How do I open the timer to push the pins in? The instructions that come with the timers are terrible!
1843184
You first have to pull all the pins up.Then set the marker to correct time of day.Then just push in only the pins when you want the light or what ever to work.
1843185
When you first set it up, all the pins are already pushed down as the factory setting. The "brown" numbers represent night and the white are day. There is a little arrow that reads time now. Turn the "wheel" clockwise until that arrow is on the present time. The instructions say to start by lifting all the pins up, but it's really easier to leave them down and pull up pins, being sure to leave the pins down for when you want the timer ON. Each pin is 30 minutes. So there is no need to open the timer.
1843186
The pins should be pulled out when you don't want it to be on. In when you want the timer to work. You don't need to open it at all. simply push the pins in or pull them out. To lift them up put your fingernail under the outside of the pin and pull up. To put them down push them. I hope that is clear.
1843187
You don't open them up, you just push the buttons down or put a fingernail under the plastic edge to pull them up. I believe that pushed down is on for that hour, but I may have it backwards.
1843188
You shouldn't need to open it. The pins just move up and down by pushing on them or pulling them out (sort of pull them from the edge)
1843189
I had the same problem with the instructions. So instead of simply repeating what the instructions say, I'll attempt to explain for anyone having the same questions I did. The white circle surrounding the AM/PM dial are the pins. I didn't realize this at first, since it just looks like it's part of the dial. Assuming you have the dial facing directly at yourself, set the time frame you want the power off by pulling the pins out TOWARDS you (NOT north/south/east/west). This would have been obvious if the instructions has simply included a basic sketch of the device's pins, but I guess that was just too much trouble. I had the same problem with the instructions. So instead of simply repeating what the instructions say, I'll attempt to explain for anyone having the same questions I did. The white circle surrounding the AM/PM dial are the pins. I didn't realize this at first, since it just looks like it's part of the dial. Assuming you have the dial facing directly at yourself, set the time frame you want the power off by pulling the pins out TOWARDS you (NOT north/south/east/west). This would have been obvious if the instructions has simply included a basic sketch of the device's pins, but I guess that... » Read More I had the same problem with the instructions. So instead of simply repeating what the instructions say, I'll attempt to explain for anyone having the same questions I did. The white circle surrounding the AM/PM dial are the pins. I didn't realize this at first, since it just looks like it's part of the dial. Assuming you have the dial facing directly at yourself, set the time frame you want the power off by pulling the pins out TOWARDS you (NOT north/south/east/west). This would have been obvious if the instructions has simply included a basic sketch of the device's pins, but I guess that was just too much trouble. « Show Less
1843190
You do not need to open the timer to adjust the pins. The timer is packaged with the pins pushed in. Try pulling out on the pins, they should pop out (not completely disconnect, but will be sticking out slightly further).
1843191
You don't open the timer. The little pins push down or pull up in increments of 30mins.
1843192
Mine came with all the pins already pushed in, had to pull them out for it to work. Hope that helps.
1855592
Ok, I don't have the instructions in front of me, but there might be a clip or something that needs to come off before removing the dial. I really don't remember. However, I do remember that it was hard to come off. I suggest taking two dinner knives and putting one under each side of the dial so you can leverage each side up simultaneously. The truth is Intermatic has failed in the design of the latest version of this item. Thank God you can return it if necessary. Good Luck. I think Amazon should stop selling it.Tom
2083326
Small arrow on inside dial...set the time of day here.....push out the little pins for the time you want the lights to come on.....if you want the lights to come on at 9pm until 11 pm push all the pins between 9p and 11p out....nice timer I used for landscape lights and two fountains works like a charm and they are all outside so its water proof also...nice timer any other questions?
1897552
Use a BIG Hammer...that is what I did. This thing is a piece of junk and Hammacher Schlemmer suggested I send it "back" for a refund/replacement. Send it back with all my data loaded in it...RIGHT! Sounds like part of the original design to me...the default PIN timer lockout must be working Great!!!
1831428
I also have never got the timer/clock to work even after uninstalling, reinstalling, switching wires, reading instructions over and over, praying and being overall pissed. Have been manually using it as a switch for the off/on operation until I rip it out for the last time and toss it. Clock does not seem to keep time.
148114
Use a file. Took me about 10 minutes. I used a thin circle file and removed the small tab on the end of the pin and it should come right out.
1673663
Are there instructions with the machine? I usually set the timer and then press on...
1003514
Confusing when you first start isn't it!! Pin head goes to the back, feed the pin through the hole in the crystal, bend the pin so it is now parallel with the sides of the crystal (facing up towards the top of the crystal). Then bend the pin over the top of the crystal making a hook,feed the hook through the light hole, ensuring the end of the pin meets the pin head on the back side of the crystal....this ensures all the crystal hang evenly. Once you figure it out and get into a rhyme it is goes pretty quickly....you are left with sore fingers and a beautiful light. All worth it, I promise!
482886
mine had instructions telling me how to do it. did you not get instructions? it pretty much is just setting the time and how long you want it to drop the food. then set the next time and how long. and then you can do it a third time too.
1673661
Are there instructions with the machine?I usually set the timer and then press on...
1948504
Ron,Have you checked your on pins to see if they have the small foot that hits the switch,it seems that if the timer is turning to turn it off unless there is something wrong with the on off pins it should function .Do you have 4 pins two red and two black?John O'
875779
1) Hold the lid vertically upright and align the small, horizontal pins with their appropriate open connectors. 2) Press one side of the lid down EXTEMELY HARD to get the pin to snap into its connector. 3) Then repeat for the other side.
2280675
I set mine on "timer" and then switched it to "on". It worked for a while but about half of my timers wouldn't hold the actual time so they wouldn't come on at the right time.
2112002
There are not pins like many timers have, you just flip the little (tiny) levers out for on, and in for off. I actually like this a lot- I generally lose the pins!
800869
Yes, there's a black tab that's pulled to bypass the timer...push back in to set the timer...
1845315
It's a 24 he clock in 15 minute increments. Just push in the pins you want it to work. You can push in every other pin for fifteen minutes on/off all day or blocks of time
626236
Have had mine for a few days, and I can't get the timer button to work. Any clues?