Anyone know what the little cap on the end of the handle is for? My pinky keeps pushing it off during use. Is it needed? Thanks!
1069971
Ours kept falling off, so we just threw it away. It may be for using with a broom handle for a taller surface. Works fine without it!
1069972
I threw mine out right away and I just make sure it is always facing down when not in use as to not collect moisture and grow moldy. I have had mine for 4 months and all is great.
1330903
I would guess it is a safety issue. But why would you want to use it when the cap is on? I enjoy mine & haven't had a problem
1814757
Mine has never popped off. I'm not sure if it's fixable after that happens. I would think so though. I would put some baby oil on the plastic points wher the handle pivots in and then try to slide the handle back in positon. If that fails....... write te manufacturer and see what they say.
2218221
The handle collapses or extends as you twist it. You need to have some muscle to do it so you may have to have someone assist. The best place to grip it is near where the silver part meets the blue part. also tightens there. Good Luck.
1977639
No, if you pull the handle to the out position, it should lock in place until you push the button to release it! If this is happening, I would send it back for a replacement.
1795452
It's on the handle, just where you would logically touch it with your thumb. Very convenient!
1876023
It is a reduced tang that goes to the cap. You can find a couple images of one taken down if you search google. I contacted Buck directly to see if there was still a pin going through the end of the tang and was assured that there was, but that the cap was polished so well it could rarely be seen. So, the tang is thick (not a rat tail or anything) but narrower to go through the handle. It has a hole in the end and a pin is run through the cap and hole to hold it together, making it VERY strong. The cap won't fall off unless you find and pound the pin out.
1480669
Hi - No, it shouldn't lock up you every time. I have had the same issue with the handle sticking on my end. Mine doesn't stick (or lock) all the time, just some of the time. I'm guessing there's an internal part that is not releasing properly after the handle is squeezed. I never returned mine because while it's very frustrating, it doesn't happen often enough. I'm sure if I was proactive and cleaned it to make sure the line wasn't clogged it might work better. Anyway, if the handle locks up all the time I would return it or contact the manufacturer. I hope this was helpful.
21406
The top cap is a separate piece and larger in diameter than the stem mount dia. This means you can't take the stem off the top!! Just a mention as I didn't think of that. Not a huge issue, but something to be aware of
2131217
there is a small tiny slot on the inside handle. use a small flat head screwdriver to push into the slot which will release a catch and while holding it in pull the handle off. sometimes it is very tight but be persistent and the handle will come off. then reverse the handle and push back on.
1470207
That little cap you mean? That is for added leak protection when transporting the cup. You take it out to drink. When the spouts are new they take a little "breaking in" first. Pinch it a few times and also let some of the air out every so often. Hope that helps!
266084
Thanks for the info! I opened up the housing and found that the plastic pin that forms a 'pivot' for the orange handle was partially broken. No hope of repair without buying new parts. So (like you), I rigged the switch to be permanently on! Still have all my fingers & toes after one mow.
1398779
Unless they've changed the product, I suspect it means that the handle can be replaced with a plastic replacement. Probably in case of damage. The one I purchased is a metal handle, head, and handle cap (screws onto the opposite end of the handle from the head). The only complaint I have is that the handle cap keeps vibrating loose when I tap out the hair, but that could easily be resolved with application of super glue.
2151053
The top of the knob comes off...you can see a slight line at the joint. Use a small screw driver or knife blade to gently remove it. There is a screw below the cap.
380144
There's a safety you need to pivot down(?) while squeezing to remove the pressure. You can see the safety on the bottom in the picture on this item between the lower handle and the point where the two halves meet.
1344027
any news about spare parts?I broke the handle of the portafilter and would like to get a new one, anybody knows where to get that?
313397
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