One reviewer said the on switch had to be manually held in the on position. This would be difficult for one with arthritis in hands. Is this true?
1030226
I have arthritic hands and it is not difficult to hold the trigger in the on position.
1030227
It has a squeeze trigger that is very easy to use. It doesn't take a lot of pressure to keep it running. Being light in weight, If you can hold it you'll have enough strength to keep it going.
1030228
It has a squeeze trigger that is very easy to use.It doesn't take a lot of pressure to keep it running.Being light in weight, If you can hold it you'll have enough strength to keep it going.
1030229
I have arthritic hands and had to return a great cordless vacuum because I could not hold the trigger more then a minute or two without pain.
1030230
I wanted this vacuum so badly, but after testing it out and realizing I had to squeeze it the entire time I vacuumed, I realized it wasn't the vacuum for me.
315034
You just need to push the button a little to change modes. You do not have to "click" the switch. It will not cause wear on the switch.
199060
You have to hold the button in. Unfortunately it doesn't have an on/off button or switch.
1620338
No, but it's not a quick switch. You'll have to pull over and use both hands.
2274903
Just used mine for the first time and was about to ask the same question. I find it awkward to keep pressure on the so-called One-Touch Power Button while operating. May be a safety feature but I wouldn't have purchased if I knew that was how it operated. Plan to try it a few more times to see if I get used to it. If not, I will return.
1901025
Yes, you just have to hold the on button for 2 seconds. If you hold it again, the light comes back on and the must goes intermittent. The instructions tell you how to do it.
1111454
Yes.I have arthritis its in my hands.Very simple to use.I love this little thing.
1367733
Yes the switch need to be pressed & when you want to off it, release the button.
1149579
You have to hold it. Safety feature. So when you let go it turns off. I have arthritis & it was okay for me. I had to stand in bed of my truck & hold it over my head to cut the tall thick shrubs. I was very happy with it.
1889513
Honestly it's quite easy on the hands for me but that's with mild arthritis. The plastic is made of a hard concentrate so winding it is relatively very easy and effortless. I would think even someone with arthritic hands would find it bearable... now rheumatoid might be a different story but then again even an automatic grinder is hard to even push a button for someone with rheumatoid.
33917
Dear Jc:Well you do turn the device and that is not hard, I had to watch that I didn't get my fingers near the blade. You really have to turn the veggies and hold onto the device..there is a top and it says that it helps push the veggies down, but I did not find that to be true...I use it without the top...I guess with the arthritis it would be easier to use than a knife..oh by the way check out utube videos of soft yoga exercises for your arthritis..i found it very helpful to keep my joints from freezing up. good luck...
845323
You need to hold the button. Seems not quite convenient, but I think much safer.
1824827
Yes, when u switch to the on position it should automatically lock, if it doesnt there may be something wrong with the switch. Just be sure u r locking it completely in the on position.
214439
When I used mine it was auto motion, I did not ever have to switch anything. Maybe there is a switch I never found.
1284627
Yes, depending on the pressure in the line. You can't manually operate the switch, it's automatic.
883009
I bought this for my elderly sister. She has arthritic hands and she told me she LOVES it. I have not used it myself, but I would definitely buy myself one on the strength of her recommendation. I hope this helps you.
923010
The switch is a 'slide to' on and 'slide to' off type switch - normally the switch would be moved to the on position - the light would be illuminated and stay that way until the user slid the switch to the off position - With mine, it is possible to partially slide the switch from off towards the on position and make a momentary contact which can be held and keep the light illuminated until released - I don't that the unit was designed this way and the 'momentary on while pressed' may not work for all microscopes - Here is a link to customer image that clearly shows the slide on/off switch -