Are you supposed to turn this thing clockwise or counter-clockwise? My soil is rocky and I'm really struggling with it.
917913
We always dug clockwise, but when we had to get through rocky spots we would turn counter-clockwise intermittently to loosen up the rocks to help break through. You will most likely need a breaker bar and a clamshell digger in conjunction with this auger to get your holes dug. We had all three pieces of equipment to use in our most difficult holes.
917914
Clockwise. If you have rocks, it helps to get a clam digger post hole digger to assist. Water in the hole is very helpful in bad soil conditions. I often dig a small hole first, fill it with water, then dig the next day. This saves a lot of effort. Also, clean it when you are done and sharpen it once in a while with a file. (very quick sharpening)
917915
You turn it clockwise to dig. I have hit a lot of stones in my location as well. A good, strong, heavy digging bar (or length of scrap steel) is a must.
828450
We have soil like that. I wet it for a few minutes until it's soft enough that I don't have to use any force on the tool. If you are not sure how much force is too much, then wet the soil a lot until it's squishy, then try the tool. It won't work as well. Let the soil dry until it works. That's the right amount of force.
624241
I just hammered it right into the ground....Use the pointed side to go into the ground
1687092
hi koni, yes in answer too your question, very adjustable with a small flat bladed screwdriver clockwise is for wider or more of a fanning like misting, counter clockwise will adjust to almost a jetted or straight stream and further distance can be achieved. i have 3 and they perform flawlessly, be somewhat careful with the spike that goes in the ground as they are made of pot metal and wont take much of any bending or they break push in straight and pull out the same easiest if you wet the ground before inserting, i know because i did it the hard way :))))) i hope that was helpful, they really do work well d clark
1402993
Since blendrers turn clockwise, it was designed that center pin were the other direction. You have to remove the cover on the buttom -the one where it vents out the heat- and hold it with pliers or the apropriate wrench. An you got it.
1591449
How? The manual stinks and I can't figure it out. I rotated it manually but it goes back to the original orientation.
624242
Depending on how hard the ground is you should be able to stick it right into the dirt. But here in Ca. Our soil is more like clay/rock/sand. it was pretty hard to,get in and it's crooked now. I need to relocate mine. it was a good price for what it was but really not practical for me. The little water dish gets full of bird poop and I can only use one hook on it? You are better off with a shepherds hook wih multiple hooks. Good luck
229539
As others have mentioned there are 4 plastic screws that drill into the ground to hold it down. I can't recommend this composter though. Definitely go with the Soil Saver. It is cheaper and a much better design. You will need to add several screws to the sides as I mention in my review of it. Algreen Products Soil Saver Classic Compost bin
1574831
On a guess do you have the left and right reversed or the top and bottom reversed? I seem to remember needing to reverse my first attempt. It went on differently than I expected.
2230025
All I can suggest is to keep trying it both clockwise and counter-clockwise. I think that happened to mine once and I kept fiddling with it and it finally unlocked.
2043128
Mine spins freely, in fact I need to oil it a bit as it's dry. I suggest you place a few drops of a light oil where the ring meets the body of the compass, let it sit overnight and then try to rotate it. I note that there are screws on the bottom holding the unit together, and you might need to open it up to access the guts. In any event, you need to lube the ring since both the ring and the body are aluminum and I can feel the galling one gets when you have to bits of Al moving against one another.
1217725
On the drill there is a small yellow button on the underside. You should be able to switch it into three different positions forward off and reverse. If that doesn't happen you may have a defective drill
2112786
As you screw it to the ground keep it as steady as possible, so it goes in straight. If you find it difficult. Try to continually position yourself around as you screw it into the ground.
596279
They turn opposite of each other. Left turns clockwise, right counter clockwise. In my mind, I think of it like putting water in an imaginary bucket under the faucet. If I want water in the bucket, I turn the handles in the direction where the imaginary bucket is...when I want to turn the water off, I turn the handles in the direction away from the bucket. Corny way to remember, but it sticks! And I have yet to get scalded because I turned them in the wrong direction!
2124319
I have a manual aerator (four prongs on an angle, straight handle on top with a T for handholds) same thing I use to turn over the soil in my gardens. I use this once or twice during the season to turn over the material without moving the container.
1025017
Hi, Yes, it can be quite difficult. :-( The last time I did it, I ended up using a pair of large pliars. It's also hard to remember which way to turn it, because it is, sort of, upside down. Try to move the part closest to you from right to left. Once you loosen it a little it gets easier.
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Counter-clockwise. I use a long screw driver to hold the blade from spinning and a ratcheting socket to remove the nut. I also give it a squirt of oil to make it easier to unscrew.