You actually crank this. Does it crank easily or is your arm sore afterwards?
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It is well balanced and cranks easily. You tyrn it at one revolution per second, so it's a slow turn. I am 75 years old. If i can do it, anyone can.
1266378
I have carpal tunnel and I have no problem winding it. Take only a small amount of force. However like others have stated, the "ding" is very quiet on this. You will not hear it from another room. Unless some of us are just getting broken ones. I took mine apart and cleaned it up inside and it's a LITTLE better. But the answer to your question is yes, it should be relatively easy for you to turn.
1035124
It should not be painful. I pump five times, but this morning it was only three times. What are you looking for? I had numbing and tingling in my arms and hands and it has relieved that. I bought it because the vertebrae in my neck where straight and they should be rounded. It is not for your back. My chiropractor wanted me to use it and when I was in the hospital with pains down my arm .. they doctor told me the same thing and he suggested the pump also. Hope that helps.
990062
You need to bump it and the bump doesn't work that great. I stop and physically pull out the string with my hand now because the bump button doesn't quite depress right...even so, I still love this trimmer!
1827804
It is hand crank but very easy. No electric. I love mine. It saves electricity and you can use it if camping or away from electricity. It has an amazing capacity much larger than it looks.
2120841
Not hard! I am 5'6 and 130 pounds with not much arm muscle. I use the hand pump and It takes less than five minutes. I don't think you will have issues
785606
To me it feels like it is easy to push down but I am young and don't have arthritis or any other hand problems. Mine does take a little bit of force to push it down; I personally think its the perfect amount.
631021
It probably can't hurt. It stings and burns on your underarms for a couple hours, but then it's fine, and the skin of our hands is much tougher than the skin of our underarms.
866897
The handle is 1-1. Good point is less gearing to have issues. Down point is can't rest your arm. But it really only takes a few minutes anyway.
120659
It very easy, but it takes a long time to crank it up to the position showen in the photo. That is why I connected a drill and crank that right up in about a min and a half.
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I used the unit for the first time yesterday, and I also had trouble with the clamp lever initially. It required a HUGE amount of force to loosen the first time. Clearly their a bit overzealous in their tightening department at the factory. I literally have a bruise on the palm of my hand this morning. Once I got it loose the first time, it's been fine ever since then (because I don't overtighten it).
983217
I have used it three times during major power outage ( 3+days). Yes crank was the way.
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Hi Bob, I don't have these issues with mine. I love this machine as it is easy to crank and to operate. Al
190686
Don't attempt it. I accidentally bumped myself with it one time on my hand.....stunned me all the way to my armpit in a split second!
983738
For the most part it needs to be cranked constantly. About 3 minutes of cranking, stop and use for about 30 minutes, and then crank again for more. It's mildly annoying - except in an emergency, when I needed an ambulance, it worked !
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Yes fairly easy. I was susrprised at how well it performed. You might have to use two hands but I have "uncle arthur" in my hands and I can use it. Mine isn't too bad though. Hope this helps
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Question 1: Crank arm length 160mm - fairly standard - should be fine for folks under 6' or 6'2" Question 2: Ab workout Well, the first few days I noticed some soreness in my sides so I'd say maybe it's working your torso a bit. Really depends on how you sit/ride it - not using the hand grips while really pumping along give me more side to side twisting that can be felt a bit.