I like this mill but the handle is so difficult to remove ! sometimes I can't do it in less than 5 minutes ....is there a trick to know ?
845489
Ropert, it appears there is a batch of either counterfeit or defective units being sold on Amazon. I had the exact same situation and now my 3 month old device is totally unusable. You will see in the recent review history a number of similar complaints and only a 1 month return window so S.O.L.
845490
That's odd. Mine comes off almost too easily! I just lift it off the top. Sounds like you got a fit that's not within specs!
845491
The handle? it should just pop right off. It takes you 5 minutes to take it off?
845492
This is a recent problem. I've had/ used 3 of these in the past year and never had that problem (All 3 are still fine, they just stayed with friends/ family). Just bought a new one a month ago and the handle was impossible to remove - now the bolt is completely stripped and I'm returning for a new one. Hopefully it was just a bad batch.
845493
I had the *exact* same issue. I learned by tapping the unit on the side until the handle jiggles up and down makes it much easier to then simply lift the handle off the top.**UPDATE Fe b 20th** Nevermind, it has now become almost impossible to remove the handle. I now loathe trying to remove the top since it could take anywhere from 3 minutes - 10 minutes... along with a bruised palm of my hand.
845494
For me, when I use the mill, the handle seems to lock into place. Rather than trying to rotate it and loosen it, I rock it slightly up and down, just enough to break the hold, and then it lifts off.
845495
I have the same problem with mine. The pentagon hole in the crank handle is slightly too big and/or the metal that the pentagon shaft is made out of is too soft. When you turn the crank, it slips forward on the shaft causing the handle to get stuck and slowly stripping the shaft until the grinder is no longer useable. It took about 3 months in my case.
845496
I had the *exact* same issue. I learned by tapping the unit on the side until the handle jiggles up and down makes it much easier to then simply lift the handle off the top. **UPDATE Fe b 20th** Nevermind, it has now become almost impossible to remove the handle. I now loathe trying to remove the top since it could take anywhere from 3 minutes - 10 minutes... along with a bruised palm of my hand.
845497
I am having the same issue. I am going to try a little WD-40. Made in China kinda says it all my friends.
845498
How long does it take you to put it on? If it's hard to remove, then you may be putting on wrong.
326735
The handle was welded together on mine, so I had to sand of the little bit that remained after taking it off. Other than that, if you have the tools you can get it off just fine. Just beware of the welded piece when swinging around. *cough* if you do that.
2021934
I see your problem! I had to read the instructions. On the bottom there is a wavy piece of plastic, wavy for water, but it also makes a nice handle. Turn it counter-clockwise to open, remove, fill, turn clockwise to close. Easy, yes, once you know how!
1855599
I had the same problem. If you can't remove it by pulling it as hard as you can. Return the control.If you try to pry it off the control will become damaged. The problem is the clip holding the knob on the stem istoo tight, the hole on the knob needs to be a hair larger
784484
Andrew, is it possible you are turning the handle too quickly? It takes a slow, steady, "gentle" turn ... I don't know if that will help. (Also, if you turn the handle counter-clockwise, you are only supposed to go 1/4 turn (or something like that; not far or can hurt machine).
1382615
I believe I used my channel locks to slide those holders off the end of the handles. It was tricky at first, but I recall getting the second off quite easily. It's night time now, but I'll look in my shed tomorrow and get back to you. I bought mine in August, so my memory is fuzzy. I have two pair of channel locks and may have used both. Play it safe, but don't cut through the orange handle grips! They are a "must" in helping you use these great loppers!
380078
It's not that easy. I just tried to remove it for the first time and took me about 2 min. Best way seems to pry it off from the top down.
158763
It is a little tricky but mine opens and closes. After inspecting it I see that as you may suspect, turning the handle right tightens it and left loosens it. Yours must be initially stuck. I bet if you can get it to open once you won't have any trouble the next time. ;)
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.
258852
the directions I found said to stand on the strands and tip the mop handle to the side...................NO NO. I broke the handle. My dear husband is trying to get it glued back together but I'm thinking it will need to be a new handle. I will try the screw driver next time. Thanks
2218220
It is a little difficult, but you have to turn that center piece in just the right spot to fully extend the handle. I know this doesn't help and you have already done this but I had this happen to me and you just have to take a deep breath and fiddle with it until you find that magic spot. After the 2nd time, I never put it short again.
2010045
Hi! I finally got the blade off my can opener! There is a little lever that says "blade release" that needed to be pushed down, but, I kept moving the handle either too much or not enough while I pulled on it, but, finally, it popped off. Now if I can only remember how I did it for thenext time!! :) Thank you all.
1077648
I struggled with it too and gave it to my husband. He detached it easily so it isn't the blade; it was me. He thinks he might have pushed it in a little before twisting. Good luck. It really works great when it works!
1971015
All you need to do is unscrew the handle. It's what holds the top together, then change out the blade. It took me a while to figure it out. The whole thing is really simple.
1434036
I remember it was very hard to get them out! I think even the handle broke in one of them. I think I tried warm water but I never used them again :(
312692
Make sure the attachment is pushed all the way in, then turn the locking ring at the top of the handle. It can be difficult to turn!
177908
Press the button on either side of the handle and pull the handle out. if need be, use the handle side of a wooden spoon to push the core out. It is frustrating - I exerienced smae thing, minus the cut the first few times I used mine. Best wishes to you!