ok im pretty frustrated with this thing. How do you get the battery into the canister when the thing does not open?
824099
Unscrew the push button cap, which is the smallest ring behind the belt clip.
824100
The very small end that has the on/off clicker will unscrew and that's where the battery goes.
824101
The top [where the light is] unscrews by holding the base with the fingers of one hand and the light end with the fingers of the other hand and turning it clockwise. It comes off easily and the battery pops in and out as well.
824102
You're going to need to open it to put the battery in. It opens by twisting neer the bulb. If it will not open return it
960366
You unscrew the top part and take the battery pack out, refill and put it back together. My friends did all of the above but could not make it work anymore.... May be a little piece of garbage, unfortunately. Return them to the store they came from. I have another make that also broke... Hand cranked is better and does not break!
416239
There is a key in the box it is black plastic with 2 tabs on it put it into the holes on the back of the unit and turn till it opens. You may need to pry it with your fingernail.
1857657
Help-- I cannot figure out how to get the inner chamber seal off. I tried a screwdriver, pliers, my fingers, they do not fit!!! how do you open this stuff??
51870
Press down with all of your force you can gather and maybe it will slide open. I had this problem also. I tried to reset my deffective machine by taking batteries out. This did not solve my problems. These machines are absolute junk. I cannot believe Amazon sells this dud. Boo to them also!
466762
I tried to open and close the lid when it is empty. I had to use booth of my thumbs to push it open. I am not sure what is the best solution other than a different design.
1775701
If it is seated properly on the canister, then you may have to replace the batteries. I presume it was turned on. If you are having difficulty installing the top to the canister, I have found that if you move the ring all the way down while off the canister then you can slip it on the canister slightly cocked. You can then push down on the unseated side and it will slip (snap) into a proper assembly. Much easier than trying to push it on and then slip the ring down from the upward position. They do work very well. Good luck.
2037004
It is the little 'key ' peice that helps you screw the back of the battery cover in. Stick the black thing in the back of the battery cover and turn it, to open or close it.
137756
You open the canister by putting your hand in the grove above the where the hose is connected to the canister and pull straight up. There is a flat cardboard piece connected to the bag that is slid down flat against the front of the inside of the canister where the hose comes in. Grab hold of the cardboard piece and pull up and exchange it for another one.
136626
Put in a fake combination after you close and lock it. I really never had the problem you're having, but tricking it with a fake combo is the only way I can think to arm it. Then it seems you'd need to put in the correct combo to open it. Good luck. If that doesn't work, contact the manufacturer about a fix or replace ment.
805353
I use a butter knife and wedge it under the edge of the lid and then try sliding it across so that I can pry it off. Sometimes it's easier to pry open when it's not overfilled. Good luck! Hope this helps.
1931178
Do you have fresh batteries? Maybe you don't have it on the can properly. Other than that I've no idea why it doesn't work.
698879
There are grooves on the side of the blinky. Grab a quarter, stick in the groove and turn the quarter. It should allow it to snap open. Place the battery and snap back into place.
287055
If you look at the battery cover on the back, you will see a small tab. With your fingernail or something like a popsicle stick catch the slightly pointed end and push it to to battery cover, closing the 1/8" gap, When it touches the battery cover, lift it. You are correct, it's not the easiest one to open.
614064
There is a metal clamp (that wraps around the lid) that you just lift up to open the canister, then you just lift the lid up. The thing I like about it is that you can open it with just one hand, making this very easy.
1386940
I had the same problem and couldn't remember how to get the battery out.The unit separates at the point where the light gray meets the darker gray. Just pull hard enough at that point and the battery compartment will pull out. What probably happens is that it gets residue on the plastic or age just causes it to become more difficult due to not opening it frequently. If you pull hard enough, it will open. It is a single AAA battery that is needed.
1037135
yeah, a little tricky. There's a small tab to the left, just move it out a little and the compartment will open up. Others have had the same problem.