how difficult is it to unlock for arthritic hands?
919594
After releasing safety catch (easy to do), it requires a moderate "snatch" to separate step from frame. Not difficult, just takes a little practice.
919595
I also have arthritic hands and found it a little tricky to open so I leave it on the ready. Very sturdy.
919596
dont know how to measure it but I would say that it takes a fair amount of effort to unlock it. I like this ladder because it is so stable but it is not lite and unlatching it after you have used it takes some effort
919597
I use the bottom part of my palm, next to my wrist, to push the pad that locks it in place, then it just has to be folded up while pushing, I use my fingertips to pull up on it. It is not hard. I have some arthritis in my hands, but not debilitating arthritis. It does not bother my hands at all.
919598
I find it easy to open. To close, the locking lever is easy to raise but collapsing the legs can be a little tricky. I do it with my leg or by pressure with the palm of my hand. I can close it with a broken thumb, so arthritic fingers probably wouldn't be a problem.
1565437
I don't find it difficult to release. I do not have arthritis, but I think I recall that a reviewer said it was hard to release, but I disagree.
1672046
Hi George,I have been using this can opener allot. I have solved the problem with #10 cans by putting them on a turntable so as I open the can it turns. As far as arthritic hands go, I have them as well, and am able to manage quite well, but I don't think I would buy this item again. Hope this helps.
1016888
I slide four fingers on my left hand into the recess and pull to open the door. It works well for me, but I don't have arthritis.If you need to loop your fingers around a handle then this won't work for you. IF it does work for you, it's an excellent microwave!
650287
No. I have had much trouble with the buttons. I only use the key to lock/unlock it.
2104633
I'm age 63, and I have joint pain, BUT, I can still use my little can opener. Each person who has problems with their hands might be different. I say buy one and try it, if it causes you pain to use it give it to a family member. They are so reasonable it would be worth the money. I really love them, I carry one in my purse on my key ring.I hope that helps you! Lady Survivalist -
1104434
No Easy to do Data Entry and yet supports the thumb and wrist - I have arthritis and it helps a lot!!
1111454
Yes.I have arthritis its in my hands.Very simple to use.I love this little thing.
1332617
I have a little arthritis in my right hand and I don't have any trouble. The bar is not hard to adjust but you do need to be able to grip it and twist it to tighten. I really like mine, it works great!
1965284
difficult i can see that. tough but not impossible for me. i have small hands..but you have a warning point.
705340
Hi...yup. You really have to step on the release switch to unlock it. Not a favorite of mine but since I just purchased it, I hope it will loosen up over time.
1182067
For me....a little more exertion than norm, but that's because I have arthritic fingers ! I think it would be easier for anyone else as it still doesn't take much effort for even me !!
369409
It can be done by hand. I am an 18 year old woman with strong hands and by the time I was done, I my hands were blue and achy. So it is possible to do it by hand which I do not recamend
413954
I have a weak wrist in my normally "strong" hand, and I can't get this opener to work very well for me. I still need strength to open a jar, and that's what I'm lacking. I'm not sure how it would be with arthritis in the thumbs, but I would just assume it would be a similar situation because the thumbs usually carry much of the strength in twisting. I wish I could recommend something, but at this point, I'm still looking too. Good luck, and if you find something that works, please share!! :)
1536030
It's a spring loaded mechanism. Sometimes, you have to use a blunt object to depress the unlocking protocols, which cannot be done using your finger. If you have a chopstick, or something hard, that will do the job.
1257375
If the door handle is in the locked position, as long as you have programmed it to accept a fingerprint, yes it will be accessible that way. However, the door handle has a swivel on the inside panel that makes unlocking it very easy. I do not know whether or not this can (or should) be disabled.
1889513
Honestly it's quite easy on the hands for me but that's with mild arthritis. The plastic is made of a hard concentrate so winding it is relatively very easy and effortless. I would think even someone with arthritic hands would find it bearable... now rheumatoid might be a different story but then again even an automatic grinder is hard to even push a button for someone with rheumatoid.