Anyone else have an issue with the pendulum locking function when the unit is in the "off" position? I've had the same problem with two of these units. See my review for additional detail. Anyone else have an issue with the pendulum locking function when the unit is in the "off" position? I've had the same problem with two of these units. See my review for additional... » Read More Anyone else have an issue with the pendulum locking function when the unit is in the "off" position? I've had the same problem with two of these units. See my review for additional detail. « Show Less
1435838
The pendulum movement seems limited by it's housing in either position and has not been a problem, but no, it does not lock completely.
1435839
Hmm..I never paid attention to this. But now since you asked, I just grabbed my unit (same model), and as you mentioned the pendulum does not lock in horizontal position for me either. There is a movement of may be 3mm each way. But I do not think this is a problem, the unit seems to be designed this way. The pendulum is built rock solid and it needs to sway in the horizontal direction and gravity will do rest of the work. I have used this unit for a month now. Almost 3-4 times a week and have had absolutely no problems with accuracy. You can also call Bosch and they can confirm this with you. Good Luck!! Hmm..I never paid attention to this. But now since you asked, I just grabbed my unit (same model), and as you mentioned the pendulum does not lock in horizontal position for me either. There is a movement of may be 3mm each way. But I do not think this is a problem, the unit seems to be designed this way. The pendulum is built rock solid and it needs to sway in the horizontal direction and gravity will do rest of the work. I have used this unit for a month now. Almost 3-4 times a week and have had absolutely no problems with accuracy. You can also call Bosch and they can confirm this with... » Read More Hmm..I never paid attention to this. But now since you asked, I just grabbed my unit (same model), and as you mentioned the pendulum does not lock in horizontal position for me either. There is a movement of may be 3mm each way. But I do not think this is a problem, the unit seems to be designed this way. The pendulum is built rock solid and it needs to sway in the horizontal direction and gravity will do rest of the work. I have used this unit for a month now. Almost 3-4 times a week and have had absolutely no problems with accuracy. You can also call Bosch and they can confirm this with you. Good Luck!! « Show Less
1435840
If put the switch to the off position while holding the device on its side, the pendulum will fully lock. If I put the switch to the off position while the device is in the upright position I encounter the movement in the pendulum.
1660749
Clock on my dad's unit doesn't have any problem. I'd make sure to review the initial instructions given with it. Also, make sure your batteries are turned up or down according to the manual and try a different set of batteries just to make sure it isn't the batteries. If all that doesn't work, and the unit is still under warranty, call the company and ask for a replacement. Good luck!
961792
Picked one up today and it does the same thing. They should at least mention it in the manual. I wasn't sure if it was normal. Apparently it is. Thanks for bringing this up and thanks for your follow up.
2273503
I have this hand grip and love it. As with all my electronics, I always turn them off when not in use. It is just in case. I have not experienced any problems with the unit by shutting off both switches. I would advise that you do the same. Can only help.
547283
Hi I have had no problem. You have to keep the button pressed down while turning, Best Wishes.
1693021
It's really difficult to get the pilot going sometimes. I think it has something to do with auto shut off when the thing tilts even in the slightest. Frustrating for me as well!
256685
Mine don't really lock. I just pull it out and push it back as I need to. I think the locking mechanism is only for the tilt position only. It can lock so that you can tilt it but not pulling it out like an arm and back in. I hope this is helpful.
1418970
I have same unit never had a problem with it. Do you have it properly placed in position?
672739
A correction: Previously I said in my e-mail that the unit does not move when oscillating but part of it does. I turned the switch off beforethe movement began when I checked it yesterday. Sorry about that.rend the switch off
320827
When mine stopped working (would not rotate) I took it down to look at it to see if a wire came loose or something, I found nothing. It sat on my bench for about 5 days without touching it, I thought it was done but decided to try it one more time and it worked. I re-installed it and it's still working. I have no answers that would make sense but maybe you should try uninstalling it and let it set. I tried mine several times during the day with no results, it didn't work till I got back to it later. good luck.
2205956
My first timer didn't do anything strange and is working very well. The second one I bought did something weird, similar to what you're describing but I can't remember exactly what it was. This second one has not worked correctly since the day I got it. It's on the same table as my wireless phone and whenever I put the phone back in the holder the timer loses it's programming. Too much trouble to return and get a new one so I live with it.
161888
Not sure why. I haven't had any issue with my unit (yet). You may have a defective Battery or Grip. Sorry...
881088
Mr. Kung, I think you may have a problem with your system. Each of my stations follows the other without any delay and that is the way it is supposed to work. It has been a very good unit for me. You should call them and explain the problem. I am sure they will have you return the unit and replace it with a new one. I apologize for being flippant.
1404379
As others have mentioned, check to see that the unit is not set to manually on, if it is not then you probably are experiencing the beginning of many problems to come with this unit. I returned the one I bought because of similar problems. Mine experienced problems early and multiplied with age. Read some of the reviews on Amazon. I would advise taking it back if possible. This would be a great unit if it worked properly for a reasonable amont of time.
1639958
Mine appears to do the same thing (in hundredths & thousandths digits) especially when I shake the unit or leads. Goes to steady zero when I touch leads. I don't think this is defect.
344768
just purchased this and have not set any daily modes for the week, but activated the vacation security mode to see how the random on and off light feature worked. I've also set the day and correct time in this unit,, so far for the last 2 nites, the unit has turned on the lamp at around 6PM but I've manually turned off the unit late at nite before I go to bed because it stays on. during the day, it stays off. I can only surmise that I have to set on and off times for each day & that the random timer works off of that,, otherwise it does not appear to do the random on and off.
1904051
My scale has only written this when it is unstable, about 2 times. I make sure that the surface the scale is on is straight. no papers or anything keeping it unsettled. I start it up again sometimes or check the batteries. It is a great product and I wish you well.