How do you use the can opener part of this?
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When you open the knife, the bottom part is the can opener and you use it like any over can opener.
926474
There is a lock on the top that uses a key and you twist the whole lock to open the can. If it is locked, it won't turn.
750149
It is tricky but can be done. You will need to use your elbow at most to hold the can if it's liquid inside. If its not liquid then you should be able to. I won't lie it will be hard to turn the side Mechanism that opens the can. The final removal part I was able to do one handed. How ever I am right handed, and this item is made for right handed people. With that said, you both should try culinare's "One Touch Automatic Can Opener". Video of product - http://www.culinare.com/movies/one_touch_full/. It looks as if you don't place it on correctly to the can it may cause opening issues for the item. Or if you use it to open oily cans/dirty/etc it can jam it up. Reviews can be found here -
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This opener cuts the lid off TOGETHER WITH the top edge. Instead of using it to try to cut inside the edge, use it to cut on the side of the can around the bottom of the top edge. You'll find it works much better than other kinds of can openers, and allows the can to be resealed with the top.
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You may have trouble getting it to close onto the can. Sometimes, it takes a little force to break the seal of the can. The smooth operation of the crank arm allows you to turn the handle without moving your hand or wrist. I did a practice can by forming my right hand in a "C" shape while opening the can with a straight wrist. It was harder to open than usual but I could open a can with a minimal amount of strength. It is a lot easier to use than the old can openers from the 70's.
1778456
Just take the bottom and top half and twist. It can be kind of difficult to open, I still struggle with mine.
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The blade should retract releasing the can opener from the can when it makes a complete circle around the can. The blade should be retracted before you start. If it is not, push down on the little lever until it is.
2281966
Yes you only need one hand. All you do is place it on top of the can and push the button. The opener will do the rest.
896086
Try using one of those rubber jar lid openers. It is hard to get the hang of it. It really does work! Good luck.
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Sorry to be so slow answering. We were away for several days and just got in. I think we opened by placing a screw driver in each slot (one under clip, one at one end) simultaneously and twisting carefully. As I recall, the unit opened into two halves. Incidentally, when I tested the battery it was OK so we had a failed unit and had to order a complete replacement opener.
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It takes a little practice but what worked for me is to; spread the handles, position the opener on top of the can just about as it is here in the picture, then close the handles slowly while keeping it flat on the can. You should feel the blade "bite" into the can. It may take a few times, but you will find it. Rotate the twister clockwise all the way around. Then, if you look, you will see, beneath the twister, a set of mini pincers, turn the opener sideways and open these pincers to grab onto the lid and gently lift like a bottle opener, the lid should pop off. I am a 65yr old widower, if I can do it you can do it. Patience, & good luck. PS The best can opener I ever owned. It takes a little practice but what worked for me is to; spread the handles, position the opener on top of the can just about as it is here in the picture, then close the handles slowly while keeping it flat on the can. You should feel the blade "bite" into the can. It may take a few times, but you will find it. Rotate the twister clockwise all the way around. Then, if you look, you will see, beneath the twister, a set of mini pincers, turn the opener sideways and open these pincers to grab onto the lid and gently lift like a bottle opener, the lid should pop off. I am a 65yr old... » Read More It takes a little practice but what worked for me is to; spread the handles, position the opener on top of the can just about as it is here in the picture, then close the handles slowly while keeping it flat on the can. You should feel the blade "bite" into the can. It may take a few times, but you will find it. Rotate the twister clockwise all the way around. Then, if you look, you will see, beneath the twister, a set of mini pincers, turn the opener sideways and open these pincers to grab onto the lid and gently lift like a bottle opener, the lid should pop off. I am a 65yr old widower, if I can do it you can do it. Patience, & good luck. PS The best can opener I ever owned. « Show Less
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the line that is along the blade portion is where you put one finger to pull. Uou need to hold the screwdriver portion with the other hand
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There is a clip inside that engages when you open . You need to pull it to the side with a fingernail as you are closing it back up.
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honestly i recommend you don't bother. but if you insist, you have to to be near perfectly level and near perfectly square to the tangent line. then while maintaing that position, slide the lever closed. don't let that motion tweak the alignment or you'll have to start over. i sent that piece of junk back and now have the easiest to use can opener. it's the Kuhn Rikon opener. all you have to do is be anywhere near the edge of the can and start turning the crank. it grabs immediately and makes quick easy work (as it should) of removing the lid.
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I've used a butter knife between the bottom of the lid and the side of my thumb to pry it open. Just be careful not to spill it everywhere!
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Make sure the batteries are good and in correctly. You must place the opener on top of the can and press down on the gray button(on my opener it's gray) with slight pressure, it should engage and then release and it should continue until the top is free and allow it to stop on its own.
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Yes to open the can. You will have to be creative removing the lid from the can opener magnet, but can probably shake it off with one hand.