How do I get the cord to be longer without pulling it, which it says you're not supposed to do?
1072897
Sorry Virginia, we bought these for our son, and never even saw them. Can't help you with this.
1072898
I think what they mean is not to pull from the battery pack. It is not possible to get the wire out of the little wind up thing without pulling. I had to snake the wires inside my pant leg, annoying! I thought the battery pack should attach to the ankle instead and I was going to make the modification, but the weather warmed up. Now they just sit on a shelf. They DID work, though.
1072899
You will have to pull at the cord wrap area (the plastic piece along the cord, the egg shaped thing) one side retracts and one side pulls it out farther. Good luck.
360678
may I suggest that you just tie the cords together? Grab the plugs (already connected) and with both wires together, gently tie a big knot. THe strain will then be on the cords and not on the plug. Save yourself money and time
1550306
Same issue here... i have to use a full wine bottle to angle the cord every time which is super annoying. If anyone knows of a solution please kindly let me know as well. Thanks!!!
961606
low- my cord is retractable, you must fully extend the cord each time, then step on a tab to retract it.
928139
Yep. Just adjust it to the length you need before inserting the tip of the cable into it's receptacle. Once it's in, you can't adjust the length with the side button.
1647379
You have to take it all apart and then reattach all the wires. Too much trouble for me. I just bought a HD extension cord, without an end at Home Depot, and attached a new plug. Plus, I needed a longer cord anyway, to reach a plug. I did not want a cheap cord. Still under $10, and it's super safe too!
1851123
The cord on mine is 8 feet or more (a couple feet longer than my full armspan). It's too long, gets in the way.
1136238
Did you pull the cord hard enough? The first one I had we had to pull the cord really hard. I wound up exchanging it for another. The new one I received was much easier to pull.
526101
There is a "stopper" on the cord which leaves about 12 inches of cord plus the plug exposed. In all honesty, I seldom retract the cord. I figured it would be a part that wears out quickly, so I just coil the cord.
1895912
Well, it's a good sturdy switch. I don't know about that kind of cord - they're usually fatter than normal, aren't they? It might work if you need a way to switch off a vacuum and this is your last hope. I don't know why you just can't pull the plug, but of course that's up to you. i think I'd try it if a regular appliance repair service had no answer for you. But if it's not actually strong enough to handle the required amount of electricity, what would happen - fire? I'd definitely find out about that before putting it on the vac cord!
1249075
Hi,You need to supply your own extension cord. It plugs in at the handle, with a little loop to help hold it in place. I used a velcro strip to hold it better, as it would sometimes come loose. Really, though, pay attention to complaints about the auto-feedling line. It's a pain. For what this thing costs, it could work better.
1562879
At 14 feet of cord extension there is a yellow caution tape indicating you are close to the end. I have pulled the cord 6" past that yellow line. Since the cord is "auto rewind" I have not desired or attempted to pull the cord out further.
2247253
You can just shorten the cord by tying a new knot if it sags. I never leave the clothesline outside in the sun or weather which will make the cords last much longer. This is an excellent product. I've had mine a couple of months and love it. Much better than the Greenway brand.
1159687
I believe it is quite short (I can't check it now), but it is easy to use an extension cord. That's what I did.
1042409
Truthfully I cannot tell you how long he cord was since I did not keep the darn thing. I could not push it or pull it on my floors.
530209
You can buy a longer cord. At any electronic seller. Just take with you the original cord for be shure its the same.
1523753
Unfortunately, I do not believe that you can adjust the length of the cord. It is what it is.