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November 16, 2009 Lost in Translation

Powerful Flexible Prop Pole

So I bought a super-powerful tension rod to hang my heavy winter wear (well, maybe super-powerful…it was less than $5). Now I’m trying to install it and I’m kind of at a loss.

“Please install concrete walls between pillars in a place to own enough strength,” it says, apparently using the same nonsensical translation program my landlord uses. It continues: “Pesistant Weight 20kg – 40 kg. It is a goal on the whole completely that it is overweight to be able to bear load. The width of pole waits with the state of Ann form wall. Ways are different sometimes.” “The association is not easy to separate, the type that the screw holes for a time.” “Thickness of a pole.” “Can use to erect too.” …? Is this appropriate for children??

Then comes the step-by-step:
“Installation method:
1. Be sure if the walls are hard enough and keep the rods vertical and horizon.
2. Pull out the extendable rods as the picture shown below and turn the screws to the shortest.
3. Keep walls and floor horizon and then install the extendable rods.
4. If spread and lock the screw bolt firmly. Because it is Kong Kai’s type, there is no screw hole. It is a thing of the screw to be durable, punch regularly on the tube.
5. Slightly adjust the screws and fix the extendable rods.
6. Ask the gentle one to pull and confirm that it is firm to install after installation finishes. And do fixed installation state inspection.”
Oh, gentle one of ‘pesistant’ weight who waits with the state of Ann! …whoever that might be—I need your help!

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Comments

  1. Rachel says

    November 16, 2009 at 4:03 pm

    So who is the gentle one- you or Chris? Verryy funny!

  2. Raph G. Neckmann says

    November 16, 2009 at 4:05 pm

    Well, it's always good to keep walls and floor horizon! But not both at the same time, unless you are on a raft.

  3. Evelyn says

    November 16, 2009 at 4:41 pm

    Ah, me…I have tears , my dear…picturing you trying to make sense of this engrish ammuses me immensely. State of Ann? Any help there?

  4. Laurie says

    November 17, 2009 at 10:03 am

    Sometimes, I wish they would have detailed pictures, but engrish is always amusing. At least it makes more sense than my Japanese! Ha!

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