I've just bought it but I'm a bit puzzled because the glass jar doesn't seem to lock on to the base and moves slightly back and forth while blending
1871206
Once you set it on the base gently move it back and forth it will lock. One way to tell is to start it empty, if it sounds smoothly, it is in place, if not turn off, adjust and try again. Once you get the smooth sound turn off and add your ingredients and blend away. Hope this helps.
1871207
It does do that, but it hasn't shown any signs of being unstable as a result...and I do some pretty heavy blending!
1871208
It doesn't lock on like many others do. As long as you feel it settle into place you are fine. This threw me for a loop at first as well.
1871209
Sorry to hear that. Mine doesn't move while blending but it does move slightly in the base. I have had a similar problem with a different brand and just holding it while blending helped. But if you are not satisfied give the help line at Oster a call. They were very helpful to me when I contacted them about my top shattered after I washed it, they sent a replacement in less than a week. Hope this helps. It really is a great blender and the company stands behind its products.
1871210
Ours does lock. Twist it around until it falls into place. It shouldn't move.
1871211
I haven't had this experience. Haven't used it much, and so far only for smoothies, but so far I'm satisfied. If the fit remains poor, I'd try to exchange it.
1471908
This happened to me also. I believe that the metal piece that supports the stem is not quite straight but I'm not sure about that. I did notice, before that happened, that I had difficulty getting the pieces to separate...could be the reason. I have not had any more trouble with breakage but the tightness is still there. I wouldn't be surprised if it happened again. I have ordered a new processor, same model, but wanted the same size so that I could still use all my various blades & bowls. Time will tell if that fixes the problem.
1507145
Sorry it took so long to get back to you but i'm ill. Just for you I searched for my mason jar and tried this experiment. RESULTS: it works great as long as you 1. always make sure the rubber seal is secure in place before you start and 2. if you stop at any point to add ingrediants, clean the rubber and bottom otherwise it will slip and get cut in the rotor ( like mine). The good thing about Oster blenders is all parts are replaceable. Hope this answer is helpful
2149841
Yeah, we had that same issue. We tried several different approaches and currently have it 'curled' in the opposite direction and have a large rubber band holding it. Hopefully this will finally make the large lid useful.
809722
the blender is not secure to the base if the light is blinking. You think it is, but if you twist it on more tightly, it'll lock into place, then it'll work.
1522580
It has to go on perfectly straight. It took me quite a few tries to get it on straight and TIGHT but once I got it on straight, it goes on pretty easily now. I love it for making a double batch of smoothies.
773643
I'm having trouble with this too. Just did a little experiment: the problem is the glass cup and not the steel handle, because no matter which handle I use on one particular cup, it slips off. Washing and drying the exterior of the cup didn't help.
825129
My only suggestion would be to make sure you are pushing the little tab on the lid in before it locks. I nearly broke it trying to force it. Other than that, I don't know.
1447549
The material inside the jar should be semi solid NOT SOUPY. Take it back for a refund.
1012616
Bummer! Mine just opened right up, but when I close it, I have to twist firmly to get it to "click" all the way closed. I have a trick I use when I can't get a jar open-maybe it will work for this: hold the container upside down, and smack it sharply on the counter top. You may have to do it a couple of times, but it always works on jars! Just make sure you keep it level, so you don't break the container...good luck & sorry I couldn't help more...
806327
I'm constantly overfilling mine and I haven't had that problem either except the one time I forgot the lid and yep that sure was a mess! If the contents are especially solid such as carrots, I do hold the lid until it gets going just in case. I personally don't feel that other blender is worth the extra money. I love the blendtec!
303711
Yes! I have the same thing. It moves just a bit side-to-side when grinding.
2261262
Check to make sure their is nothing stuck between the locking mechanism and the frame. Also make sure when unlocking to fully press down on the locking mechanism, it may be jammed. I hope this helps good luck
806328
I have not yet encountered this issue and by the time I'm done filling it I'm cramming the lid shut. It might have to do with the density of the solution. It's also possible that having too little in the blender causes it to blend very quickly, throwing the contents around more.
1020201
Unfortunately unable to answer about fitting your particular model number. However, after reading some reviews some people had the same issue I did with the jar not sealing or lid fitting or leaking. I had to give up and just buy a new blender.
775868
No. The jar sits atop the blade area but doesn't lock like many blender designs. We've never had the jar tip over or experience this no-lock design as a disadvantage.
700710
It took me a while to figure that out because you have to push it in to lock it and pull it out to unlock it The reason it took a bit was I thought I had it in place but didn't. I had to rock it back and forth slightly while pushing in before I found the correct position to lock it by pushing in. In regard to the tension knob, that took a little effort because it wouldn't allow me to adjust it either at first because it was tight by default from the factory. Because it's plastic, it's going to move if enough pressure is applied. Why it's so tight from the factory I can only guess is because it's assembled by machine. Until you can get it to rock, you may not be able to lock it in place.