How do these ratchet please? Do you get it close then pull the pin then ratchet?
86106
They don't ratchet. With the pin removed, you lift the yoke part of the stand as high as you want to, usually up to the frame member you want to support, at which point the yoke drops down against one of the teeth on the stand assembly. You then insert the pin to prevent inadvertent bumping of the stand release arm which could drop the entire vehicle you are supporting down onto yourself. The pin is a safety feature. A very important feature to prevent a crushing or death when under a vehicle. No ratchet. Just a saw-tooth arrangement where it clicks into a higher detent as you raise the yoke into position. They don't ratchet. With the pin removed, you lift the yoke part of the stand as high as you want to, usually up to the frame member you want to support, at which point the yoke drops down against one of the teeth on the stand assembly. You then insert the pin to prevent inadvertent bumping of the stand release arm which could drop the entire vehicle you are supporting down onto yourself. The pin is a safety feature. A very important feature to prevent a crushing or death when under a vehicle. No ratchet. Just a saw-tooth arrangement where it clicks into a higher detent as you raise the... » Read More They don't ratchet. With the pin removed, you lift the yoke part of the stand as high as you want to, usually up to the frame member you want to support, at which point the yoke drops down against one of the teeth on the stand assembly. You then insert the pin to prevent inadvertent bumping of the stand release arm which could drop the entire vehicle you are supporting down onto yourself. The pin is a safety feature. A very important feature to prevent a crushing or death when under a vehicle. No ratchet. Just a saw-tooth arrangement where it clicks into a higher detent as you raise the yoke into position. « Show Less
86107
They don't ratchet. With the pin removed, you lift the yoke part of the stand as high as you want to, usually up to the frame member you want to support, at which point the yoke drops down against one of the teeth on the stand assembly. You then insert the pin to prevent inadvertent bumping of the stand release arm which could drop the entire vehicle you are supporting down onto yourself. The pin is a safety feature. A very important feature to prevent a crushing or death when under a vehicle. No ratchet. Just a saw-tooth arrangement where it clicks into a higher detent as you raise the yoke into position.
670201
you pull to adjust and push to lock. nothing comes off. its that simple. Hope this helps.
851163
Mt Tekton wrench was broken when it arrived, but my other ratcheting "clicker" - a Craftsman - does both RH and LH thread. The Tekton should work the same.
1154015
There is a knob to the right of the lock button that is used to release the ratchet. The crimp levers must be compressed a bit to take the pre-load off the ratchet mechanism, once this is done the knob can be turned in the direction of the arrow to release the ratchet.
465135
Take out the metal part and pull. It was tight for me initially but easier now. If it's not coming out pull harder!
1248547
Threaded connection. It slips on then your turn those threaded closure knobs.
1600149
Hi don't pull on it you'll break it, on that large round ball look for the little slit, seam and pry that open gently and you'll see how it opens. the ball will open up and stay connected to one end untill you connect the two ends and snap it shut! Hope that was helpful...
1825160
They are really hard to crimp. Even using the proper crimper. Without them you wont get even pressure and probaby spring leaks in the future. Also the real crimper ratchets so if you have to change your grip on it, it wont release the clamp. Basically the extra 55 bucks is totally worth it.
144719
you loosen a nut/bolt, set desired angle, then tighten back down. Love mine
212818
I couldn't get this tool to work properly with the ratchet so I disabled the ratchet with a zip tie, locking the ratchet lever down inside the handle. This allow me to use this tool like a standard pair of pliers and I can apply as much or as little pressure as I want.
1291966
Along with what everyone else has said about using a screwdriver and hammer, try opening the door slightly. When the door is closed there is more pressure on the pin than when the door is slightly ajar. Good luck!
561008
I simply pull them. Once I pushed them in too far and I simply used a pair of plyers to get it out.
798151
Just turn clip part till you get it to open enough to be tight when you clamp it shut.
305361
There is a tab on the head that can select ratchet operation for either left or right hand thread (or simply locks it). Note that the wrench should always be stored with the torque set at the lowest specified value to retain calibration. I've been very happy with the several that I own, but also note that there are several basic torque scales available (ft-lb, in-lb, Nm, etc.) so make sure to select the most convenient scale or you will have to translate units.
2246609
James, you have to twist the middle to open and close the chuck to get the bit in. It's easy and I was a little confused too! Just twist ( I can't remember which way) to open, drop in the bit, and twist opposite to close. Happy filing!
2233112
Actually, neither from what I can figure out. They have a ratchet and when you use them, they stop if they can't get all the way through and then you squeeze again and they move forward like a wrench (ratchet ) . They are great so far in my garden and have met my needs perfectly. I have not pushed them beyond the accompanying specifications.
413489
You do just pull. I rotated mine first...like if you were unscrewing it...then gently but firmly pulled holding the black part closest to the main body. It was snug but still didn't take a whole lot to free it. Hope this helps.