I just set this machine up - looks and feels good. However, the top plate won't drop down all the way to the weight stack. What am I missing?
845001
Ours doesn't either. We have had ours for several years, and it does not seem to cause a problem. It still works fine.
845002
I had the same problem initially - the tension on the cables is a little too tight. After using it a few weeks, the tension slacked and the plates fit together just fine. This machine does require frequent adjustments and maintenance. Check the pins and bolts often.
845003
I've had the same issue. If you press down on the top plate when you push the weight selection pin in, the top plate will stay down. That will solve the issue.
1465185
I had the very same problem but the answer is quite simple. The whole top lifts off. Good luck!
1813971
Well put it on a sturdy flat surface. wobbly surfaces can cause subtle movement in the material being weighed, especially the surface plate. Once it is still it should settle to zero if it doesn't, then hit the tare action and that will re zero the scale. The directions should tell you on how to operate the tare function.
1192912
I found the top to be top heavy. It didn't adjust easily up and down. I returned mine. It was broken when I received it. I was not impressed. I hope this helps.
2074235
The holes on the base can be a bit out of alignment like happened to me. Turn the base bottom side up and do a little twisting of the heavy weight to make it work. Hope this helps.
481465
Same think happened to me. The problem is the top is not affixed and for some reason the stuff you need is missing. Contact customer service and they will send you a new . It seems this a ongoing problem.
534021
Mine fell a few times also. Make sure both surface and suction cup are super clean and dry. If that still doesn't work - maybe you're overloading it? I found that was my problem. It doesn't hold as much weight as I'd like.
1195377
After assembling the 140 the problem I ran into was with the resistance when I first tried to move the paddles forward I'm unable to move I tried to change the resistance but nothing works. The back movement is very smooth. Anyone have a solution
640282
It sounds like the machine is not quite level. If it is vibrating a lot, you may want to make sure that you have a firm, level surface and that the legs are all secure on the bottom of the machine. They are small, black, and may come loose or move slightly which will create the movement you are experiencing.
1819747
Are you sure you have the right pieces in the right order? I did not experience any difficulty stabiling my stand. perhaps you could try putting the base together first, making sure it's secure,then adding top/higher pieces? Am sorry, this prob isn't much help, but mine was fine.....
1007184
The carpet could be keeping the weights from seating correctly. There are the horizontal black bars on each side of the frame and your pin fits on either side of the last and longest bar. You might try setting it on a solid surface to assure all lines up correctly. Hope this helps.
567831
I had the same problem at first. There's a knob at the bottom of the machine near the footplate (the diagram in the manual calls it the "short knob"); you need to pull this knob out and then slide the base of the machine out so that it extends fully. If nothing moves when you pull the knob, jiggle it a bit and keep pulling. It's a bit sticky but if you keep at it, you'll get it. It's easier to do with two people, but I managed it by myself too. Once you extend the machine, keep pulling until the short knob snaps back into a hole near the top--just keep looking for a hole in the metal bars. When the machine is fully extended, the seat will slide back and forth like it's supposed to. Hope this helps.
2196962
The stack weight plates are vinyl covered. The unit isn't tall enough to accept too many additional plates on the stack (you'll hit the top pulley). But there are hooks you can buy to add regular round plates in front of the stack, provided you're willing to remove the protective cover from the stack. Personally, I really like this unit overall.
1004616
If you have the same model, as I did, you have broken the plastic piece, that makes it go up, and down. To get it fixed, was $130:00. You will have to have a professional look at it. I am sorry you are experiencing the same problem. Joannie Mattoon
1020470
I have the same problem, next time I will buy the top loading one. All you do is just push down and the potatoe falls on a plate
2078833
It should not drop down that easily. It may be defective get with the manufacture about this problem.
66651
My three tiers are loaded with pretty heavy keyboards (heaviest at the bottom). Nothing on the frame has budged a centimeter - pretty solid IMHO. Just make sure everything is tightened before you load it up. You might want to place the mixer etc. in the middle for ease of use - frame is pretty high.