I can't get the nut unscrewed to remove the blade. I am trying to turn it clockwise as directed. Any suggestions?
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As you face the hex-lock .. press the LOCK button to stop the arbor from rotating. "Tighten" the hex just a bit (CCW) then "Loosen" by turning CW as the arrows indicate. It should loosen up for you. I run into the same thing all the time after using the devise a LOT.
1758143
You should be able to unscrew the top part (the cap and carabiner are basically the cap). Just give a firm twist counter-clockwise.
1682310
On my unit the 3 screws that hold the blade will not release. I have tried both directions...thinking they may be reverse thread...still no movement.Tried some penetrant...no luck.Any thoughts
412903
Unscrew it in the opposite direction than you would a regular nut, clockwise. Plumbing attachments often have reverse threads.
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!
1914381
im not sure Neil, I didn't have this issue, did you strip the bolt that the nut attaches to? you may just have to slowly stop turning the nut when you feel the tension. I apologize for not a better answer.
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You hold the blue button down, do not let up, continue holding down and unscrew collet nut from the unit. After removing it, place it back on unit but do not tighten, leave very loose. Put tool with sander into silver thing still in unit as far as will go. Next tighten black collet nut and you should be ready to roll. Hope this helps someone!
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The screw won't come out completely, once the screw just keeps spinning you should be able to grab the top edge and pull. I used my finger nail.
690130
I was not able to loosen the nut or screw. I would recommend just purchasing the blade assembly.
1603614
Have you possibly installed one of the blades upside down? Other than this, I cannot think of any other possibility.
1003439
To take the blade assembly out of the bottom, (cleaning, replacing, etc.) you must first undo the big silver base. It gets on tight, so this plastic wrench makes it trivial, instead of wrestling with it.
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You need a socket wrench with a long extension to reach down into the pitcher. While using a pair of needle nose pliers to hod the part under the pitcher still, use the socket wrench to loosen the nut on top of the blades. Pay attention to how everything comes apart so you reassemble correctly- especially the rubber gaskets.
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Take the wrench out of its holder and loosen up bolt holding the blade. You will have to engage the blade stop that is located on the front side of the saw. Remove the bold and blade and then to install a new blade just reverse this procedure making sure you install the blade in the correct rotation.
1962321
You unscrew the whole top; it will come off in two pieces. Place the blade between the pieces and screw it back together. It is quite easy to do. Hope this helps!
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Did you drill the screw in reverse using the cutting side first? Do that then flid it over to the cork screw side. Using your drill in reverse plunge the extractor into the screw to get a bite then stop the drill .use your drill like a wrench to get the screw to move.once it moves you can use the drill as usuall. Hope that helps
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Just push down hard on the top while gripping and unscrew counter clockwise. Took me a few days to figure it out, and I was very happy when I realized that it wasn't as hard as I was making it.
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Hi, this is Mike. I have not had too change out mine yet but did look at it. If you look at the orange cutting head you will see an orange knob type lever. You will then need to slide it all the way to the unlocked position and it has black print to designate lock and unlocked position. Once in unlocked position you will need to grab the orange circular casing that holds the blade then wiggle and pull outward at the same time and it will unsnap from the main unit. The blade and the orange housing are replaced as an assembly to protect you from being cut by the sharp blade. Once that is removed simply snap in the new blade and housing into them main unit and slide the orange lever back to the locked position and you should be good to go. Hope this helps. Thanks, Mike