how to open a safe lock

how to open a safe lock

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To open a safe with a combination dial lock, follow these general steps carefully and precisely:

  1. Locate the opening index (usually at the 12 o'clock position on the dial). This is where you align the numbers.
  2. Turn the dial 4 full turns to the left (counterclockwise) , then stop exactly on the first number of your combination.
  3. Turn the dial 3 full turns to the right (clockwise) , passing the second number twice, then stop exactly on the second number the third time you reach it.
  4. Turn the dial 2 full turns to the left (counterclockwise) , passing the third number once, then stop exactly on the third number the second time.
  5. Turn the dial slowly to the right (clockwise) until it stops and the safe unlocks.

This method applies to most high-quality residential and commercial safes with a three-number combination lock

Additional Tips:

  • Be precise with the numbers and the number of turns; even a slight mistake can prevent the safe from opening
  • Practice the dialing process a few times to get comfortable with the sequence
  • If your safe has a different number of combination numbers or a different mechanism, refer to the manufacturer's instructions.
  • If you do not have the combination or the safe won't open, professional locksmith assistance may be required

This procedure is the standard for mechanical combination dial safes and is reliable when the correct combination is known

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