When your turning this knob, will it unscrew it from the base- so the handle comes off the base?
574310
No, it just starts to losen up and has to be tightened time to time. My last knob never had to be tightened but did come apart after months of use. Bruce
1909947
Unscrew the handle (not all the way) and you will figure it out! JUST ROTATE THE HANDLE A LITTLE BIT AND RE TIGHTEN.
1138367
Yes the round type handle has to be taken off. The lock is used in its place
202614
Yes, it disconnects from the base with a thumb screw and the handle also breaks down easily.
801075
Yes if you currently just disconnect the battery this will allow you to do the same as disconnecting the battery but you will only have to twist the knob.
1053333
Yes. At the counter clockwise end of the knob rotation there is a slight click when the switch switches OFF.
946457
You should be able to tighten that clamp. To do this, first unclamp it, then turn the knob on opposite end of clamp clockwise. Then try clamping it again. You should be able to turn that knob with your hands with it unclamped, if not you can use pliers.
1692563
It unscrews just like a screw out of a hole. Turn it counter clockwise. Mine was tight. I think I used a strap wrench.
880102
It will be hard to remove the inside knob as it was very hard to put in. I would prefer to get the lock with the handle instead of the round knob.
313396
I simply tightened it by twisting handle & had no problem. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
1933464
It should just unscrew off. However, if you screwed it on crooked it may be very tightly and may need to be carefully but forcefully unscrewed.
845496
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.
1069909
If I remember correctly, the handle comes installed on the vertical shaft that is inserted into the vertical upright. The handle is split and held together with 6-7 screws. It could be removed, but you will have about 2 inches of the shaft which is part of the swivel exposed. In a short answer I guess it could be removed.
1954093
The knob on the cabinet has a feature which allows it to turn if someone attempts to force it open. That prevents the handle from breaking off. Gently turn the handle as far as possible in the counter-clockwise direction. When it reaches the end of its range you should feel and hear a slight "click". It should re-engage and work normally after that.
412905
It does unscrew but it turns the opposite way than normal. This is so it won't loosen when flushing.
2239971
Hmmmmmm.......You should only have to rotate the top counter clockwise to unscrew the top.
1939883
Yes, it does. L. M. Perkins answer is wrong... it's not just the knob.. it comes with the clip so it doesn't fall off when you pull it.