Your Guide to Opening a 3-Digit Master Lock 🔓

A Master Lock combination padlock is a classic, but if you’ve ever struggled to get it open, you know the feeling of frustration. It’s actually quite simple once you know the right sequence of turns! This guide will walk you through the steps to quickly and reliably open your three-number dial combination lock.

The Three-Number Sequence

To unlock your Master Lock, you must input your three-number combination using a precise sequence of right (clockwise) and left (counter-clockwise) turns.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Clear the Lock

• Turn the dial to the right (clockwise) a few full revolutions (at least three) to clear any previous settings.

• Stop when the dial indicator (the mark at the top of the lock) points to zero (0).

2. Enter the First Number (Right Turn)

• Continue turning the dial to the right (clockwise).

• Stop precisely when your first combination number lines up with the indicator. This is where the locking mechanism begins to align.

3. Enter the Second Number (Left Turn)

• Turn the dial to the left (counter-clockwise).

• The key is to pass the first number once and then stop on the second combination number on your secondtime reaching it.

Example: If your first number is 20 and your second is 35, you will spin left past 20 once, complete a full revolution, and stop on 35 on your next pass. This completes one full revolution to the left past your first number.

4. Enter the Third Number (Right Turn)

• Turn the dial to the right (clockwise) again.

• Go directly to your third combination number and stop when it aligns with the indicator. Do not pass it!

5. Open the Lock!

• With the third number correctly set, pull up on the shackle (the U-shaped bar) or pull the lock body downward.

• The lock should pop open!

Locking it Back Up

To secure the lock again, simply push the shackle firmly back into the lock body.

• Pro Tip: Once it’s locked, scramble the dial by turning it a few times to the right or left. This ensures it can’t be opened without repeating the full sequence.

Don’t forget to keep your combination in a safe, private place!

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Check out this video if you prefer a visual guide on How to Open Your Combination Lock. This video provides a direct, step-by-step demonstration of the right/left turning pattern to open a combination lock.