I like this idea but want to be able to open it quickly in a crisis. What are you guys doing about this? Leaving it unlocked? Gluing on a handle?
1708818
Mine stays locked , key is in a close secure place . This way easy access .
1708819
Kind of defeats the purpose, I have a mirror mounted in from of mine, I think it's designed more to simply hide your weopans and valuables. If you want quick maybe put a gun at the bedside but when leave put it in the safe.
1708820
Can't risk leaving it unlocked so I have the key hidden well and near the cabinet. My keys seem to go into the lock just one way so I put a dab of bright pink nail polish (daughters are awesome) on the top side of the key should I need to get inside in a hurry.
884184
On occasion I will have a problem getting mine to twist to unlock. I have not found a sure fire trick that will unlock it but find it is easier if I do not screw on the foam piece first and did use pliers to get a better grip when I just could not get it to turn. After the first time it happened and I didn't think I would ever get it unlocked now when putting it away I turn it just enough to catch the lock. If you can't get it open send it back as defective and get a replacement.
51872
Mine opened just not easily. I held the unit in both hands and pressed in the direction of the arrow with both thumbs. It required more pressure than I expected. Good luck!
1577122
Seems like if the handles comes off like a person commented, maybe it might be best to just take off the handle all together and just put in a rope with knot and washer.
1995179
well, I didn't open it up -- not sure you could do that without breaking the plastic housing, which is sealed. good question, tho: anyone else tried it?
1646364
Hi Petar. I agree with AZ_sobo. Generally I almost always just hold the lever while putting air. It's a very strong spring on the lever so if you can get a good seal it will hold it good if you don't want to hold it.
1456803
Right now I'm contemplating that very thing... and a small shovel is my best guess other than picking it up and shaking it out. If I had it to do over I'd get something else on a stand with a hand crank to tumble it. Dave
1741986
I'd run a strip of tape or a strap around the box, just for insurance, because it's possible the handle/lock could be hit and lifted up. The box itself will survive nearly anything!
2170372
Alas, I am not Mr. Grimm nor am I in his employment. I am just a user of this product like you. My copy of this pruner opens with a 'snick' when I slide the lock. Just now I took a close look at the mechanism: there is a sort of 'hook' that the slider engages to hold the shears closed. I lubricate this area and the hinge for the jaws once in a while and that is one way to help. Another way is to apply a bit of gentle downward pressure on the upper handle (squeeze the handles gently) while sliding the lock bar back. That also is safe and effective for releasing the ratchet.
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You know what's ALWAYS handy to have? DUCT TAPE! I wrap some Gorilla tape in the middle about 3'+/- that's a decent solution to securing it and if it gets used I just pocket the extension till I get to the roll again and re-wrap. But of course the pen clip idea is a great idea too. The tape also acts as a better grip surface to start a machine screw. I now have the LM Surge, out of 5 good multitools I found a lifetime buddy finally.
87710
No, that would be a nice touch though. I would imagine that it could easily be rigged to be held open with a small bungee cord or hook of some kind.
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It is a little tricky but mine opens and closes. After inspecting it I see that as you may suspect, turning the handle right tightens it and left loosens it. Yours must be initially stuck. I bet if you can get it to open once you won't have any trouble the next time. ;)
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The handle is made from two pieces of tube steel connected together. I think you could remove one screw and pull the handle apart for packaging.
1833670
Sounds like the lock mechanism might be bent. Once it's open it should spring open and stay open until you squeeze it closed and put the lock in place to hold it closed. Are you running your hand or glove over the lock lever forcing it to close and lock when squeezing?
1546007
I'm finding mine kinda tough to open, but it depends on the size of the doorway, I think. If you can get it so the handle is locked in to one of the holes I think it'll be tricky. I have mine in a larger entrance and it's fine, but the smaller entrance the lock handle was sticking straight up and was easier to open.
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I bought 2 of them the first one open right up the second one didn't. On the left side close to top use a small screw driver or nail file to pop open the handle.Then once you get open do not close it.
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I've locked it and pulled on the strap until the one side pops open. Then I've pulled on open part kind of like an open mouth. Once that came off just pealled off adhesive. The otherside where the lock itself pushes in to...I've stuck a butter knife to pop it off or a fork. The package says warm soapy water. I should probably try that too. Sorry if this is confusing...hard to explain. Basically I would try one part/piece at a time...to break off...then the adhesive.