Can you leave the extension cord plugged in when you wind or unwind the the cord up?
1836015
The cord twists so if you were winding or unwinding the whole roll, you'd have to unplug it. If you were unwinding just a bit, it might be OK.
1836016
My answer is no because as you wind up the reel the plug end continues to rotate. Otherwise, the reel works as promised and makes for easy and organized storing. Jerry BJerry
1531543
I have been leaving mine plugged in, but perhaps I should have read the instructions. My guess is that the battery life would be improved if you unplugged it, but so far mine has not blown up.
551299
Yes there is a continuous cord that hands off of one side that is alway exposed. It does not hang down too far and hasn't been a nuisance to me since I put it against the wall.
610777
No. As for me, I'd rather wind the cord by hand anyway. I've seen too many vacuums with broken retractors and coils of cord stacked on the front.
75218
No. It's electric so would have to be near a plug in or run an extension cord over.
299009
I can't imagine why not! I'm not very familiar with that but it will wind anything. The plug in part for the outlet sticks out the top and the rest winds on. I love carrying it by the handle. So convenient!
760037
That would be a great feature, but that's not how it winds the cord up -- the cord comes off cleanly and fully when unwound. So you need a separate place to stash the winder when you're using the headphones.
1241727
We recommend unplugging the cord from the wall outlet after use and while cleaning.
867299
No, the cord is extended, but I simply wrap it around the outside of the unit and haven't had a problem. Good idea, though!
567036
The instructions say not to use with an extension cord. I do it anyway. I'm a rebel like that.
2199681
It isn't auto-wind in that it has a spring-loaded or motor driven mechanism. You have to turn the hassle to wind up your extension cord or air hose on the reel. It turns extremely easy and requires little effort.
1155478
Never had any issues. When it is windy you really are not able to use it but indoors it works very well in my experience.I would order a normal cord if the battery ever dies as the one provided has a lot of noise transference.
594085
No. When you unplug the power cable it will shut off the unit. There is a power button on the back that needs to be pushed when plugged back in but it doesnt seem to have a passive mode.
1381607
That's up to you. We leave ours plugged in all the time because that green light is so tiny. But if you want to unplug it just to be extra conscientious, it certainly can't hurt.
183047
You could cut the end off the curly cord if you wanted. There is a ground prong.
315095
No. You have to supply the cord. I used a standard 100 ft. cord and it fits very easily on the winder.
1115376
Yes, of course, but the "plugged" together sections will not smoothly wind or unwind. They will have to be manipulated. What I would do is splice the section together using waterproof tape designed for this use. If the thought of working with electrical wires in this way makes you uncomfortable then you shouldn't do it. The wire I have in one of units is spliced and works perfectly.