The small button is very hard to get back into the open position. Any suggestions?
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What I've been doing is using WD-40 on all the 'joints' and so on, usually about every month or so...seems to keep all the parts moving and easy to open and close.
845323
You need to hold the button. Seems not quite convenient, but I think much safer.
985818
I have small hands it did not work well for me, turned out to be very hard to press the buttons.
1435663
It has a position that locks out the retract mode and then you have to reposition it to get it back into the retract mode. Hope this helps.
1706863
Well for me it's somewhat difficult to open. Maybe with constant opening and closing would help.. I hope this helps you.
713911
Mine was difficult also, but I got it to work. The release button is difficult, but don't give up.
132425
Be sure you are pressing right in the center. The button has a tendency to get stuck if not pressed directly in the center.
837868
Press the battery sliding cover in a bit first before trying to slide it down. This makes is open much easier.
1374513
Hi Patricia, Apply pressure to the top (press down firmly and at the same time unlatch). That should do it! Patrick
1813849
same with mine......but I love everything else about the thing......might exchange it....maybe just keep it and do the buttons
1088549
like the other answers, click the button several times in a row then hold it. it really is a pain, but that's the only way...
1370951
The power button is extremely hard to get to for a person with big fingers, I have to use a key or other object to turn it on and off
1492597
Push the upper right button on the front. Possibly any button would do, I haven't tried.
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I think that the buttons are on either side. Just check and push every part. As I recall it was not what you usually expect but try pushing and pulling on the sides.
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Press the button in the right upper corner of the front panel. The button is narrow and long - hard to see.
728893
Hi David! The easiest way that I do it is to pull the release clip to the front of me. I can get it open easier that way. Hope this helps!
716370
Play with the red widget on the back of it...it pops out eventually ...its like a push in and down motion