Jack Lalanne Power Juicer

The pulp collection receptacle has a tiny clear plastic button on the bottom. If this has broken off (it happens often) the machine won't turn on. The button must be present to depress the safety switch at the bottom of the machine. If everything else is properly assembled and the machine won't turn on, this is probably the cause. Check the bottom of the pulp collection receptacle to see if the button has broken off. (picture #2) If so, replace it with a piece of pasta or a tiny piece of wood. Sounds silly, but it works. The safety switch at the bottom of the machine must be depressed before the machine will run.

Make sure your silver bar is locked in, and it's assembled right, or it wont turn on. hope that helps! mbatalis0913