mine has a stuck battery door, i have to stick a knife in the hinge and pry it to get the outside cover to come off, anyone encountered and fixed this
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You need to make sure that slide the outer hinge out correctly!! I had that problem too, until I figured out how to seal it properly!!
1492262
I had the same problem. It probably isn't the door itself, but the plastic cover piece that you are supposed to put in before you close the hopper door.
1239714
You have to remove to one rubber cover on the end of the handle, then the safety screw. once this is done you can slide the battery cover off.
1112408
Mine did this after some use. Here's what I did. Open the door all the way and use pliers to move that flimsy hinge at the bottom slightly to the right. Gently. It's really of poor quality. Now the door closes all the way. Clever me.
1752667
try removing & re-installing the batteries Make sure they are properly installed, positive & negative direction Make sure the door is closed tight for a good connection
1316685
Tony, slide the top cover off. It is under it. Put in your batteries, and re-insert the top cover into place so no inclement weather can get into it.
1931322
Take door off and remove the battery ,then replace the battery and the door. If that don't work contact Garman. They are very helpful
2210956
I cut out the parts that interfere withe the battery. It seems that plastic that appears to go around the battery doesn't. It interferes and won't close. I've bought 2 so far and had to do the same for both so it could install. I'm happy with mine because I cut those pieces out.
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If I remember right, you had to open the battery door thingy and there was a piece of plastic that you needed to pull out. I could be wrong though. Otherwise maybe try pressing the reset button? Just an idea.
743432
I had the same issue. I am going to try to use a different five prong screwdriver to unscrew the battery. Good Luck!
673393
You should be able to pop the top cover off the bolt for the hinge and tighten it up. I hope this helps. If not i will try to give you a bettter fix. I have not personally had this problem.
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Unscrew the back cap - the one with the on/off button. The battery carrier will then slide out, be sure to put it back in the same way it came out.
1629951
Might be battery contact. Add a little piece of paper to keep it firmly inserted
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.
1079846
I have the same problem. I couldn't fix the safety hinge . If anyone can help will be highly appreciateThanks
1242401
My batteries have lasted a long time in between charges, perhaps it's the battery or the connection. Make sure the connectors on the battery are reaching the inside connectors in the hole reel. I had to put a piece of cardboard between the battery and the door for my first one. My newest one fits perfectly though.
1436043
nope havent had any issue with battery door on this model, though i rarely have to change batteries on it