M&S umbrella -how to lock open

peter999

Found an M&S umbrella, but can't work out how to lock it in position when open.

Can't see a catch which normally locks an umbrella open.

Can't see anything obvious broken that could be missing.

All I can see is thin piece of cord string going from top to bottom part which moves up shaft.

Any ideas how to lock this umbrella in open position ?

anotherbaldrick

peter999 wrote: »

Found an M&S umbrella, but can't work out how to lock it in position when open.

Can't see a catch which normally locks an umbrella open.

Can't see anything obvious broken that could be missing.

All I can see is thin piece of cord string going from top to bottom part which moves up shaft.

Any ideas how to lock this umbrella in open position ?

shove the collar ( where the spokes join in the middle ) down hard towards the tip.


has anyone lost an M&S umbrella recently ?

peter999

anotherbaldrick wrote: »

shove the collar ( where the spokes join in the middle ) down hard towards the tip.


has anyone lost an M&S umbrella recently ?

I've just got it working, not way you said.

It's an automatic spring umbrella, press button at bottom and it opens automatically, very flash !

I need another umbrella, all my other ones have been destroyed in wind & rain.

peter999

Press button on handle first time, umbrella automatically raises & opens.

Press this button 2nd time, umbrella automatically closes (while still raised), you pull it down to reload spring mechanism.

Very flash, only used manual umbrellas before.

Biggles

peter999 wrote: »

I need another umbrella, all my other ones have been destroyed in wind & rain.

No, in this weather you need a good hat and coat, not an umbrella.

Nile

peter999 wrote: »

I've just got it working, not way you said.

It's an automatic spring umbrella, press button at bottom and it opens automatically, very flash !

I need another umbrella, all my other ones have been destroyed in wind & rain.

A vented umbrella copes better in windy conditions, like these:


http://www.theumbrellashop.co.uk/sport-c25/vented-c27


But obviously search for better prices.;)