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New to Leatherman...teething problems
on: December 30, 2012, 02:18:21 PM
Just purchased my first Leatherman (Charge) and have managed to lock open the blades, saw and file. Not clear how I unlock and close!

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Re: New to Leatherman...teething problems
Reply #1 on: December 30, 2012, 02:27:39 PM
There will have been a piece of sprung metal that's moved over and is now in the way of the blade closing.  It's known as a liner lock system, all you need do is push it back down with your thumb and carefully close the blade.  Here's a pic to try and show you what I mean:



Hope that helps and that you enjoy your Charge. :cheers:
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Re: New to Leatherman...teething problems
Reply #2 on: December 30, 2012, 02:30:54 PM
If you look really carefully you will see a picture of a little padlock on the liner lock, push that. Just mind your fingers  ;)

Oh and welcome to the forum  :D
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Re: New to Leatherman...teething problems
Reply #3 on: December 30, 2012, 02:31:28 PM
Oh yes, if I remember correctly there will be a small "open padlock" symbol showing you where to push. :)

Dunc beat me to it. :D
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Re: New to Leatherman...teething problems
Reply #4 on: December 30, 2012, 02:33:41 PM
Welcome!

The Charge is my favorite go to multitool.  Enjoy! :)

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Re: New to Leatherman...teething problems
Reply #5 on: December 30, 2012, 02:34:00 PM
Welcome, Which Charge did you get?
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Re: New to Leatherman...teething problems
Reply #6 on: December 30, 2012, 02:35:07 PM
Thanks to all for the fast response. Problem solved - I'll try harder before posting a problem in future!

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Re: New to Leatherman...teething problems
Reply #7 on: December 30, 2012, 02:35:47 PM
STARTING with a 'charge' eh ? nice !!!!  :whistle:
where next ?
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Re: New to Leatherman...teething problems
Reply #8 on: December 30, 2012, 02:36:44 PM
Phew that was close , for a minute there it looked like you were going to have to read the manual  :rofl:
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Re: New to Leatherman...teething problems
Reply #9 on: December 30, 2012, 02:44:06 PM
Re the earlier question: it's a TTI. Purchased for me by a member of the US part of the family. These tools are very expensive in the UK.

Is that folded sheet of paper the manual? Even now I see no mention of the unlocking symbol procedure?

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Re: New to Leatherman...teething problems
Reply #10 on: December 30, 2012, 02:47:00 PM
Quote from: davidUK on December 30, 2012, 02:44:06 PM
Re the earlier question: it's a TTI. Purchased for me by a member of the US part of the family. These tools are very expensive in the UK.

Is that folded sheet of paper the manual? Even now I see no mention of the unlocking symbol procedure?

The TTi is a very nice tool , and yes very expensive here in the UK  :o  You just need a nice SAK to go with it now  :D  Welcome to the slippery slope.

Oh and don't forget a nice little LED light too
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Re: New to Leatherman...teething problems
Reply #11 on: December 30, 2012, 04:10:35 PM
Multitool people DON'T read manuals OR instructions !!! it's breaks code 214.7 part A of our rule book ! (which BTW nobody has read  :facepalm: )
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Re: New to Leatherman...teething problems
Reply #12 on: December 30, 2012, 06:06:13 PM
Quote from: Dunc on December 30, 2012, 02:47:00 PM
Quote from: davidUK on December 30, 2012, 02:44:06 PM
Re the earlier question: it's a TTI. Purchased for me by a member of the US part of the family. These tools are very expensive in the UK.

Is that folded sheet of paper the manual? Even now I see no mention of the unlocking symbol procedure?

The TTi is a very nice tool , and yes very expensive here in the UK  :o  You just need a nice SAK to go with it now  :D  Welcome to the slippery slope.

Oh and don't forget a nice little LED light too
Dunc.............stop it! >:D Leave the poor chap alone, he'll be infected soon enough :D
It seemed like a good idea at the time.

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Re: New to Leatherman...teething problems
Reply #13 on: December 30, 2012, 06:07:47 PM
Quote from: Taxi Dad on December 30, 2012, 04:10:35 PM
Multitool people DON'T read manuals OR instructions !!! it's breaks code 214.7 part A of our rule book ! (which BTW nobody has read  :facepalm: )
  :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
It seemed like a good idea at the time.

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Re: New to Leatherman...teething problems
Reply #14 on: December 30, 2012, 06:09:34 PM
Quote from: thesuper on December 30, 2012, 06:06:13 PM
Quote from: Dunc on December 30, 2012, 02:47:00 PM
Quote from: davidUK on December 30, 2012, 02:44:06 PM
Re the earlier question: it's a TTI. Purchased for me by a member of the US part of the family. These tools are very expensive in the UK.

Is that folded sheet of paper the manual? Even now I see no mention of the unlocking symbol procedure?

The TTi is a very nice tool , and yes very expensive here in the UK  :o  You just need a nice SAK to go with it now  :D  Welcome to the slippery slope.

Oh and don't forget a nice little LED light too
Dunc.............stop it! >:D Leave the poor chap alone, he'll be infected soon enough :D

Wait till he discovers Swisstools and Spirits  :ahhh
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Re: New to Leatherman...teething problems
Reply #15 on: December 30, 2012, 07:02:43 PM
Quote from: Taxi Dad on December 30, 2012, 04:10:35 PM
Multitool people DON'T read manuals OR instructions !!! it's breaks code 214.7 part A of our rule book ! (which BTW nobody has read  :facepalm: )

I love watching the Youtube reviews where guys often have no clue what some of the features are on the tools they are reviewing or how they work. I realize many guys never read the manuals but you would think if you are posting a review at least you would want to know what you are talking about.

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Re: New to Leatherman...teething problems
Reply #16 on: December 30, 2012, 11:04:25 PM
Welcome to MT.O!¡! Glad you got the problem solved. It could have been worse, I  did that with an original Super Tool. That's a bugger to unlock when you have them all opened and locked.
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Re: New to Leatherman...teething problems
Reply #17 on: December 30, 2012, 11:12:40 PM
Quote from: thesuper on December 30, 2012, 06:07:47 PM
Quote from: Taxi Dad on December 30, 2012, 04:10:35 PM
Multitool people DON'T read manuals OR instructions !!! it's breaks code 214.7 part A of our rule book ! (which BTW nobody has read  :facepalm: )
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Rules?

We don't need no steenkin' rules... 8)

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Re: New to Leatherman...teething problems
Reply #18 on: December 31, 2012, 06:15:30 PM

You just need a nice SAK to go with it now  :D  Welcome to the slippery slope.
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Reply #19 on: December 31, 2012, 06:18:04 PM
Oh and the Charge TTi is an awesome tool.  It is one of my faves and is in my top 3 full sized multitools that I prefer to carry (Charge, Rebar and Swisstool Spirit). 
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Re: New to Leatherman...teething problems
Reply #20 on: December 31, 2012, 06:18:30 PM
Quote from: Taxi Dad on December 30, 2012, 04:10:35 PM
Multitool people DON'T read manuals OR instructions !!! it's breaks code 214.7 part A of our rule book ! (which BTW nobody has read  :facepalm: )


Funny how I hate to read books but I ALWAYS read directions/ instructions :think:
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