but luckily it doesn't take much force at all to hold it in.
2031144
When you're in the chair, use your right hand & push the lever down. Once you've done that, lock the position by pulling up on the same lever.
1956475
The adjustment is made by screwing the knob in or out. Once you have the pressure dialed in tighten the lock ring to hold the knob in position. There is no push or pull.
1646365
As the others pointed out, you need to be square to the stem and apply with firm pressure but it'll hold on good, if you let it go and move the hose around too much it'll leak air but to be honest, I've never seen a 'hands free' chuck that was 100% leak free. I generally don't clamp it on, I hold the lever on the chuck in the open position with my thumb, push down to get my reading and operate the inflate/deflate lever with the other hand. The operation is quick and simple, so to me it's hardly worth messing around with locking it on. It is worth it - I wouldn't want to be without it.
162475
The suction cup has a lever, once you place the device where you want it, flip the lever down for a secure hold. The lever looks like a handle, but it is actually there to push the air out and assure a tighter hold.
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You just twist it slightly in a clockwise motion. It should only rotate slightly as it locks. The top and bottom have these little divots in which the top can slide in and allow to lock into place.
396829
I think it is intended for 2 hands. I suppose if you had very large hands you could reach over and move the lever while still holding it (I can't with my small hands), but it would not be easy. Or like the other person said, tuck it under your arm. The lever is not hard to move (I actually like the control it gives) but it is not placed well for one-handed use.
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I also would like to know how to set the lever. It feels pretty much the same to me and I have not been able to find any documentation on the setting. I see reviews that say they set it in one mode or the other. Could one of them reply to this post?
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I hold the wand with one hand and use the other to operate the lever, but it could be possible to do it all with one hand. You'd have to tuck the wand under your arm somehow.
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It can be operated by pushing down on the lever, and will stop flowing when lever is released, which is not hands free. It can also be "locked" into place by pulling upward on the lever, and will flow "hands free" until lever is returned to the "off" position. That's the best explanation I can give; hope this helps.