Can you re-orientate the knife switch mechanism from the horizontal operation to the vertical operation? When I look at the photos of this horizontal battery knife switch I see mounting holes on the side and bottom of the knife switch assembly for both...
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I suppose you could do that - but it seems to me that the company makes two version of the switch - one vertical (if you have lots of clearance between the battery and the hood) - and the horizontal version - when the clearance is questionable - seems like a lot of work - if you already have the horizontal version - I suppose you could could try to make it vertical, but if it doesn't work - then you've just spent a chunk on change on something that now is just a piece of recyclable metal part. good luck!
486800
you could fasten horizontally but you'd have a problem with the straps on the sheath. Making it difficult to sheath knife one-handed. look for something with more traditional sheath. Current sheath would take two hands and some luck to get knife in sheath. sorry
336482
There is a battery holder that flips out of the upper right hand side. The users manual tells you how to do it. If you don't have one look it up on line.
930362
You will have to determine how to mount the switch, there is no set way. I mounted mine with some dual sided tape - it is not a permenant solution especially in the field, but it works until I get it exactly where I want it.
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The tiny button on the rear bottom makes it reverse direction while pushed in, if there's any juice left in the batteries. If that doesn't work, slowly turn the screw to the right of the cutting mechanism with a flathead or phillips screwdriver counterclockwise to manually move it in reverse to make it let go.If that doesn't work, you'll have a heck of a time using pliers and metal-cutting dykes and so forth to tear the metal away from the cutting wheel, in order to free it up.Note: You cannot replace the batteries while there's still metal in the cutting wheel, which sucks BAD and, in my mind, is a major design flaw. The tiny button on the rear bottom makes it reverse direction while pushed in, if there's any juice left in the batteries. If that doesn't work, slowly turn the screw to the right of the cutting mechanism with a flathead or phillips screwdriver counterclockwise to manually move it in reverse to make it let go.If that doesn't work, you'll have a heck of a time using pliers and metal-cutting dykes and so forth to tear the metal away from the cutting wheel, in order to free it up.Note: You cannot replace the batteries while there's still metal in the cutting wheel,... » Read More The tiny button on the rear bottom makes it reverse direction while pushed in, if there's any juice left in the batteries. If that doesn't work, slowly turn the screw to the right of the cutting mechanism with a flathead or phillips screwdriver counterclockwise to manually move it in reverse to make it let go.If that doesn't work, you'll have a heck of a time using pliers and metal-cutting dykes and so forth to tear the metal away from the cutting wheel, in order to free it up.Note: You cannot replace the batteries while there's still metal in the cutting wheel, which sucks BAD and, in my mind, is a major design flaw. « Show Less
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It's kind of tricky. To swap handle positions, you have to depress both "buttons" on each side of the handle (near bottom of handle) at the same time while moving handle into position. If done correctly, both "buttons" will click and pop back up.
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My knifes screws came loose after only a week or two.You can tighten the screws if you have right tool and you don't lose the screw.Yes, you can flip it out with one hand, but it will break.
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the switch is mechanical. you can mount it in any direction. it will not effect the operation. Alan
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I haven't tried so I can't say one way or the other. My recollection is, that the position of the plug relative to the knife might make it awkward. Additionally, I'm not sure that the electrical connection would be maintained during the filleting process.
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I took a closer look at this and I don't see how this can be done. The way the piece is molded on the side it does not look like the handle can be changed. to the other side.
858226
No it cant be switched. But you could drill your own holes & make it that way.
814252
Follow Jagermeister's instructions in his answer (he said line up red arrows and turn right, but he meant left (correct), because he said turn counterclockwise. I fooled with it for awhile until I placed the battery on a hard surface, then I got the "voila" moment. You'll hear a little snap when, after you turn it left, it fits right in. And thanks to the other person who commented on Jagermeister, but I can't remember the name. (senior moment).
939362
You can flip the clip around 180 degrees using the three screws. It'll place the top of the clip parallel with the bottom of the knife handle. User preference I guess. I haven't tried it.
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there is a hole for a vise like mounting. However, we did not mount it. If you withdraw the front of the sharpener, it automatically pull the pencil in until it has been sharpened. This allows my young children to steady the sharpener with one hand while turning the crank with the other hand without any difficulty. Another user used Velcro on the bottom to fix it to a board, but I am not sure how successful this would be. Overall, it is a great sharpener.
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When stop is mounted with one hole on top and 2 on bottom, then stop 'locks' into place in the up position. I guess you could flip it around, but when you want it 'up' I dont think it will lock in place for you.
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" Will the sheath on this mount upside down, like on a backpack strap or a web vest?"Yes it will, and very securely. The effort required to retract the knife from the sheath is adjustable, so there will be no chance of loosing this excellent knife. Howard RamsayFirst Class Hospital CorpsmanFleet Marine ForceU.S.Navy (Retired)
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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.