I have to use a screwdriver to pop off the blade from the machine despite lubricating well with coconut oil. Anyone else having this problem?
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If you check the champion website it says that this problem is due to cutter hole needing to be cleaned or lack of lubrication. This shouldn't happen, I would make sure the cutter is clean and the shaft is clean, makes sure I'm not juicing to slowly to heat up the juicer or using vegetables like grass that are causing too much heat and then if your still having problems get a new cutter.
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Try authentic olive oil; quite different consistencies and may react to the heat from the revolutions differently as well.
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My machine is used daily. Do not have this problem. Very little cooking oil is used to lubricate, one drop or less.
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I have not had that problem. I would check inside the blade chamber to make sure there is no residue sticking to the inside of it.
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I clean the blade at every use, making sure nothing is left in hole. I lubricate shaft with olive oil. Ive never needed to use screwdriver to remove blade. Test fit blade. If its a brand new blade contact plastekut for assistance. If its a old blade look in the hole clean out with small brush and fine abrasive like baking soda.
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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???
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You should not have this problem. Sometimes a drop of oil may help, use as little as possible as it can cause it to gum up later. Be careful, once the knife loosens up it should be fine.
877783
Be sure the clutch is totally engaged in the out position. If the blade is not turning that is your problem.
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I don't have that problem. I suspect that the blade cover (housing) is not properly inserted into machine. The gap between blade and blade cover is pretty small such that only minimal debris is collected. That has been my experience.
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Hi Kathryn. To me, it sounds like the seal in your jar is starting to go bad. I have a Blendtec HP3A that developed a leaky jar. After about six months of normal use the blade stopped spinning smoothly by hand; it felt slightly ratchety but it still blended just fine. Next, it started to leak a very small amount of dark liquid from the bottom of the jar around the shaft. Then, it leaked more. Right after the one year warranty expired, the seal around the shaft smoked and disintegrated while grinding grain. Now the jar is completely unusable. Blendtec pretty much said 'tough luck, would you like to buy our new (even more over-priced) jar with a 4" blade?' I asked if they had improved the seal, but the Blendtec customer rep. didn't know so she gave me the "sonically welded blade with a lifetime warranty" sales pitch. I have been without a blender for almost a year and I'll have to fork out more money for a replacement jar because I did not recognize the first symptoms of a seal failure. So, learn from my mistake and start complaining to Swindletec about their over-priced, disposable jar with its poor quality seal while it is still under warranty.
657254
I have not had that problem. Is it possible you are pushing down on the knife? Do not press on the knife, let the machine do the work.
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I have not had this problem but could see how it might be a possible consequence of a manufacturing defect. Normally it takes a deliberate effort to move the blade lock aside, to allow closing the blade.
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I have not experienced this problem. Might try rinsing with white vinegar. I would also make sure there isn't any food residue stuck under the blade area.
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Hi, it has been a few months and i have not had the need to use the lube. Seems to be working like new and i use it quite often and i try to keep it clean.Sorry, i just read the blades part..i don't use the blades from this.
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Haha, a common problem if your not familiar. There is a metal tab that runs along the inside of the handle. Push it to the left then slowly and carefully close the blade forward and shut
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I have not had that problem. As someone who has owned a few machines I would advise to have a professional look at it. These machines, even if not used often, require cleaning and oiling regularly. That may be your problem. Good luck to you.
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I had the same thing happen. Mine are 15 months old, and I've oiled them after (nearly) every use. They just started making a bad buzzing sound, and now they won't cut at all. I think it is the plastic piece that holds the moving blade, as you describe... I will try one more, but if it breaks I may invest in a $120 true professional clipper...
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take blade cover off and loosen blade tighting screws &or nuts, most company sites have access to instructions for doing these things
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u need a light oil such as 3 in 1 oil couple drops on yur blade before and after u are done using it.
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Wow, that's really far gone. I've had my black handle opener over two years. It gradually got very hard to use and took me a long time to realize what was happening. I guess every time you wash it you run some lubricant out of the bearing or it starts getting rusty inside or whatever. A drop of oil made it work better than new. That bearing could be improved, my old Swingaway (same design) worked many many years and never got oiled. I should be receiving my second black one any day now.
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I haven't had any trouble with my not oiling right. I wonder - could the blade be to tight, it needs about 1/4 3/8th in play..