Is some kind of prep needed to get this tool to work? Out of the box, I squeeze the handle and the tool does not budge or close.
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I just opened the handle put the battery end in and the wire and squeezed it shut. No setup, worked great.
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Check to see that the valve is closed . If it is not closed .... Or nor functioning properly the tool will not operate
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Did you turn the knob to on , if not do so . And if you have turn the knob both ways and still nothing then something is wrong. Remember turn knob all the way.
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I am having the same problem, did you find an answer to this??? Oh wait.... got pliers an pulled on it..... now it is working. I thought I was going to break it.
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I pull the handle all the way up and turned the lower part of the handle below the blue ring until it felt tight. Hope this help
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Paul, Admittedly the knife was machined blade to 'spring' to tightly - mine is tight also. I could/can open mine even with mild arthritis in my thumb. I would use a small drop of WD 40 on each blade joint and work it a number of times, it should loosen.
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Yes, absolutely! This tool will make your life much easier. I hit the handle with a regular hammer and it wouldn't budge. If you have the same problem, I suggest using a mini sledge or dead blow. Good luck!
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Are you talking about the long handle or the short, cross-wise handle? If your long handle is loose, twist the ring that you would hang it from, at the end of the handle, clockwise to tighten it. Mine was loose as well. You might have to stick something through the ring to get enough leverage, unless you're an Amazon!
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Push it in line with the handle (as in, push from the tip of the carabiner toward the handle), and it will unlock. It took me a few minutes to figure that out, too ;)
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Are you pushing the release? It is inside of handle where blade is. On the pivot end of handle
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On my unit the 3 screws that hold the blade will not release. I have tried both directions...thinking they may be reverse thread...still no movement.Tried some penetrant...no luck.Any thoughts
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Yes to both questions. For the release, you need to take the tension off by squeezing slightly then push the release between the handles. It has an adjustment knob for force. I have been very satisfied with this tool. Harry
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This happened to me the first time I used it. Push down on the handle and then slide the safety lock. Hope this helps.
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It may be a little tough to close it ,but not impossible . If it won't close you may have a defected one. Maybe spray WD40 in the crank handle itself. Just a suggestion. Hope this helps.
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There is a tiny hole on the ring just inside the handle. Using the provided 'pin' tool , insert, depress and pull handle at same time. Do both and switch.
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Cheryl, do the things the others mention. also the wire cable needs to clear the wheel, pull it out of the way before pulling up the square lock on the handel. It seems to always get hung up on the wheel therefore not allowing the cart to close. Just practice it a few times. Also put some lube on the shaft where the sliding square handel locks down on the cart....that dam cabel wire is always in the way of the wheel closing or opening...Practice it just like your putting....enjoy
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Sounds like the lock mechanism might be bent. Once it's open it should spring open and stay open until you squeeze it closed and put the lock in place to hold it closed. Are you running your hand or glove over the lock lever forcing it to close and lock when squeezing?
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Handle should turn easy. Mine did from the beginning. Something could be wrong.
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i think that you are inserting the handle backwards. there are snaps that lock the handle. if you can't get it done then ask a teenage boy who is mechanically inclined to do it for you. good luck. it is a very good unit. charge well before first use.