Is there an effect on longevity of the product if I were to use it fully extended and facing 180 degrees for the vast majority of the time?
496759
I've had this extended for several months and constantly adjust height and direction. The pneumatic gauge is pretty quality
496760
I don't use it that way but it is a very sturdy piece of hardware and you shouldn't have a problem.
496761
I have used it like that since I've bought it about 6 months ago and it is fine also because of the gas spring it sould never sag or anything
1267439
No, you can get 110 degrees at most. No closer will give you a 180 degree swing, it is a physical impossibility.
1429883
The trimmer in itself works very well but with the extended handle it is heavy. If you mean to just flip the unit upside down, yes you can. However a button that is located near the side of the trigger must be depressed before the trigger will engage, which may be a bit of a trick if turned 180 degrees. Once the trigger is engaged the button no longer needs to be held. The trigger does not lock in position so it must stay depressed while in use. The extended handle in the normal direction of use will rotate the trimmer about 45, 60 and 90 degrees in the downward direction and in the upward direction approximately 45 and 60 degrees. The trimmer itself cuts really well and I rarely use the extension. The trimmer in itself works very well but with the extended handle it is heavy. If you mean to just flip the unit upside down, yes you can. However a button that is located near the side of the trigger must be depressed before the trigger will engage, which may be a bit of a trick if turned 180 degrees. Once the trigger is engaged the button no longer needs to be held. The trigger does not lock in position so it must stay depressed while in use. The extended handle in the normal direction of use will rotate the trimmer about 45, 60 and 90 degrees in the downward direction and in the upward... » Read More The trimmer in itself works very well but with the extended handle it is heavy. If you mean to just flip the unit upside down, yes you can. However a button that is located near the side of the trigger must be depressed before the trigger will engage, which may be a bit of a trick if turned 180 degrees. Once the trigger is engaged the button no longer needs to be held. The trigger does not lock in position so it must stay depressed while in use. The extended handle in the normal direction of use will rotate the trimmer about 45, 60 and 90 degrees in the downward direction and in the upward direction approximately 45 and 60 degrees. The trimmer itself cuts really well and I rarely use the extension. « Show Less
1919278
The way I installed it only allowed me to open up to 90 degree. It does not stay open for every position I want it to.
1752618
Probably if you have to extend it all the way and have to cut from that position most of the time but not extended should be fine!
1257256
I don't think so. The arms are attached to a central box on one side of the central pillar. You could certainly have one facing a bit in the other direction (I can't test how far with my setup) but not 180 degrees from each other.
1061704
I use it exactly that way . There is no problem whatsoever. It's a great product, extremely well made and you will be well pleased with it's performance.
629159
It will rotate a great deal, but maybe not completely turned the opposite way (180 degrees).
2248431
I've had mine about 5 months. I use it all the time, Its almost a security blanket. No problems with the hinge. The orientation is really just a small annoyance. Tilting the machine forward about 120 degrees or hitting CTRL-ALT-up arrow fixes it
1592571
like one of the other posters said, you can turn the unit 180 degrees but the outlet will still be to one side of the casing. i think it is all molded plastic so it is hard to change any part's position
568830
I've been using it for a year and a half, and I haven't noticed any lasting impressions in the mattress. I rotate it occasionally like I've heard you're supposed to do with memory foam, which may or may not impact it.
896881
I've been using it in a porch light application upside down and it's been working fine for 4 months. Time will tell if the heat will cause it to fail. But so far so good.
1041879
Yes, from upright position it can flip 180 degrees. You are looking for 90 degrees change in position. That is not a problem.
476385
I haven't personally stretched it to its limits but when installing I did get pretty decent angles before I settled it close to the wall. I don't have brick walls so I keep as little stress on the wall as possible. Hope this helps.
1033130
You might be a couple degrees away from a complete 180, but it is pretty close. When you are on it, it feels like complete inversion. It can be adjusted.
14443
Sorry I don't know but sure don't see the harm in it. Mine is just over 2 years and use it often.
1478911
It can be adjusted to a 90 degree and then slanted backwards a bit. Nothing else passed the 90 degree mark.