i have the deckhand 40 and when the 40 lb anchor is released to go down it sticks. what can i do to resolve this issue.
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There is a spring loaded switch. If you can pull on the anchor line and it goes out try some wd-40 on the switch area or try to free the switch so it moves freely.
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If you are using a vinyl coated mushroom anchor, the neck of the anchor may be wedging itself into what they call the Lower Line Guide. That's the round nose piece the the anchor slides up into when it is pulled in all of the way and hinges horizontal. I've had this happen in the past and just put some waterproof grease around the inside of the guide the beginning of each season and the vinyl anchor doesn't get stuck in there. Best of luck...
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I have this problem also. I just don't pull it all the way in while out. Once I'm done for the day, I bring it all the way in.
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I use it for a 35 lb anchor. The box says up to 40 lb. The deckhand works great and the remote switch is a great addition.
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There is a pin on a chain. This is 4 when U trailer your boat the anchor won't drop. Remove this if U haven't
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Same problem on my in ground plastered pool. Tried different weights on hose and used the swivel attachment. Tried different lengths of hose also. Nothing works.
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I Haven't had this problem but try cleaning the magnets or putting a small weight ( small magnets ) at the bottom to weight it to swing down. I did this with one of my other cat doors and it helped.
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Bob's answer is the first line of defense. I've also experienced that with the blade height adjustment, especially if you rip a lot of mdf. If it's that way out of the box, I'd ask "Is it sticky when the fence is removed?" If not, I'd adjust the back setscrew on the fence rails as one rail is probably fighting the other. Mine is as smooth as glass, so it's not systemic.
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You could try checking the tension using the instructions in the manual. If it's too loose it will come off.
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Mine sticks too try not to crank it up to its maximum height and while gradually crank it and push in the release handle at the same time it is fairly hard to push in.
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If you have a friend that has a functional grip, try theirs too. This could help in troubleshooting. Good luck!
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We did not anchor it to the ground . We drilled stainless screw into a wooden deck and then used attached straps to the outside loops and anchored them to give it wind stability.
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The break-loose function is were u un-clip the anchor and let it go. Then retrieve the anchor line later. If for some reason u have to move in a hurry and don't have time to retrieve the anchor. That's why there is a float on the rope.
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Same thing happened with mine. I found that pushing down on the top near the latch sometimes helps. I went to a locksmith and he adjusted the latch but still sticks at times
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using 5/16 lag bolts i screwed the feet to the deck after assembling every thing. I then attached bungee cords to each corner and angered them to the deck. the top moves around a lot in the wind. the bungees help dampen the movement.
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You have to use an impact drill a little larger than the anchor and drill a core out for it. Then pour an epoxy around the anchor to fix it in place. The bolt on the anchor is to fix the hand rail in place. Home Depot has the tools for rent and epoxy. Careful not to drill too close to the edge of the pool due to the re bar used in pool construction, usually 17". Outside of that range you will find wire in-bedded in the concrete deck. Good luck.
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If you are throwing the anchor out off the bow, make sure it doesn't land sideways. My boat is 23.5 ft. and weighs over 4000 lbs and the anchor when used properly holds really well.
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I was finding the same problem. We kept playing with the weight and the top ring. It was a long pain but once you get everything at the right height/ weight it won't stick as much.
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Unscrew both the black knobs that attach the hydraulic cylinders to the rowing handles. Lower/raise to find the tension that works for you. I hope this helps!