Once assembled, is it difficult to turn the handcrank? It looks to me like the red plastic 'screw' is pushed up against the stainless steel screen.
1958444
The steel screen is not a bearing surface. The plastic screw is fairly easy to turn but it does depend, to some degree, on what food you are processing.
1958445
It is easy after the first 2 rotations. it is then lubricated with the food product.
1958446
We called about that and they said don't crank without hot apples in there because you can mess up crank. Ours works fine once we load the top with the cooked apples .
1958447
No, my 6 year old daughter helped my wife and I make applesauce. Whatever juices that are created during the process help to lubricate the crank.
1958448
I ordered same one missing parts I just never even called still sitting in box what a piece of junk !!!
1958449
Mark, it is not difficult at all to turn the handcrank. I processed 2 bushels of apples this fall thru this with great results! I did cook them slightly to soften them up.
1816909
Hi Helena, I guess theres no trick...too much of muscle power..I had this problem, i somehow forced it into the base and it is stuck forever now i guessthe two side bars went inside the middle one is out...but its locked
1581155
Due to the fact it needs to be assembled I put the bar in front. Had the same problem you do with the plumbing. The unit is top heavy and must be mounted to the wall. I rigged that myself with a screw and picture hanging wire. I actually love the look of this item, even with the difficulties I had.
1465329
Interesting. I haven't had any problem with it. I just press one side of the clear cover and pivot it up. Pressing on both side makes it a bit more challenging.
176130
It does take a bit of effort. It is much better than my last step stool which never went to the closed position because it was to difficult to change. I am happy with this step stool and would purchase it again if I needed to do so. As long as you have a little strength you can open and close it. It also loosens up a bit, but not dangerously so.
1819867
It wasn't too difficult but there were a couple of screws missing. You need the proper tools and it took some time. My husband just said "it's not for amateurs...it was tricky". He is very handy and found it tricky. I hope this helps you decide!
548010
You need to turn it upside down and hold onto the outside plastic rim of the screen, not the part in the middle. It comes off turning it counter-clock wise, it does take a bit of pressure as mine was screwed on very tight.
1983166
We have moved it several times and had no problem. Do you still have the users guide? I think that they cover it in there. Let me know if I can help further. By the way, I am enormously impressed with it's style, function and looks!!
718244
I guess I work a little slower -- took me about an hour. Much of the time is spent unpackaging all of the parts. I bet somebody could probably put it together in 10 minutes if they had enough practice. Also, I took my time measuring to hang the screen. The hangers on the screen can slide horizontally on rails, so that is not much concern, but you need to be precise on the vertical mounting screws (there are two mounting hangers - 2 top rail, 2 bottom rail).
2271268
You have to push down hard and turn as the same time. It took me a while because I was afraid I would break it. It gets easier the more it is used.
780133
My husband says there are some slots in the base that you need to line up to get it started right. Then you can screw it on more easily. Hope this will help you.
2146248
It's all about pressure. If you are speaking of the red sleeve area pictured, really any ring area you must not screw in tight till all are joined. Just attach or screw in enough for the screw to stay. I don't have my instructions right now so I suggest you do not tighten till the ring is complete.
1183803
when you look at the bottom of the bars on the RH side i believe(sorry, i'm at work and would not be able to check for sure), there are 2 screws that you need allen wrenches/keys to turn and you just need to loosen both up then extend it to the length you need then tighten it after. It's really easy to do.
202287
To me it is apparent that the screen side is the net side (which is a fine mesh screen with the 4 dividers), NOT the hard plastic side. I have done it this way several times to reactivate the unit. It is working well for me.
2031216
I just finished assembling this bike less than an hour ago; so, this is still fresh in my mind. I had a bit of trouble with this as well. First, make sure everything is lined up straight and the screw holes are open. You may need to turn the screw through each of the holes (before assembling) to open them up if they are not drilled open all the way. I also found that it took a bit of "elbow grease" to get the screw to go all the way in as it is supposed to do. The first few turns of the screwdriver are difficult, then it screws in smoothly. Perhaps there is a holding material on the inside of the handlebars that you have to get through, I'm not sure. I hope this helps; good luck!
1518521
I'm sorry, I can't help! My son put it together and if I remember correctly, it was a pain. Good luck!
191605
One of the red wheels actually unscrews...hold the wood dowel then turn the red dial if that wont unscrew then its the other side...