How do you open up the handle that is across the top of the machine???
303321
You press down in the center of the handle and while holding down, unhook the handle on one side. You can now release the pressure you are applying to the center of the handle and it is easy to release the other side.
303322
Grab handle and strech to one side and unhook the handle clasp. Once 1 side is free the handle comes off. To put on again clip on one side then stretch handle to the opposite side, handle should clip on.
303323
The handle just snap off by lifting it from the bottom and pull back. Its just like a clip on type of function. It holds really good strong. Its a great little machine, it works very well for it size.
303324
Hope this helps. To remove the white handle holding the side latches together...start with either latch and either push or squeeze the handle down until you can release it from the wire part of the latch that it is hooked on. Then either do the same with the other side or open that remaining latch and the handle should just slip right off.
303325
Push down on the handle and you should be able to release the handle from the clips.
303326
Yes I can help you. The white strap/handle across the the top has two locking metal like bars. They are difficult to release. I successfully release the handle on top by pushing down at the center of the white strap/handle and then at the time pushing one side of the clip with pressure until it is stretched and then slide it to the left. I used the machine to make the Masa for Alcupurrias and Pastelas. Hope this helps, the b-man
303327
The top cover of the machine is held on by two pressure clamps that clip and hold the cover to the base.Very sturdy, easy to clip and unclip. A great machine and no problems since purchased.
539583
It is confusing, isn't it? Place the front of the opener on the top edge of the can with the turning handle on the top, and with the handles spread apart. Place it so that the edge of the can is between the two cog wheels that are on the underside of the opener, and when in place, close the handles together and turn the handle on the top. It is so smooth and quiet that you don't think that anything is happening, and you cannot see it, because the cut is being made on the top side of the can, not the cover. After making a full turn, remove the opener, turn it sideways and use the little pinch-pliers to remove the lid. Voila! The safest and most convenient opened can you can have! It is confusing, isn't it? Place the front of the opener on the top edge of the can with the turning handle on the top, and with the handles spread apart. Place it so that the edge of the can is between the two cog wheels that are on the underside of the opener, and when in place, close the handles together and turn the handle on the top. It is so smooth and quiet that you don't think that anything is happening, and you cannot see it, because the cut is being made on the top side of the can, not the cover. After making a full turn, remove the opener, turn it sideways and use the little... » Read More It is confusing, isn't it? Place the front of the opener on the top edge of the can with the turning handle on the top, and with the handles spread apart. Place it so that the edge of the can is between the two cog wheels that are on the underside of the opener, and when in place, close the handles together and turn the handle on the top. It is so smooth and quiet that you don't think that anything is happening, and you cannot see it, because the cut is being made on the top side of the can, not the cover. After making a full turn, remove the opener, turn it sideways and use the little pinch-pliers to remove the lid. Voila! The safest and most convenient opened can you can have! « Show Less
846508
Push the handle end of the lid up with your thumb. It pops up rather easily.
728893
Hi David! The easiest way that I do it is to pull the release clip to the front of me. I can get it open easier that way. Hope this helps!
1549830
Hilary, It isn't obvious. As others have said, step down on the black lever in back and then lift the handle and dust container out of the base. On mine I turn it over and pull back on a gray tab that allows a door into the dust container to open. You may be surprised at how much "dust" is in there. Bill
339666
Just remove the only screw on the side the handle and pull apart. Hope this helps.
2088621
you extend the butterfly handle and turn it to release/unlatch the latch and open? Hope this helps.
1516591
Where the handle attaches to the shaft is a thumb screw. Loosen that and adjust the lever under that. It's easy.
621554
You pry it open using a small coin. Insert in slot between transparent red plastic and the base, twist, and Hey Presto! It pops open. I hope...
258851
Stand on the material (strands) then pull the handle up until it releases. I have already broken one because I did not do it correctly. Good luck!
1778456
Just take the bottom and top half and twist. It can be kind of difficult to open, I still struggle with mine.
320037
You should just be able to lift up the whole top whith the lid. Unscrew the 2 back things holding it, and push the whole thing forward and it should go up. First take off the top where the controls are. And unplug the latch.
609452
I had the exact same problem! I finally just pulled the handle straight out with pretty strong force and it came out. Good luck.
1304409
I still haven't figure it out you squeeze the one part together and then how do you lift the handle at the same time?
11767
there is a slider that you need to move from the inside to the outside. Then move the middle metal piece to the side until you can squeeze the handles to cut.
2246610
Twist the purple handle part, and u see the opening enlarging so u can stick ur bits in. Hopes this helps;)
729787
Hi, it can be a little awkward to open. On the handle side (not the hinge side) under the handle there is a stand, the the handle which is longer has a lip ( Make sure you hold the handle at the tip), then pull the bottom, where the stand is away from the handle that juts out a little farther. Hope this helps