Locate the cord lock mechanism in the headrail the lift cords run through this.
Venetian blind cord lock stuck.
Tilt cord is simply threaded over pulley and out again.
Push the pin to disengage the cords.
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Try to raise your blind up just a few inches and lock it in place.
If this does not work the pawl must be released follow these easy steps.
When the pawl locks in place you can t lower the blinds.
If it locks the problem lies with the cord.
The cords generally two to three thread over a pin and beneath the pawl a small metal roller with teeth to grab the cord inside the lock mechanism in the head rail.
If your blinds are locked open so turning the tilting rod doesn t change the blinds from open to closed position it s likely that the tilting rod has come loose on the inside of the blinds.
The pawl moves up and down along a slotted track to lock or release the cord and lower the blinds.
Kirsch cord lock ball insert.
The blind won t stay up when locked in place.
Using a flat head be careful to avoid contact with the cording screwdriver turn the screwdriver perpendicular to the headrail.
Venetian blinds add a classy touch to your windows and they let you easily control how much light comes in by tilting them up or down.
Tug on the cords.
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Sometimes a pull cord for a blind gets stuck needing repair or breaks requiring replacement.
Remove the blinds by taking the headrail out of the brackets.
Levolor venetian blind double cord lock found in older style 2 metal slat blinds.
Sometimes the cord can become lopsided or tilted after extensive use and affect how the blind functions.
Take a screw driver and press the pawl down in the track in which it travels.
To release the blinds tug the lift cords to the side pulling towards the center of the blinds.
It s important to have properly working cords on a venetian blind.
If you can t open your blinds check the cord lock to see if it s jammed or should be replaced.
Over time you may find that your blinds are stuck or damaged and need to be fixed.
Untie or cut off knots at ends of tilt cord and remove pulls.
You will see a pin.
Rubber ball used in some styles of kirsch cord locks for cellular and pleated shades and wood blinds.
Use these directions to replace a tilted cord.
