I have tried till my hands hurt trying to telescope this pole. I can't &amp; don't have pliers to fit. Any other ideas before I send back?
820810
I did not experience that issue at all. In case, the gray platic handle on the extension comes off easily and the gray handle that turns tolock the poles broke.
584883
Based on how the tip is constructed (basically just glued on), I don't think you'll be able to fix it in a way that will last. If the pole was new and barely used, you might be able to contact the manufacturer and get it replaced. If not fairly new, you might be out of luck.
2064509
My thumbscrew was on tight. I used a pair of pliers to get it started unscrewing.
1460247
Might have to use a longer allen wrench. Then the one that come with it. I grabbed mine with a pair of pliers. I have a bad wrist tho.
1052727
I just put my fingernail in between them. Wow though...if yours are that stuck, you might have to use a channel lock pliers.
1113158
If your pole is a 3.5" round or 4" square, you can get a life time bracket to fit your pole. I just went through all that with my existing pole. My pole was 4.5" and the clamps that came with only fit a 3.5 in pole...so we had to find bigger clamps which once we did it all worked perfectly. Good luck.
946454
You should be able to tighten that clamp. To do this, first unclamp it, then turn the knob on opposite end of clamp clockwise. Then try clamping it again. You should be able to turn that knob with your hands, if not you can use pliers.
1225861
the telescope pole is very sturdy (aluminum), they can´t slip out and you can twistlock them in any length you want it to be. i recommend to rinse it with tap water if you gonna use it in salt water so the segments don´t get clogged with salt!
177266
I had the same problem. I just wrapped electrical tape around the area I wanted to clamp. Go around the stand a few time until its thick enough for the clamp to grip it.
116406
most likely it has to do with the way the poles fit into the bottom fitting. Sounds like they are rocking on the thumb push - try switching the top and bottom poles - that worked for me.
946457
You should be able to tighten that clamp. To do this, first unclamp it, then turn the knob on opposite end of clamp clockwise. Then try clamping it again. You should be able to turn that knob with your hands with it unclamped, if not you can use pliers.
2064506
Like Rob Harrison said, a pair of pliers should do the trick. Its pretty stout plastic.
47590
I first tried with some pliers. But they were scratching everything up. I then just used my thumb to sort of push in the catch just for one of the four points and then I pulled pretty hard. That finally popped that part out and no damage done. Did it for the other three attach points and nothing damaged. The plastic is more resilient than you would think.
854048
i had problems taking it down the other day. there was a part that got stuck after being up for about 3 months, and i had to get other people to help me take it down. eventually we got it loose with a wrench that's not included in the toolkit that comes with the pole.
1775202
I am having the same problem! I have adjusted the screw and still no luck. I am at the point of getting rid of it and buying a new one. Very disappointing, especially considering how expensive they are. Wish I could be more help
266889
Ehh, I bought one, but had to monkey-rig, re-tap the top ball.If I went to Home Depot I could have probably gotten the correct thread, but I pieced togehter what I had. The problem is that the socket/thread on the top of the pole is a non-standard thread (Coarse v Fine). I somehow got it to work. Not 'textbook' but i like the flagpole in all other ways that I ignore this problem :(
1077446
Oooh, it appears they made a mistake. There should be a part (coupler, I think they call it) that is fixed around the pole in order for the "cone" not to slide down the pole: tehn you fold closed the cone over the coupler--on which it rests and holds. If the coupler (with its screws) was not in the package, you should complain and have the whole thing replaced or have them ship to you the missing part. Good luck!