Sup! I got this a few hours ago & played w/ it ever since. Thing is, the blade became quite loose, not sure if it's the pivot. How do I fix this prob?
1478306
I've had a similar problem. The only thing I've done is squeze the handles together above and below the pivot with a screwdriver. This has worked for me - I hope this helps. Best Regards - Philip
1478307
Uck, the blade was loose and mostly useless for me the entire time. I think that's how its intended? Or we got cheap knock-offs? Try the Douk douk knife, a little bit thinner, stays in place instead of flopping around, just about the same price.
1478308
Tapping the rivet with a hammer on a hard flat surface should fix it. It is a friction lock so it won't stay tight forever. The douk douk does not flop around as much, however it is much harder to unlock as well.
1478309
The blade is riveted in. Your best option is to lay the knife on a hard flat surface and give the rivet a good tap with a hammer.
456050
Make sure you are centered on the arbor. I had this issue as well at first, but the blade was off center.
1711806
I bought this saw last July and we've used it a dozen times or so with no problems... Anyway, today it refused to relinquish the blade for a while. After rinsing the blade release area with hot water (we use it to cut frozen meats) it gave up the blade. We're thinking a bone fragment may have gotten lodged up in the release mechanism.
1330902
Perhaps you bent the blades a little when taking them apart. (I did that once on one of my previous Panasonic trimmers.) If the shaft spins freely without binding up when you have it taken apart, you know it's the blades. If that's the case, I would try GENTLY squeezing them in just a little bit.
1944199
I had to fiddle a little the first time too so don't feel bad. First, replace the black back plate. The little plastic tab goes in the middle of the retaining wire. Once it is in place, flip out the tab on the blade and hold the blade with this tab. Be careful, those blades are sharp! Try to replace the blade. You will probably need to turn it until it seats fully. Then push the tab back in place.
611629
Hi BonnieThe motor should not have a loose sound. I would send back for a replacement. The blender is awesome I think you'll love it.
2134707
I have had the same problem with the main belt falling off. It appears that the large and small pulleys are not lined up forcing the belt to ride on the edge of the large pulley nearest the blades. There seems to be no way to align the pulleys. Next stop is the dealer.
863181
Mine doesn't have any play in it. Maybe there is some type of defect? It might be worth it to do an exchange on it....after you hear from other purchasers to see if any others have the same problem. Sorry I could be of more help!
2159658
Im no expert, but try checking out the container for cracks, take the blade out using the wrench, clean it up and put it back in.
2066645
It is possible that the blade is not all the way in. Mine had to be turned a little and carefully pushed in to the appropriate position. But once I got it on and tried to start it IT froze up on me. I could 't get it appear and ended up sending it back dirty. I DIDN't get another. I got a different brand. I hope you have a better experience than I did. Good luck.
1340095
Are you pushing the release? It is inside of handle where blade is. On the pivot end of handle
2058983
I'd send it back. Ask for a refund. Should have come with instructions and all neccessary attachments............. Good Luck.
1441744
Make sure the drive socket is installed properly. But it sounds like you need a new blade assembly. Before you buy a new one, make sure it"s attached tightly to the plastic container.
251568
Send it back to the manufacturer. It is the best golf tool I have ever owned.
266084
Thanks for the info! I opened up the housing and found that the plastic pin that forms a 'pivot' for the orange handle was partially broken. No hope of repair without buying new parts. So (like you), I rigged the switch to be permanently on! Still have all my fingers & toes after one mow.
786356
I have not had this problem but could see how it might be a possible consequence of a manufacturing defect. Normally it takes a deliberate effort to move the blade lock aside, to allow closing the blade.
727536
In my experience, make sure the aluminum piece that goes up next to the blade is adjusted properly. If not it will rub against the blade. More information would be helpfull