I wonder about holding the switch down when using, instead of a plain on/off switch. Is a lot of pressure required? Thank you.
1075348
They are easy to use. No problems at all. They do well for the intended use.
1075349
I have not found it difficult to operate these clippers. I have significant arthritis in my hands and can operate them without a problem. The potential for an injury with an off/on switch would be significant I would think. These are BY FAR the best trimmers I have owned!
1075350
Fairly easy to operate....I just love these, and they've made trimming my small boxwood a breeze.
1481208
Yes. The switch slides down the back with your thumb. Very smoth easy operation. Yes you have to hold it down to operate and release to shut it off.
970814
You have to squeeze it, however ther is a small switch that you can move to have the lite stay on.
532645
Actually it can do either. I think the trick is to make sure the switch is in the off position before plugging in the power. It is easily left in the on position after previous use where it shut itself off (but switch stays "on"). If you make sure it is off first, then it always shuts off correctly after reaching desired pressure. So check switch is off, connect power, connect air hose, check pressure desired, turn on. If I have to turn off then on, it keeps running after reaching desired pressure.
1185586
You have to keep pressure on it. I mounted mine so I didn't have to use the pressure switch, I used the thumb switch to activate it and leave it on.
548455
That's right - you have to continuously hold the on/off switch in the off position, and it's very awkward and uncomfortable.
351284
Not sure, i use a pressure switch on mine so it's only on while the switch is pressed but otherwise im guessing it's designed to not stay on?
293510
A battery is unnecessary. You apply and enjoy pressure freely manually. A button differs in a pleasant part, respectively. If you have any questions please feel free to ask.
2273503
I have this hand grip and love it. As with all my electronics, I always turn them off when not in use. It is just in case. I have not experienced any problems with the unit by shutting off both switches. I would advise that you do the same. Can only help.
1848836
No pressure switch. It has a switch on it. Push up from the bottom for on down for off. it has a quick release so the cord would prob get in the way.
987961
Pressure may not be what you desire. It does well for me drawing from a shallow well (32ft) It does have a pressure switch to shut it off.
1094504
Well,...that's just it. It's an odd design because there is NO trigger. The power button is on the back of the unit and you would use your thumb to slide it on and off. The slide button will indeed lock in either the on, or the off, position.
450155
The light stays on solid when the switch is depressed... BUT, the switch doesn't stay depressed by itself. You must keep constant pressure on it.
845323
You need to hold the button. Seems not quite convenient, but I think much safer.
680264
The directions say to use both hands, one with your thumb on the switch and the other on the other side if the handle to kept it steady. That's how I did it since I'm not strong. I think you might be able to hold it with one hand - it's lightweight - but you'd have to have one strong hand and arm and be careful.
1888088
I used it that way as long as you don't exceed the amp rating of the switch. I also added a JT&T; Products (2652F) - Toggle Switch Position Indication Cover, Red to it. When the cover is down, I know the switch is off at just a glance. I'm a retired USAF mechanic and the aircraft style cover looks cool on the dash.
597683
Yes, you need to keep your finger on the switch. It's really for small cleanup jobs.