Can you tell me if the side lever snaps into position, or if it doesn't? I'm asking because I want to know it's in the correct position length (I use different lengths on different parts of my head with no guard). Thanks! Can you tell me if the side lever snaps into position, or if it doesn't? I'm asking because I want to know it's in the correct position length (I use different lengths on different... » Read More Can you tell me if the side lever snaps into position, or if it doesn't? I'm asking because I want to know it's in the correct position length (I use different lengths on different parts of my head with no guard). Thanks! « Show Less
775843
lever not snap .it.s just has 2 positions.all way in or all way out blade.i hope it help you .
775844
No the lever does not snap into place, it is clearly obvious when the lever is in the raised position or extended position. The lever can be positioned anywhere along its travel path but cannot be snapped or locked at that point. Using the guide tools to cut at different lengths is simple and the side lever allows the cut to be varied to avoid lines in the finished cut. Look on U.Tube and observe "Betty Ciaio" cutting her sons hair!
775845
Mine does not snap which I can see would be an issue if you wanted to use it for different lengths. I just use one length and have not had experience using it for that purpose.
775846
I just checked it for you. It does not snap into any position. It stops where you want it to stop.
106230
We mounted this lever on a left side and had no problem. I can't see any letters or numbers as its already installed. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.
452165
I guess the question is "the back OR the side"? It comes out of the side (right-lower side of the handle).
1951150
I was wondering the same thing. I tried pulling on the head pretty hard and it wouldn't budge. It twists in both directions but does not move up and down at all. I'll have to try again when my son isn't using it (it's his bed time right now).
1706885
The right side lever actually worked, but the left side lever would slide right back down when released unless you held it in place while gently pushing the right side lever toward the back wall of that room.
1951149
Ok, so I tried today and like Lara D. said, it does come off. You have to pull REALLY hard, but it does come off and you won't break it. It goes back on easier than it comes off. Thanks to Lara D. for your help and giving me confidence to pull at that darn head really hard!
396829
I think it is intended for 2 hands. I suppose if you had very large hands you could reach over and move the lever while still holding it (I can't with my small hands), but it would not be easy. Or like the other person said, tuck it under your arm. The lever is not hard to move (I actually like the control it gives) but it is not placed well for one-handed use.
1756209
I only use it w/out a guard for the very bottom of my fade; once that's done, I'm between the 0 and 1 guards, so I don't really notice any lever slip. If I'm going for a really tight fade, I use my T-outliner and a little technique to get the blend right.
1193344
I also am unable to move the clamp lever on my Hitachi C10FCE2. Also, Mr Hernandez, there is no black knob on the back of mine. Has anyone had this problem and been able to solve it? (I'm hesitant to apply excessive force on the lever.)
102297
It does.. Maybe you got a messed up one.. And can u be more specific about the locked in position you are talking about? Thanks
403097
Just a reminder, to tighten you need to turn it counter clockwise. Normally it's righty tighty, but not in this case-turn left to tighten. I tried to put it on by turning it right, but realize the error of my ways.
2227184
I do not have this problem, the product settings so the lever. You can buy without fear, the product is simply fantastic. Regards
1881863
Spray with Cool Lube or other lubricant, move the lever back and forth a few times, a lot of times that will free it up. I've also noticed that if you use one position a lot it won't clip there, but will clip on the other lengths.
1399545
Mine didn't initially want to go on, but I pressed down on it, hard, and screwed it in place at the same time. Two things, make sure that you tighten it in a clockwise direction looking down on it, and firmly grasp the section just below where you're screwing the end cap on so that you don't accidentally bow or break the handle.I hope that's of some help.
1641628
The turn knob is right up against the seat, but I found it very easy to tighten the harness. It's a bit more difficult to loosen the harness, but I found that if I just pushed the seat cushion in a little bit, that I could push the red lever down to loosen the straps. The red lever is pushing against the seat, and the knob to turn is free, since the lever is in between the knob and the back of the seat, if that makes sense. HTH!!
435175
Mine works great. Make sure the flip stop is in place so that you are grinding at the correct angle. Make sure you are squeezing the brake handle if you have that model. I had another model that was of lesser quality and the locking device squeezes the chain right at the chain side plates. If it's the one that you have, it has a black lever about 2-3" long. If you pinch the black lever at its base where it touches the plate and pull it towards you, it should move about a 1/4" or so towards you because it is spring loaded. The black handle has a ratchet built within it. If you pull the handle towards you and rotate it counter clockwise (to your left) about a 1/2 turn the ratchet will reset the tension so that when you go to tighten it against the chain it should be tighter. Once you have made the rotation make sure you allow the black lever to slide back over the screw that's in the center of the handle. If that doesn't work, you may have to go farther than a 1/2 turn and or do it several times. Just take note that when you rotate it to the left the center screw in that locking arm stays "still" and the black handle rotates around the screw. By doing that, the black handle grabs that center screw at a different location hence making it able to squeeze the chain plates sooner and tighter. Hope this works. Good luck.
1191516
I just got mine today and havent used it yet but tested the lock for you. Works fine right out of the box - perhaps a bit stiff and needs to loosen up but it did lock the head.