Also, question 2: Is there any way to shorten the elastic(?) cord? It has (apparently) stretched so that the pick-up end no longer grips.
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It wasn't easy but I was able to tie a new knot in the end closest to the handle. I did this on mine since out of the box it had a 1/4" gap when fully closed.
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Contact the seller and ask them if you could sell you a few piece-meal? That, or give the manufacturing company a phone call.To keep the elastic flexible, one should keep the poles extended and not folded up when not in use. You may or may not already do this.
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It's LONG, but because it's long doesn't mean it's any less fragile. Meaning the seam areas where cord meets plug needs to be taken cared for. I've had 2 now (in 5 years) and that's always the break down place. (duct tape helps :) )
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HI! The cord is coming out of the side of the back. It is on the opposite side of the side that is showing in the picture.
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I have removed the cord and the material under the cord and added my own bit of cordage. Did not seem to throw off the balance at all. I would say adding a solid material (wood) would throw it off a bit.
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Mine comes off now and then,what i do is hold the base steady try to guide the cord to the middle of the pulley and pull hard. Works for me hope it works for you. Good luck.
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No. I have started to put the cord up over one shoulder and down the other shoulder and the let it trail under my arm out the back. That way I know it is off the ground at the machine so I won't run over it and I don't have to hold it in hand as my hands are busy directing the machine.
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Fasten one end and stretch it out while holding the other end with a pair of pliers after rolling out the length you need.
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Boltar:Good question. Unfortunately the answer is no. At present, the product will pull the cable in until it bottoms out, and doesn't have a part-way stop. (I've had times when I wanted my cord part way out, and I've found that a small binder clip is an effective, though not elegant solution.)
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Bless the little helper! Unfortunately, no it cannot be shortened. Just an FYI to you and others who read this, I have had mine a few months and the handle cracked so it is wound up in duct tape.
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We did not encounter that problem. However, we also ran the cord down the back of my son's jammie top, and only had it in the front of his britches so that he did not accidentally 'pull' on the length of the cord during the night.
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hmmm no, probably you know this already but you can adjust the height, try making it lower or higher , or reducing the tension , might help, but I use it all the time , no problem so far
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There is a "stopper" on the cord which leaves about 12 inches of cord plus the plug exposed. In all honesty, I seldom retract the cord. I figured it would be a part that wears out quickly, so I just coil the cord.
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Mine is stretched out over 16' but I do not believe you will have an issue? If so, simply shorten the cord as Dennis said in an earlier reply. You will do great. Great Shopper!
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I am having the same issue. The cable seems to have a kink in it. I am going to splice the wire or cut it & then reconnect it with the two freshly cut ends. Don't know if the sale just the cable
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The elastic cord just slips through an opening, then goes around a "clamp arm" that hold it. We just seared the ends of bungee to prevent fraying, no knots needed ( but you could put in a knot). Has worked well for us, as straight and looped bungees for a tarp.
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The problem is due to the tension cord not being tight enough. I would check that first.