The Avanti Safety Can Opener allows you to open cans of all shapes and sizes safely every time. It is easy to use with a self-attaching system. It produces a clean cut which leaves no sharp edges on the lid or can. Due to this clean cut, the lid can be placed back on the can for short-term refrigerated storage Place can opener on the edge of the can in a parallel position to lid and turn the handle clockwise. The opener will attach to the rim automatically. Turn handle clockwise until can is completely open To release opener, turn handle anti-clockwise slightly Remove lid.