I'm having a really hard time getting the blades in and don't want to force it...am I supposed to move the square silver thing?
1337271
No. Just put your index finger on top of the square silver thing and while holding the blade, strike the butt of the handle to a hard surface.
1337272
You don't have to move anything. Put the blade in the slot so that the hook is over the clasp, it will be at an angle to the handle. Then holding the back of the blade give the handle a sharp whack on the floor or whatever and it will lock into place. Same goes for taking the blade off only in reverse
1337273
No, I don't think so - Ive never removed the silver clip thing to change blades, anyway. Just use firm, steady pressure, bracing the blade against your workbench while holding the handle. Be careful not to bend the blade, though. You might try putting a coat of wax on the blades also - not only will that help protect it from rust and cut down friction while cutting, but it might make it a bit easier to get in and out of the handle too.
1337274
You need to grab the big end of the saw and lightly tap the end of the handle on the workbench and the blade should disengage. It was scary for me too but by tapping it lightly a few times, you get the hang of it. Put it on is the same. Engage the hook end of the blade into the handle and lightly tap the handle until the blade engages. Good luck. The important tip is NOT you use both hands to remove the saw blade. Only use one hand to hold the blade and tap the handle on a hard surface to disengage or engage the blade. Good luck
1337275
No, definetly do not try to adjust anything. The blades are difficult to put in purposefully. I put mine in by striking the end of the blade (not to hard) on my workbench top. Basically the opposite of removing the blade.
1337276
The "square silver thing" provides the friction for the blade to stay in place. It shouldn't need to be moved. A bit of force is needed to get the blade to slip into place though. If you're really having to force the blade in you could try and adjust the tension of the "square silver thing". But you wouldn't want to loosen the friction so much as to allow the blade to slide around or move on it's own.
1337277
i put a little wd40 or some spray lube under the silver clip. the clip is the only thing that holds the blades in tight. if you hold the blade by wrapping a cloth around it, then you can tap the handle against something solid to lock it in place.
1337278
;Set the blade in, hold the back of the blade and slap the handled on a bench top to snap it in place. Same for removing. Hold blade and hit the handle on a bench top or saw horse or your leg.
1337279
Do not move the silver square clip. The blades with the hook type back are inserted and removed in similar ways. Insert the blade partly then while holding the blade strike the handle on a firm surface to seat the blade fully. To remove it hold the blade and strike the handle in the opposite direction. This is the method shown by the manufacturer on the individual blade sleeves.
1930318
I don't think you have it pushed in all the way- it took me a while to figure out that unless there is a little "Click", the blade is not as far in as it needs to be for safety and stability. Makes it really hard to take it out-strong fingers needed but that's how it has to be. And this applies to all the blades. They click into place and once they have clicked, you can slice like crazy without any problems. Are you loving your slicer? We have been camping in a rental for a year and just moved into our "forever" home last weekend and have really missed our slicer. It will be a while before we unpack it but that will make the reunion all the better, I think.
1716585
Here is what I have to do....push in the button on the top back of the razor, line up the center of the twin blade with the center vertical bar and push the blades on and let go. What you will find is the latches on the razor fit into the outer bars. When you let go the razor is locked on. Hope this helps.
1756210
Please unscrue the two scruse on the back of the blades, when you do this then you will see 4 small scruse! Tighten them down and you shouldnt have any more poblems,
156153
There is a small metal lock where the blade goes that locks into position when you open the blade. You must move it out of the way yup close the blade.
727536
In my experience, make sure the aluminum piece that goes up next to the blade is adjusted properly. If not it will rub against the blade. More information would be helpfull
2012240
Sort of hard to answer-the "frame" to which the curved blades are attached have several bolt holes so just loosen the bolts and the blades can be moved in (making the diameter of the blades smaller) or out (larger diameter). Sorry for such a lousy description but it does work. Good luck.
523957
Greg I am sorry to say this, but this machine, in my own personal opinion is a hunk of junk. To get the blades out, put the handle to the top and push the button on top of the blade. This releases the blade and it will come out the bottom of the housing. I purchased this machine, and the first time I made fries, the potato stuck in the blades so badly it bent the blades. I was not aggressive with the machine and did not force the potato through. Good luck
2030034
You need to pull out the part holding the blade, then twist it, and pull the blade out
106124
You have to take out the screw and pull it apart. You will also find your blades once you take it apart.
2244093
Move it back over to the left while closing the blade. Pretty standard on many knives.
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.
32557
I'm assuming that you're lifting the long black lever located on the back side of the blade shroud (I've been teaching the basics of power tools to a few dads that never owned one before). If it seems soft to the touch when you move it to an upward vertical position to adjust the blade depth, but the shoe fails to move, the lever has either come loose and backed off of the nut that tightens the depth adjustment. or it has been rounded out during assembly from being over-tightened. Other than that, this is the best explanation I can give you based on my ownership and experience of this same model. And I've had mine for over 7 years. I'm assuming that you're lifting the long black lever located on the back side of the blade shroud (I've been teaching the basics of power tools to a few dads that never owned one before). If it seems soft to the touch when you move it to an upward vertical position to adjust the blade depth, but the shoe fails to move, the lever has either come loose and backed off of the nut that tightens the depth adjustment. or it has been rounded out during assembly from being over-tightened. Other than that, this is the best explanation I can give you based on my ownership and experience of this same... » Read More I'm assuming that you're lifting the long black lever located on the back side of the blade shroud (I've been teaching the basics of power tools to a few dads that never owned one before). If it seems soft to the touch when you move it to an upward vertical position to adjust the blade depth, but the shoe fails to move, the lever has either come loose and backed off of the nut that tightens the depth adjustment. or it has been rounded out during assembly from being over-tightened. Other than that, this is the best explanation I can give you based on my ownership and experience of this same model. And I've had mine for over 7 years. « Show Less
1711801
I had a lot of trouble at first and then it started working fine. The lever you push forward to release the blade wasn't going far enough forward. Work it and see if it loosens up and goes nearly all the way forward, where it is almost parallel with the blade. Then the blade will come out easily. Hope that works for you.
1544962
Yes, I reported the same problem. But I have not thought yet how to solve it. May be, if you use some metal file and round somwhat the insertion sides of the cutters, they possibly can go easier into the handle. I have not tried it yet myself.
973929
There is a tab inside of the body of the knife. It will be right by the end of the blade, touching the part that is still inside the handle. This is the blade lock, which is (coincidentally) locking the blade into place. You need to push it to the side to free the blade.
1958466
I am having trouble as well, I've tried everything, including the paper clip and a thin blade tiny screwdriver. I cannot budge it. Anyone??? Heeeeeeeeeeeelp!!!!!A. OLOTT did you ever get yours off???