How To Use Hand Can Opener

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How to use hand can opener. There s a right way and there s a wrong way. To use a manual can opener open the arms of the can opener and place the metal tooth on the lip of the can. Lifting the opener with a quick and firm move will rip a part of the can. Hold the can with your left hand secure the guard at the edge of the can and puncture it using the pointed edge of the opener. Twist the can opener handle to rotate the cutting edge around the lid.

This causes the serrated wheel to roll around the edge of the can which makes the cutting edge move and puncture through the can. A video online has gone viral showing the correct way to use a handheld can opener. Meanwhile you will hold the clamp in your palm just behind the can opener with your other two fingers. Keep pressure on the handles with your left hand while using your right hand to turn the knob clockwise. Grasp both can opener arms in your left hand and steady the can with your right hand.

Camp can openers are made for use with the right hand. Squeeze the arms together for a secure fit and start turning handle. This action will rotate the wheel which cuts into the can. In this video i show you how to use a can opener. Hold the can opener arms in 1 hand and twist the handle clockwise with your other hand.

Giving you access to pour out the contents. This will align the wheel of the opener where it needs to be to cut into the lid. Your index finger should fit between the other side of the flat surface and the back of the small blade. It is a simple process and i demonstrate myself opening a can of tuna as part of the tutorial.