How do I keep the handle/stick from closing up and retracting? Each time I push the stick, it closes up. Frustrating!
1591289
They must have changed the design .. The model I have, the handle comes in three pieces that fit into each other. I've had other products that have telescoping handles, and they tightened or loosened by twisting them. Hope this might help.
637842
I have the same problem, I just keep running my thumb nail down the cord anf that seems to keep it from twisting excesslively and the minute I get a knot around the stick, I stop and fix it. It is the basic principle of physics...you keep turning and twisting it to play with your cat and the cord is going to keep twisting and winding up... no real solution...just keep on doing what you are doing.
1071214
I have the same problem. There doesn't seem to be a solution to keep it from slipping out without limiting the function of the drawer. Just open it carefully.:)
1614815
I have the same issue - those little plastic bars on the sides have to be manipulated so you can close and cut. I could not find a way around it and do not use it anymore.
413817
On the blade end of the handle there should be a little black plastic piece blocking the knife from closing. Push that back to the side it comes from
1205697
It is hard to get it to close the first couple times. Just make sure that the unlock and the arrow are lined up, push the two together and turn at the same time. It feels like you are forcing it but it does close. After a few times it will get easier.
729013
I had the same issue. There is a catch in the handle of the knife. The catch is in the underside of the handle directly "facing" the sharp edge of the blade. Push it to the side and the blade goes back into the handle.
2233092
If you lock / tighten the mechanism at two levels as seen on these walking sticks, it should prevent it from sliding it.If keeps happening inspite of locking /screwing ,then the locking mechanism is broken. This happened to the Nordic track ski/walking poles I purchased 5 years ago.good luck
826352
I understand your frustration with this toy, as we have experienced the same issues... I immediately changed the batteries, which helped, but overall it's just a very cheaply made toy. It still works, several months later, but only when stroked lightly with the stick not by hand. I was expecting more, but in the end, my 3 year old likes it well enough the way it is, so we kept it. She actually played with it just today! Hope this helps.
2164637
You just move the little blade lock in the cut out on the front bottom of the knife handle. It should move easily and close easily or maybe it's defective.
1979926
Just pull HARD! I thought I was missing part of the instructions, because the handle would not easily open and had to google this myself. Just pull HARD. It won't break, but you think it's going to.
1977639
No, if you pull the handle to the out position, it should lock in place until you push the button to release it! If this is happening, I would send it back for a replacement.
585746
I had the same problem! It vibrates out of its level selection. I simply tied a rope from the selector lever to the opposite handle. Done deal!
266714
I'm having the same problem, occasionally sticks open. I'm planning on calling the manufacturer to see what can be done. I'm assuming it will need to be removed and cleaned.
1488280
Didn't have that issue but I do remember having to really push and lock the handle into place. Hope that helps.
1480668
Ms./Mr. Dricoll: I never had a problem with the handle sticking. I remember using it constantly (squeezing it multiple times with no problem). Be sure the bottle is inserted tightly, and it is full of liquid. If the bottle is low, the squeeze handle doesn't work smoothly. I hope this helps.
351762
I haven't had that problem but this is how I get it closed. First, every few uses I use olive oil around only the angled edge of the pot that contacts the lid (as per the manual) I only use a little oil, almost wiping it all away. I loosen all of the wing nuts and then set the lid on the pot looking at how much space is between the two all the way around leveling this out as much as you can (it's never perfect). Then I flip up all the wing nuts into their notches. I turn one only until it contacts the lid, not pushing the lid down yet. Then I do the one directly across from it continuing like this until all are making contact, always going across from the last one I tightened. Then I start over with one tightening it most of the way, then the one across from it and so on. Basically I keep tightening across the lid and around until they are finger tight. Now, when my husband helps me can I always have seal failures and problems because he is strong and thinks everything needs to be tightened as tight as he can get get them and not so with the lid just hand tight by me and I am not strong. Now, if the canner is getting up to pressure I personally wouldn't worry about it. Mine may have a little bubble or sputter here and there and I don't notice it if it comes up to pressure. Hope this helps, it sounds very complicated when I typed it out but it isn't really when I do it just a system I follow.