Do the handle floats only lock when fully extended? How will partially extending / not extending affect how it cleans?
1869496
Yes, only when fully extended. But as you will see in the instruction manual, you extend both or just one, depending on which rollers you have with your unit.
2195481
No. My handle was always loose and couldn't be tightened all the way. It's junk. Pass on it or send it back! It's defective!
210280
I have moved mine around a bit --cleaning and it does not change the value or the ease of use.
845494
For me, when I use the mill, the handle seems to lock into place. Rather than trying to rotate it and loosen it, I rock it slightly up and down, just enough to break the hold, and then it lifts off.
1642405
The handle relocks when it latches each time automatically. The inside lever always allows free egress.
2022500
The handle is not fixed it is threaded to the rod but you can turn the bore brush in one direction, it is also very long so if you push it thru the barrel you are able to turn it and it will be different when you bring it back thru. The rods also have one that will spin you can use it or leave it off. Without the rod that will spin the system extend up to 28" with out tips. The additional rod make it 4" longer.
2172078
There is a small rectangular piece that protrudes from the top of the handle. Press down firmly on the rectangle while pulling up on the handle at the same time. The full length of the handle will telescope out and lock into place. To put the handle away, press on the rectangular piece while pushing down on the handle.
1168608
Does it work if you use the extra steam trigger? Also, the steam will not flow until the handle is out of the locked position.
268958
It could be an issue with the float that indicates whether or not the unit is full. Honestly the float system is pretty cheap, but working on that might fix your problem.
845493
I had the *exact* same issue. I learned by tapping the unit on the side until the handle jiggles up and down makes it much easier to then simply lift the handle off the top.**UPDATE Fe b 20th** Nevermind, it has now become almost impossible to remove the handle. I now loathe trying to remove the top since it could take anywhere from 3 minutes - 10 minutes... along with a bruised palm of my hand.
1399542
I had the same problem, I used a piece of the packaging foam that came with it, lined the outside of the rod and slid the handle on it, the friction keeps it in place just fine.
1353299
I have the same issue. I have tried to fix it with no luck. Only thing that works is holding the handle at aslight angle. Over all I am not happy with this item.
129271
There are a lot of "Yes" answers. This brace does have some ability to limit a backward extension, but it will not provide "foolproof" limits to this problem. This is why I gave a "no" answer.
826809
Mine does this sometimes, don't know why, I just put it back up using the "plus" key on the handle
1343595
The handle should snap and lock into place. Pressing the blue tab on the wand after inserting handle should lock. If not, it's defective.
439308
As far as I can tell, it extends all the way through the handle. I can't tell exactly how the endcap is attached to the tang, but it's proven pretty sturdy. It doesn't look like it screws on. It might be solid all the way through.
1977639
No, if you pull the handle to the out position, it should lock in place until you push the button to release it! If this is happening, I would send it back for a replacement.