Do you need two free hands to pull the pin? One to hold the device &amp; 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.
1048810
When we got ours, my wife tried to use the link remover. It had the one pin attachment. However, the first 2 seconds she tried to use it, it broke.
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.
2129458
the first time you use it, you need both hands.. :)but after a couple of uses... it is too easy with one hand...
1925713
Sorry to hear about your arm. I would not say it works one handed without some modification. The other hand is used to apply pressure which holds the cable to the rubber wheel while retracting it. It may be fairly simple to rig it up to work fine with a bungy cord or similar. I'm not handy in the least and think I could make that work. So if you have some creativity, you could do it. Hope this helps.
680264
The directions say to use both hands, one with your thumb on the switch and the other on the other side if the handle to kept it steady. That's how I did it since I'm not strong. I think you might be able to hold it with one hand - it's lightweight - but you'd have to have one strong hand and arm and be careful.
2218143
I have used it with only one hand but if the jar lid is on very tight or if the lid is large, it sometimes requires that I hold the opener against the lid with one hand while twisting the opener with the other hand. Lids that are in the middle range of the opener work better with one-hand operation because you can apply more leverage.
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It seems that I do have to push the open button after entering my code a second time quite a bit now that you mention it. It usually doesn't require re-entering the code. Overall I have been very satisfied with my purchase though. I hope this helps.
2016181
It's a tiny latch that slides to the right. You could do it one handed but it might be difficult to get ahold of if you have big fingers.
396861
No. You'll need to get the pin. I'd suggest a locking one so nobody steals it!
845323
You need to hold the button. Seems not quite convenient, but I think much safer.
1566515
Yes, no difference which hand you use. I have opened it one-handed both right and left.
396829
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.
1717381
no you would need to buy 2, thats what I did. Then you have take one of the pins out. its easy to figure out :)
1414354
With this lock it you must manually turn the key to lock it, so there would be virtually no way you can get locked in. Even if you accidently locked it without the pin engaging in the lock, it cannot be pulled shut locking you in because the latch would lock so that the pin cannot engage...if that makes sense to you. The final answer is an emphatic NO.
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You do not need to enter your pin again. I'm sure it times out at some point, but I just cycled it up and down 6 times in a row and didn't enter my PIN but once.
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Mine has a little play in the latching. You should be able to just insert the key and turn but may need to press down slightly to release. I have had some trouble with my combination #s to unlock though. I use a combination of 2 or 3 #s pushed at the same time for one of my combinations. This sometimes does not work if I push the sequence too quickly. I do like being able to use more than one finger stroke to equal one entry. I.E. #1 and #2 pushed simutaniously to equal one #.Unless there is quite a bit of gap it sounds like about the same as mine. I have two and the second one does have more gap than the last one I purchased. Mine has a little play in the latching. You should be able to just insert the key and turn but may need to press down slightly to release. I have had some trouble with my combination #s to unlock though. I use a combination of 2 or 3 #s pushed at the same time for one of my combinations. This sometimes does not work if I push the sequence too quickly. I do like being able to use more than one finger stroke to equal one entry. I.E. #1 and #2 pushed simutaniously to equal one #.Unless there is quite a bit of gap it sounds like about the same as mine. I have two and the second one does have... » Read More Mine has a little play in the latching. You should be able to just insert the key and turn but may need to press down slightly to release. I have had some trouble with my combination #s to unlock though. I use a combination of 2 or 3 #s pushed at the same time for one of my combinations. This sometimes does not work if I push the sequence too quickly. I do like being able to use more than one finger stroke to equal one entry. I.E. #1 and #2 pushed simutaniously to equal one #.Unless there is quite a bit of gap it sounds like about the same as mine. I have two and the second one does have more gap than the last one I purchased. « Show Less