How to Use Combination Locks
Combination locks can be a great way to protect your locker, your bike on a bike rack and other types of personal property. There are two main types of combination locks --- ones with dials and ones with rotating knobs. Both require a series of numbers to be entered into the mechanism in the appropriate order to release the lock. However, the exact way you enter this combination depends entirely on which type of lock you're actually working with. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Dial Lock
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Locate the combination for your specific rotating lock. This combination typically comes on either a piece of paper included with the lock, or on a removable sticker affixed to the back of the lock.
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Rotate the knob on your lock three times in complete, clockwise circles. On the third rotation, stop the knob on the first number in your combination.
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Rotate the knob on your lock twice in complete, counterclockwise circles. On the second rotation, stop the knob on the second number in your combination.
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Rotate the knob on your lock one time in a complete, clockwise circle. Stop the knob on the last number in your combination. Pull up on the lock to open it.
Rotating Knobs
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Locate the combination for your specific lock. This combination typically comes on either a piece of paper included with the lock, or on a removable sticker affixed to the back of the lock.
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Turn the individual dials (there can be three, four or even six depending on your lock) so that the number numbers for your combination are being displayed on each. For example, if your combination was "1, 2, 3", the first dial should be displaying a one, the second should be displaying a two and the third should be displaying a three.
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Press the lock release button to open your combination lock.
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