Has anyone had problems with the handle being so close to the base plate? As I try for med - low angles, I keep bumping the handle to the base plate.
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I've seen a number of tutorials that recommend holding the handle horizontally, which eliminates the problem of bumping into the plate - and I've achieved my smoothest footage this way.
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Sorry to hear that. No we haven't had any problems at all with the handle. We do have a little water leaking out the top of it if that top knob comes loose, but no issues with the handle
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I've had no problem with mine. Just had to plug it in and make sure I touch switch is flipped to ON and when you wrap your hand around the handle it should lower. One finger touch won't trigger it. You need to touch where the dots are or on the bottom of the handle. The sides of the handle won't trigger it either. I am literally using mine right now. I use it almost daily for my sewing projects. I just purchased it from Amazon a month ago and have had no issues with it raising and lowering. It's possible you got a faulty product.
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Didn't have that issue but I do remember having to really push and lock the handle into place. Hope that helps.
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I always just tilt the handle to lift the blade, and I don't have any problems. My driveway has depressed sewers and cracks, so I have to adjust as I go. Admittedly, sometimes I feel like I'm wrestling with the handle, but that's just my shoveling techniqueLOL!! I'm in Connecticut, and we've had lots of snow this winter already; my Snowcaster is doing a great job.
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I have not had a problem with my mop heads not staying in the mop handle, but I do have a problem keeping the handle together. I love my dyna op and don't plan to use any other mop. Maybe you are not pushing the mop all the way in to secure it.
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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.
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We own a whole set of these. Never had that problem as long as you don't grab the handle too close to the base(pan)
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Yes, there is a problem. My husband says this product is junk! He tried everything, even calling the company, and could not get the angle settings to work. Ended up spending $300 for a good one from a major tool company. Sorry, we got taken also.
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The handle collapses or extends as you twist it. You need to have some muscle to do it so you may have to have someone assist. The best place to grip it is near where the silver part meets the blue part. also tightens there. Good Luck.
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Mine is likewise sticky ... I bought two at the same time and just took the "new" one out of the box, it had been there ~ 3 years. Handle is sticky. It must be a manufacturing issue. I live in Florida. It makes me wonder about getting another ...
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Hey there.First you should know I wound up returning my Jib. The head locked and I wasn't able to use it anymore. How long have you been using it? Have you had any issues with it being hard to pan or tilt? To answer your question.The release plate for the Manfrotto 501 is DIFFERENT from the one on the jib arm.
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I have had this problem also.. could also be why my handle recently came off from the constant up and down. Mine never went down all the wsy just a notch or 2
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Hi. You should try some out at a sport goods store. What you do is grip the handle at a slight past 90 degree angle, either direction depending on what hand you use, and the size is depends on the comfort of your grip. It shouldn't be where it's too bulky in your hand or too small where your fingers touch each other.
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Handle should turn easy. Mine did from the beginning. Something could be wrong.
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Never had that issue with mine. I know it came with packaging to prevent it from slipping during shipping - might have slipped into the mechanism. Wish I could help more...
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I'm not sure how its a problem. I never noticed it until reading this question. It sits on my counter and I have never seen the bottom. When I lifted it up I could not touch any of the blades. There is no issue for me.