how to adjust the cutter blade - it has slipped and not cuttin at all
996437
Good question. Too bad Hamilton Beach does not address it. I had the same problem and nearly sent the opener back. First, remember it does not cut. The front roller holds the lid down while it moves the can. The roller behind pushes up the lip of the lid, breaking the seal as it rotates. In order for the back wheel to push the lip, it must be seated UNDER it, next to the can wall. This is not much of a problem if the can is heavy; can weight tends to press it against the guide. If your can is small or quite light, e.g., tuna, press down lightly on the lid during rotation, opposite the rollers, correcting the can's angle and moving the roller under the lip. Sound will tell you when the can is seated correctly and the lip is being pushed up. When the lid stops rotating and the lid continues to go around, it has separated and you're done. Once you've got this licked, the opener works well and leaves behind no sharp edges. I really like mine.
1951983
I don't know of any way to adjust the blade but have found that really good frozen ice does not chunk and is fine. If yours routinely has chunks and does this with ice that is hard and right out of the freezer I would say return it for a defect
2095502
The little black thumb slide on the side ( near the blade ) slides to move the blade gaurd. It may need to be moved several times to loosen it slightly. Be careful not to touch the blade. It is VERY sharp.
272612
Same here. It worked fine for a while, and suddenly, the blade wouldn't go back down. Can't figure it out.
1543466
There are several screws on the edges that snug the insert in the saw. You should only need to adjust them once - they stay put. After the initial cut, I never had to adjust my insert again. Just follow the instructions included with the insert.
348112
As I recall it was tricky getting that blade in because something was obstructing it, but I can't remember what. I got it in after a few minutes of fiddling around though so if you don't have it in by now send me an email and I'll take the blade off and see what I have to do to put it back in john.hawley@wright.edu.
553511
I took the guard out. Cuts great!! The dispenser will slip and slide when trying to use it. There is a fix for that. Wraptastic slip fix kit. Go to www.jbgizmo.yolasite.com or check it out on ebay. Hope this helps.
53836
because its metal item, try using a metal/aluminum/steel cutter. Best guess. Did not have to adjust my length.
1547187
There should be a wrench that came with it, usually slide into the back of the saw, there is a holder for it there, make sure the saw is unplugged and unscrew the bolt in the center, using something like a piece of wood to keep the blade from rotating while unscrewing the bolt
1345593
I haven't used mine enough to warrant changing the blade. I really don't have an answer to your question. Sorry.
567175
The blade is adjustable. I think you'll be able to cut through it. In the picture that little round toggle is like a bolt holding the blade in place. You can loosen it and slide the blade up or down to your desired level and then tighten it to keep in place.
1118940
Well you have to go through some gyrations with the blade guard, but it will go back on. Please do not use a hammer :o)
1614814
I don't have that problem at all. I would say you have a faulty product and should return it for replacement. I've had no problems with the cutter at all.
76074
Hello, no the slice thickness is determined by the depth the cutting blade is set at - and as this is a basic, plastic product, its pre-moulded therefore not adjustable.I trust this helps.
390675
Hi, this is Mike. I have not had too change out mine yet but did look at it. If you look at the orange cutting head you will see an orange knob type lever. You will then need to slide it all the way to the unlocked position and it has black print to designate lock and unlocked position. Once in unlocked position you will need to grab the orange circular casing that holds the blade then wiggle and pull outward at the same time and it will unsnap from the main unit. The blade and the orange housing are replaced as an assembly to protect you from being cut by the sharp blade. Once that is removed simply snap in the new blade and housing into them main unit and slide the orange lever back to the locked position and you should be good to go. Hope this helps. Thanks, Mike
1195999
I don't know of any way you can adjust the blade to make the cut thinner and there is no zester attachment.
2041912
Wish I could help, but I too, purchased a blade that would not cut. Lucky for me, that I bought two of them, the other cut just fine. But the one that didn't work, it was like it didn't have an edge on it. Perhaps it didn't. I tried and tried to use it, then finally gave up and put the other blade in and it cut through with ease, like a knife cutting through soft butter. I suggest you return that blade for another.