I can't figure out how to open this umbrella. Can you help?
1776016
Push the tab in and pull up. The tab is located were you would find in any umbrella
856537
Just check youtube on how to open it so you don't break it.It's very east once you get the hang of it.
332057
Push the center ring in until it reaches the socket and snaps into place. The umbrella will open and you can then screw the bulb in. You have to push kind of hard.
1037135
yeah, a little tricky. There's a small tab to the left, just move it out a little and the compartment will open up. Others have had the same problem.
1335041
It's pictured upside down. The umbrella hole in the top half will allow you to adjust the angle of the umbrella. Whoever assembled it for the photo just got it wrong, which is quite easy to do.
128880
I have one of these and I do not find that closing is any more difficult than opening. Perhaps the umbrella is "hanging up" on the upright post? If so, change the angle of the umbrella before cranking closed.
2261055
There is a shaft in the center the umbrella pole fits down into. After inserting the umbrella you turn a knob on the side that tightens a screw against the umbrella pole which helps keep the umbrella from moving.
131799
Dorothy, I had the same problem. Hold the bottom (bigger part) with your left hand and twist the part just above it with your right hand. Failing this, go to YouTube and see how is done there. This is how I managed to open mine. I hope this helps.
720226
There is a slit at the top right. Just use your fingernail or a small screw driver and pry it open.
1609119
Sorry, but the only thing I can think of is to take it to a locksmith. They can open it for you.
976564
You should be able to gently pull down at each point/tip of the black cover. The cap at the end will pull off and release the cover. Do that for all points/tips of the umbrella. Hopefully that helps you.
242486
It should open easily by just pulling it out.. That part does not have a lock so you're right.Try to pull it a bit hard but not too hard.. it tends to get stuck a bit sometimes.. but if it still does not open, contact the seller it might be defective.
936372
These features on my umbrella work o.k. The tilt mechanism is less then ideal because you need to release the top part ofthe umbrella for it to tilt. When yo look to close it you have to hold part of the umbrella. Push it up until it is back in lock position.
2115345
Your umbrella must be defective. Mine closes easily when I turn the crank on the pole.
674892
Try prying it open with a screwdriver or a butterknife.try pressing it down then pry up.
685669
There is a little notch on the right side that you have to open it. You have to use your nail to do it.
1549830
Hilary, It isn't obvious. As others have said, step down on the black lever in back and then lift the handle and dust container out of the base. On mine I turn it over and pull back on a gray tab that allows a door into the dust container to open. You may be surprised at how much "dust" is in there. Bill