What's the trick to "locking in" a new blade? I have read the directions yet I am having problems.
584208
Do you mean the guides you buy separately? If so clip them on the bottom of the blade , face the clipper down so the button is facing the ground and use your thumbs to slide the guide up and over the edges of the blade. The clip on the bottom of the guide will stretch to fit the different sizes of blades. If you're asking about changing the blade, I'm not sure as I haven't changed mine
82796
Hi Bonnie, if you look at the cutter with the blade and screw side towards you you can see a clear tab above the screw. Make sure your blade is closed, remove the screw turning counter clockwise and then the clear tab can be seen right underneath the screw hole. You push the tab towards the area where the blade opens. I wanted to send you a picture of the instructions but I can't attach it. If you want to you can email me at terryr915@yahoo.com. Terry
2245558
I got it, too, but didn't like it. The closing of the blade is accomplished best by the use of a strongthumbnail to prise away the locking tab, while you're folding the blade shut. Good luck with that...
1579261
Check your manual, but I'm pretty sure you have to completely remove the end of the blade clamp. You can then thread it back on while holding the blade in place. Good luck, the Rockwell is a great tool, but those blades are pricey$
156153
There is a small metal lock where the blade goes that locks into position when you open the blade. You must move it out of the way yup close the blade.
1404279
It sounds like you have it snapped in but not engaged. Pull the blade back without removing it. Take a close look and see if the lever on your 76 is inside the socket of the blade. You will likely see that it is not. Remove the blade. Now put it back in making sure you are sliding the socket on the back side of blade over the lever. I have quickly snapped blades in and out and immediately see it not working. It is a simple whoops/ahah thing. It will snap in even if the lever is inside the socket so it is very easy to do. No biggie. If you find it installed correctly and your number 1 blade works, but another one doesn't then the blade is either broken or not an Oster 76 compatible blade. Oster blades are made of high quality, hardened steel. I have never seen one broken but anything is possible.
430789
Look inside the area at the end of the butt of the blade - the area where the blade is supposed to close into. You will see right in the middle against the back or butt of the blade a metal section that you need to press to the left. Once you press that section inward you will be able to close the blade into the handle. The knife is designed so that metal rib or piece keeps the blade from folding in on you accidentally. Don't worry, it took me some time to figure that out as well. Hope this helps.
537965
Push the stem FIRMLY into the plastic receiving area on bottom side of blade and turn to the right to lock into place. To 'remove' pull back on the 'thumb'release and turn back to the left.
94894
If you hold the blade upside down and release the lock the blade will fall open. That's how mine came right out of the box. Not sure about loosening or tightening the screws and what affect that will have though as I've never tried. In my opinion this knife is great and worth the try, as you can always return it.
829456
Is this a trick question? The right way. LOL. Using the supplied allen wrench, loosen the nut by turning clockwise while pressing the blade lock. Remove the blade and replace in the reverse order.
1870057
There is a spring in the handle that will lock the blade in the open position. It is located in the cutout area of the handle. Just push the spring to the side and the blade can then be closed into the handle. It is similar to a knife which the blade is locked in the open/extended position.
625000
Never had this problem. I'd check to make sure blade is engaged and take battery out & put it back in. May have just jiggled loose.
1399953
Yes the blade locks..... unfortunately the blade lock goes to far and now it won't close anymore.
466280
Hi. The previous responses about the blade lock and/or seating the blade may be the problem. Another thought was that the blades are not the "t" type blades required for the saw. I have had no problems with my saw and really like it.
947121
Haha, a common problem if your not familiar. There is a metal tab that runs along the inside of the handle. Push it to the left then slowly and carefully close the blade forward and shut
1337272
You don't have to move anything. Put the blade in the slot so that the hook is over the clasp, it will be at an angle to the handle. Then holding the back of the blade give the handle a sharp whack on the floor or whatever and it will lock into place. Same goes for taking the blade off only in reverse
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I had the same problem. The seller was very helpful if you write to him he will give you detailed instructions. They cut very well, but are not easy to lock and unlock, at least mine are. I did not give them 5 stars because of this problem. I just don't lock mine anymore.