Do you need two free hands to pull the pin? One to hold the device & one to pull? Would pressing a button (requiring only one hand) be more reliable?
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No, you don't need two hands to activate the device. As long as the attachment ring is connect to a purse, belt loop, neck chain, etc. you can simply pull the device and the pin will come out and the device will sound. The only button on the device activates a flashlight feature.
1158564
You wouldn't if you had the keychain attached to something but if you have it free standing you may need two
1158565
I can hold the device and pull the chain (the pin) with the same hand. So I just need one hand to activate the alarm.
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Hi Barbara! If you have the device attached to something (a belt loop, a purse strap), then you can easily yank off the black part with one hand - no problem. If it's not attached to anything, you would need 2 hands. I bought this for my then 8 year-old daughter and attached it to the strap on her messenger bag. She got kind of wound up, and one day when she was running and jumping, the black part actually *fell* off the pin - causing the alarm to sound. I say that only to illustrate that it's not difficult to pull the pin. I don't think a grown-up (or anybody else who wasn't doing jumping jacks) would have the problem of the device falling off. Hi Barbara! If you have the device attached to something (a belt loop, a purse strap), then you can easily yank off the black part with one hand - no problem. If it's not attached to anything, you would need 2 hands. I bought this for my then 8 year-old daughter and attached it to the strap on her messenger bag. She got kind of wound up, and one day when she was running and jumping, the black part actually *fell* off the pin - causing the alarm to sound. I say that only to illustrate that it's not difficult to pull the pin. I don't think a grown-up (or anybody else who wasn't doing jumping... » Read More Hi Barbara! If you have the device attached to something (a belt loop, a purse strap), then you can easily yank off the black part with one hand - no problem. If it's not attached to anything, you would need 2 hands. I bought this for my then 8 year-old daughter and attached it to the strap on her messenger bag. She got kind of wound up, and one day when she was running and jumping, the black part actually *fell* off the pin - causing the alarm to sound. I say that only to illustrate that it's not difficult to pull the pin. I don't think a grown-up (or anybody else who wasn't doing jumping jacks) would have the problem of the device falling off. « Show Less
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No you need two hands one to position the can opener and the hold steady with can until it gets started. Once it gets going you don't want touch it until it's done. Good luck
1843188
You shouldn't need to open it. The pins just move up and down by pushing on them or pulling them out (sort of pull them from the edge)
1838237
Yep, I can work it one-handed, using reasonable finger strength and dexterity. As I recall, the first few times, it was a bit stiffer to open. So just work it a bit at home before you go out with it. This will be great for you, a you won't have to set some of your stuff down (vulnerability of phone while getting things out of the 'wallet' and vice versa).
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I think it is intended for 2 hands. I suppose if you had very large hands you could reach over and move the lever while still holding it (I can't with my small hands), but it would not be easy. Or like the other person said, tuck it under your arm. The lever is not hard to move (I actually like the control it gives) but it is not placed well for one-handed use.
79060
It means you have to 1.) Unscrew the pin. 2.) Pull the pin out. 3.) Twist the pin to the side. (It works great)
875149
Yes you have have to touch the button. I do not have 2 of these so I cannot tell you much about this particular function.
1620338
No, but it's not a quick switch. You'll have to pull over and use both hands.
712899
Not with one hand, but it's a one hand open. There are great videos on youtube that show all the features and how to use.
1712822
No you need both hands. There are two rings on either side and a button that has to be pushed.
1372808
I agree it can get very tricky especially when you first buy it. The way I figured it out is by pressing the lil button it has on the back and in the beginning of every tool it has a lil nip so pull on the lil nip to be able to pull the tool you trying to use. I highly disagree on the "one handed operation" but once you figure it out it's very helpful.
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We LOVE these tools...to the extent that we've also bought them for gifts. Easy on the hands. I think it depends on the tool whether or not you have to hold the button continuously. It is a safety issue. You don't want to accidentally start it, or too easily start it. Buy it. Try it. You could always send it back (you won't)...
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No. there is a button that you can hold and open it all the way. or you can push it a little and then the locking pin will fall into the next hole. I like how it's designed, I actually bought a second one from my brother.
1057141
with 1' you can still reach the button if you have small hand, and ofcourse you can not see which button to push except feeling them.Good luck.
1844093
Yes, you can push with just one hand. This was the best buy. I plan on buying another one as a gift.
303814
Hi, Mark. Yes, you have to hold in the button. It would be nice if it could lock in place, but luckily it doesn't take much force at all to hold it in.
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You can lock it from both sides, but only one side needs a key/finger. The other is a push button