How much pressure does it take using your foot to open? Will the can support the weight of my foot without causing can to move? Can a child open it easily with their foot?
1670698
Hardly and pressure to open, does not move and yes a child can open without any effort.
1670699
As Penny mentioned, doesn't take a lot of pressure is it stays in place very well.
1670700
Light pressure from an adult and I have had no issues with the can moving while operating the foot lever. Yes I think a child can easily operate the foot lever.
1670701
A child of 8 or so should be able to open the can with foot pressure. An adult can open it with their fingers if applying a firm pressure. The can will not move from excessive pressure on the pedal but it will move if pushed hard enough with the toe.
2199374
I have not had trouble. Others have said press real hard on lid, maybe with foot pressure and it should open
269144
A significant amount of pressure is required to turn the crank. About the same amount that is required to use a standard can opener. But the handle and crank are easier to grasp for a person. I recently stopped using this can opener because I was having so much trouble getting it to open cans. I purchased a Kuhn Rikon (Swiss design) safe edge opener on Amazon. It arrived this week and is MUCH easier to use. I really like it a great deal better than the Zyliss. I like Zyliss products, but I definitely do not recommend this particular Zyliss product. See my post within the last week on this topic. A significant amount of pressure is required to turn the crank. About the same amount that is required to use a standard can opener. But the handle and crank are easier to grasp for a person. I recently stopped using this can opener because I was having so much trouble getting it to open cans. I purchased a Kuhn Rikon (Swiss design) safe edge opener on Amazon. It arrived this week and is MUCH easier to use. I really like it a great deal better than the Zyliss. I like Zyliss products, but I definitely do not recommend this particular Zyliss product. See my post within the last week on... » Read More A significant amount of pressure is required to turn the crank. About the same amount that is required to use a standard can opener. But the handle and crank are easier to grasp for a person. I recently stopped using this can opener because I was having so much trouble getting it to open cans. I purchased a Kuhn Rikon (Swiss design) safe edge opener on Amazon. It arrived this week and is MUCH easier to use. I really like it a great deal better than the Zyliss. I like Zyliss products, but I definitely do not recommend this particular Zyliss product. See my post within the last week on this topic. « Show Less
1220848
It is not assisted opening in the sense of a spring-loaded action. It does have a thumb tab that can be used to help open it easily with one hand although it is also just as easy to open with one hand without using the thumb tab. Once it is opened about an inch manually, it is very easy to open the rest of the way with a flick of the wrist. I consider this the best of both worlds, since a spring assisted opening might make it illegal to carry in some areas.
1252544
I don't think they will be able to easily open it. It needs to be lifted up in order to open and it is pretty heavy for a child. I have a 3 year old and there's no way she can open it.
84783
I bought one for my mom last Sep. she just used a few times and the foot broke. I contacted Amazon and they requested me to sent the broken one back and sent a new one to me. Hope it helps.
1712371
I don't think it's supposed to be that hard to open. Mine is very easy to open with little to no resistance at all.
153506
You do it from the sole of the foot and you can be sitting. I'm not sure I know what to tell you about how much it should move to be considered flexible; I think it's just a judgment that you can hopefully make when you press on it.
764545
If you hit the top of the safe while turning the handle at the right moment, it opens pretty easily. This safe is more of a toy... Here is a youtube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcYB9ceiAiY
1770552
It will open cans 7-1/2" tall. It could open taller cans if it is set on something. I don't know about the weight of the can.
1638859
I have had no difficulty with raising it with the foot lever, however I am having difficulty lowering it.
127958
I have no problems using it barefooted using relatively light weights of under 200 lbs. In fact, I prefer barefoot for doing toe raises since I get a better feel for the weights that way. I also modified the foot platform by bolting a wooden 2x6 plank across the entire width for greater flexibility in foot placement -- wide stance to narrow stance. Also, get some axel grease and apply it to the sliding tubes or the thing will squeal like a stuck pig. Otherwise, it's a good unit for the price and it does not take up too much space. Just be sure to cover the head rest with large pillows for additional comfort. I have no problems using it barefooted using relatively light weights of under 200 lbs. In fact, I prefer barefoot for doing toe raises since I get a better feel for the weights that way. I also modified the foot platform by bolting a wooden 2x6 plank across the entire width for greater flexibility in foot placement -- wide stance to narrow stance. Also, get some axel grease and apply it to the sliding tubes or the thing will squeal like a stuck pig. Otherwise, it's a good unit for the price and it does not take up too much space. Just be sure to cover the head rest with large pillows for... » Read More I have no problems using it barefooted using relatively light weights of under 200 lbs. In fact, I prefer barefoot for doing toe raises since I get a better feel for the weights that way. I also modified the foot platform by bolting a wooden 2x6 plank across the entire width for greater flexibility in foot placement -- wide stance to narrow stance. Also, get some axel grease and apply it to the sliding tubes or the thing will squeal like a stuck pig. Otherwise, it's a good unit for the price and it does not take up too much space. Just be sure to cover the head rest with large pillows for additional comfort. « Show Less
919598
I find it easy to open. To close, the locking lever is easy to raise but collapsing the legs can be a little tricky. I do it with my leg or by pressure with the palm of my hand. I can close it with a broken thumb, so arthritic fingers probably wouldn't be a problem.
953107
To open, you press on a lever like part of the blade. Basically top center of assembly in picture of it when open. Its mild pressure and almost an assisted open. Much easier than thumb opening. I have used mine daily for quite a while and works flawlessly.
1412063
This is impossible to answer with any degree of certainty. It depends upon the height of the person, the height of the door and the strength of the person. I am rather short, almost 74 and the oven is above my stove. I do not have a problem and the door does not feel difficult to open. Not much pull is required to open, and not much force is required to close. Whether this is true for every unit I cannot say. Sorry to be so arbitrary, but there are too many variables.
451542
Its foot operated. If ur child is over 3 I would not recomend this toy. Its slow and the music is nerve racking.
892170
It's super easy. Apply the foot brake, pull up on the two side handles and it will just collapse and fold itself up on the ground. Make sure the lock on the side is clicked (which usually happens on it's own when it collapses) and it's done! It's really easy to flip open as well. Baby Gizmo has a good video on You Tube that shows all of it.