The blade stuck immediately on the first batch. What did I do?
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if by "stuck" you mean the motor is running but the blad doesn't turn, then your gear has snapped. Looked at many reviews below, this is a frequent problem with these machines. If under warranty you'll get the repair for free but you have to pay for shipping. Good luck
648007
Remember to keep pressure with your hand on the flooring board before the blade so it doesn't spring up. You might be binding the blade. You will get a cleaner cut as well. Worked great for me!
634406
Should be a blade lock...Why are you changing the blade anyways?It should be sharp and brand new.
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Check your manual, but I'm pretty sure you have to completely remove the end of the blade clamp. You can then thread it back on while holding the blade in place. Good luck, the Rockwell is a great tool, but those blades are pricey$
729013
I had the same issue. There is a catch in the handle of the knife. The catch is in the underside of the handle directly "facing" the sharp edge of the blade. Push it to the side and the blade goes back into the handle.
1870575
I just bought extra blades but I have cleaned and sharpened them before. Hope 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
2156621
nope. the blade is integrated and you would have to break it. I had that same issue.
1837651
The center of the blade has a screw knob. Turn in direction shown on screw. Remove blade. Reverse to reinstall.
614714
Try to rotate the blade after lubricating the bound areas with WD-40 or silicon spray. If that does not work, I would sacrifice the extension cord. Use a pair of diagonal pliers to cut the cord at the point(s) where it is bound by the blade, then remove the pieces of cord. Push the bound pieces from under the blade with a screwdriver if they do not pull out easily. Again, use some lubrication.
582325
Make sure blade is off and I had trouble at first ! You have to push it hard in reverse ! It just took me time to get use to it .
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I have not had that problem. I would check inside the blade chamber to make sure there is no residue sticking to the inside of it.
1118934
Oops...I hit "enter" too soon. To install the blade, you have to retract the blade guard, pull it up and away from the blade housing as much as you can (the guard is a little flexible), then wrangle the blade in and lower the blade guard. Stupid, but true.
656869
Try several different size blade attachments. Mine worked fine. Hope that helps
331120
Return it and get another... this should never be an issue. I just had an alignment issue on the one I ordered on Amazon. Had to RMA it.Also, make sure to never crimp when the wires aren't passed through the tool properly and straight, this will cause the blade to get bent or dull prematurely. ...I'm no longer ordering these on amazon, I haven't had good luck with quality from the ones received on here, now getting from approved platinum tools dealers and having much better luck.
609452
I had the exact same problem! I finally just pulled the handle straight out with pretty strong force and it came out. Good luck.
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Had same thing first off. Loosen everything, pull out top shaft all the way to the end. It does seem to stick the first time and may break but it won't.