Any secret trick to getting the grate to stay pulled away from the blade? Mine keeps returning to original faulty position within a few minutes.
1862699
I have not had this problem with my 4 Lasko's. It must have been bent during shipping or just a defective fan. Sorry. I have had wonderful Lasko's.
1862700
I never experienced that issue, but as it's plastic I'd expect you can bend it, or return it if it's faulty.
1862701
I wedged some paper between grill and box frame on two sides, just less than 1/4 inch. That seemed to push the grill away from the blade enough. Maybe that will help. The loosening of the screws sounds good too.
388676
Just get a grill cleaning brush. I use my brush to clean the grates after I use my grill and I've never had an issue getting anything off.
2278145
I had mine come off when I first got it, I put a wood block under it and press the chuck down on it. Haven't had the problem agin. Hope this helps.
1395288
make sure it isn't cracked underneath the blades where its two screws ..I haven't had that problem nor heard until now..i wouldn't hesitate to buy again..make sure u have them gapped correct as well could slighty thow u off..hope that helped
2232661
Disconnect the wires from the battery and short them together. That will keep the blades from turning. REPEAT...Disconnect from battery FIRST!
1711806
I bought this saw last July and we've used it a dozen times or so with no problems... Anyway, today it refused to relinquish the blade for a while. After rinsing the blade release area with hot water (we use it to cut frozen meats) it gave up the blade. We're thinking a bone fragment may have gotten lodged up in the release mechanism.
2202757
That's happened to me in the past and stemmed from the trap components being bent slightly out of alignment. I corrected it by observing where the friction/contact is occurring, and with a pair of pliers bending things very gently until the contact is eliminated.
239999
It sounds as thought the sear isn't resetting. Check the action of the trigger bar, it may need to be adjusted. There are instructions how to do this on the Apex website.
664373
I had the same problem but it want break just pullit a part at the open slot on the sides it will take a few saconds but will come apart
1077648
I struggled with it too and gave it to my husband. He detached it easily so it isn't the blade; it was me. He thinks he might have pushed it in a little before twisting. Good luck. It really works great when it works!
695710
you must be using it incorrectly. I've used it a hell of a lot more and it works very well. Just remember to fill with water and turn the flow valve prior too trying to attempting the clean the grates.
729013
I had the same issue. There is a catch in the handle of the knife. The catch is in the underside of the handle directly "facing" the sharp edge of the blade. Push it to the side and the blade goes back into the handle.
1457143
Bob's answer is the first line of defense. I've also experienced that with the blade height adjustment, especially if you rip a lot of mdf. If it's that way out of the box, I'd ask "Is it sticky when the fence is removed?" If not, I'd adjust the back setscrew on the fence rails as one rail is probably fighting the other. Mine is as smooth as glass, so it's not systemic.
2066645
It is possible that the blade is not all the way in. Mine had to be turned a little and carefully pushed in to the appropriate position. But once I got it on and tried to start it IT froze up on me. I could 't get it appear and ended up sending it back dirty. I DIDN't get another. I got a different brand. I hope you have a better experience than I did. Good luck.
375626
Move it back and forth while pulling it out, be careful not to cut yourself tho. The blade is VERY sharp!
466282
I have had no issues with the blade falling out as long as it is seated correctly. Check by hand when tool is unplugged if blade is tight.
236746
push the sharp end in the slot. then push the sharp end down to the other side and move it up and away from the slot. there is a small bar under there that keeps it locked [look in the open end and you'll see the little bar].........it's kinda hard to explain. it'd be easier to "show and tell"!