does the machine operate (do the blades spin) if the cover is not on? we need to confirm safety features - tia
792489
The ice is placed on top to place the lid back on to begin crushing ice otherwise the machine will not start, security is until the lid is not put the machine not start.
2041106
To me that sounds like there is a glitch. Do you shut down the machine when not in use?
2228692
Yes, the blade stops moving when the mower stops. No excess spinning involved. As long as he doesn't stick any body part in the blade area while it is moving he'll do just fine.
639037
ours did spin, it was a bit annoying. couldn't find a way to keep it stationery. Since it broke after second use I threw it away. Wish I'd known.
944904
It should spin. I would say it is defective. The onky I ssue I had is that the parts are backwards for the mobile connections. But ours spins well.
542357
Yes. It should spin rather freely. You'll need to be able to move it in reverse by hand should it jam with brush - follow safety procedures always.
1652540
no. Blades foam fiber and motor really weak. I could stop it with one fingerband no damage. The fan shaft was loose and made a lot of noise. Kept us awake. Complained to amazon and Coleman, got no response. Threw it away and have sworn off coleman.
1202738
Does it turn without ice in it . If not l would say the switch or motor is bad
1371793
It might be ok without blade guard but I wouldn't do that. It spins real fast so it can be very dangerous.
1441483
No, You have to reverse the direction of the blades - you cannot do that without taking off the wheel.
114905
No -- there is a trim adjustment on the controller that eliminates any spinning.
1061506
Most motors are electro magnetic and have a gap between the rotor and stator which allows it to spin freely. If it's not turning 360 degrees with the belt unhooked, then there's defenently an obstruction.
2159855
you have to make sure everything is put on correctly, if the spinner is even slightly off or not on enough it has problems.
405032
There are definitely no brakes - both from testing it just now based on your question (quick but not immediate), and more definitively from the absence of mention of brakes in the owner's manual. Indeed (and instead), it states "blades coast after turnoff"
684141
Jennifer, yes it does. The clear plastic wheel catches the blade, which makes the blade spin.
1961530
no...even if the collection tube is caked and clogged,,,if that were to happen,,,the motor is way too powerful to not allow the motor/blade to start
412094
The blade only turns when the top is locked in place (you don't have to worry about little fingers getting stuck). Hope this helps.