Does this umbrella have a crank handle? Says nothing about that. And if so, is it easy to crank open and closed.
1605808
Yes it has a crank handle that opens The umbrella to full length and to fully closed so you can put it away for the winter
1605809
Yes it does. It also tilts to one side for afternoon or morning shade. It works very well and is made to last.
87266
No handle, but it turns easily and smoothly. You just give it a "push" and it rotates.
1883475
It's a power winch. It's purpose is to wind a cable. Presumably the cable is hooked to a system of pulleys and struts that lift your top. By "no crank system" I imagine you manually lift the top up? If that's the case, it would probably require some engineering to use a power winch.
1389142
The one I ordered is no crank, chain rope by one side can pull up or down. Hope I answer your question.Joe
2036543
No, just a small crank arm. It is still by far an easy stand to use though. I just wish i had bougth it years ago!!
972233
Well, my umbrella has an aluminum pole and crank assembly. We really like ours. Very sturdy.
889056
Technically, no you dont since the bar has both upper and lower guide holes. However you wont be able to open or close it without having to lift and hold up the umbrella every time. So without a stand or something else to raise it up you wont be able to operate the crank handle.
1959185
It does, but you must crank the handle, at least 40 to 50 half turns, which is hard on my hands also if your can if bent anywhere around the rim, your pretty much outta luck with this opener
2016977
Yes. There is a easy to use metal wheel at the base of the crank handle that increases and decreases the drag, depending on which direction you turn the wheel.
2006424
If you continue to turn the crank after it the umbrella is fully open, the automatic tilt mechanism engages and you will see it tilting. The more you crank, the more it tilts. Yeah, it is amazing that Strathwood furniture did not think to include those simple instructions. I was reluctant to continue cranking for fear that i would break it.
2115345
Your umbrella must be defective. Mine closes easily when I turn the crank on the pole.
1076291
Yes it does. There is also a hole in the lower cross brace. The lower hole has a threaded metal bolt with a larger plastic handle to help hold the umbrella in place.
1034565
I had trouble with this as well. It's actually really easy, once you figure it out. Just keep cranking the umbrella up. When it gets to the point where it looks like it is fully open, when you crank it more, it starts to tilt.
1764823
No. This can open was made for light duty and easy carry. Great for survival & emergency use but definitely not easier to use than the basic twist-handled opener.
5163
I don't recall having to assemble the crank part of this umbrella. My crank makes a clicking sound as I turn it, so I assume there is some sort of gear-wheel that automatically locks it in place as you crank it up. It definitely should stay up.
1389143
The one I ordered is no crank, chain rope by one side can pull up or down. Hope I answer your question. Joe
239165
It is really easy to crank the awning in and out.No springs to worry about.It takes about 1 or 2 minutes to open or close.I bought the telescoping crank handle also. Hope this helps.