How much force can I use on the battery compartment; it only opens about an inch?
1715363
There are catches built in to the battery box so that the battery does not fall out when you hit the battery eject button. There is nothing else to hang up on, so just give it a good yank. I probably would not pry on it with anything except your hands. You can always call Browning Customer Service.
1715364
Hi Susan .. there is a release inside the cover top right. you push down on it,it's a sliding release. That should open the compartment. I also thing the unit needs to be unlocked ( if there is a code ) I had the same problem with mine, but unfortunately it was stolen ( even with a cable lock ) very soon after my first use. So I never got a change to test it much.
1715365
Lots!! After you push the "eject" button under the cover and in the top right it will pop open about an inch and then you have too pull pretty hard to open it the rest of the way and it shouldn't damage anything. I noticed that as well but no problem just pull harder!
1715366
There is an intermediate internal stop that prevents the battery tray from falling out. Simply pull firmly on the tray to remove it.
1583713
It requires a very small Phillips head screwdriver to open the battery compartment.
1059618
You need a small Phillips-head screwdriver to open the battery compartment.
269034
It was tight but I was able to snap it open with a little effort. Pull on side opposite of protruding plastic tab.
273264
I gues You could just let it hang there and press to open it's tall and narrow I usually keep my hand close by hope it works for you. Good luck
228711
No real "switch" per se, you rotate the battery compartment door a small amount and that is the off position, if you turn it too far, then the compartment opens. Poor design IMVHO. There are small markings on the body of the tool to indicate this.
1532277
It is really hard to open! On one side of the battery cover there is a little tab and you push it over toward the center and you pull the cover back at the same time! You can push the little tab over with a small straight screwdriver if you can't get to it with your finger!
2193729
Only to a short distance, once you open the lock it will pop open a couple of inches or so.
228710
Rotate the bottom portion of the handle till it aligns with the arrow. Not so much that the battery compartment opens; you will get the hang of it. Be careful, mine began to overheat and melt.
1738796
Hi Paris,It takes a bit of force. Mine is very tight too and I was frightened of breaking it but if you just turn it with a bit of force it will shift.
1519793
Turn it upside down and unscrew bottom. If it already has batteries in it, it is best to hold it at about a 45°angle and twist off. Make sure you only fill to marked circle inside otherwise the battery compartment won't twist back in.
35803
Unfortunately, the trick is to use something thin to pry it open. I haven't tried it yet as I haven't had to access my battery, but feel as though I could also break it. Not a good design for sure, but for the price, I guess we get what we pay for!
1572927
It's a little stiff... push and pull where the arrow indicates to do so. You'll have to apply a little more force than what seems necessary. The plus is that you won't have to replace the batteries very often because they last a long time!
2053304
Press the little black botton and slide out with your fingers. That black botton keeps the battery compartment close
632433
About 1 1/2 inches. I was able to use it on a suitcase with one broken zipper and locked it to the zipper or another compartment
965765
It is approx 4 3/4" in length and approx circumference is approx 4"......A shroud (spring tension) is over the actuator button which would aid against an accidental discharge
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!