Can You Change The Combination On A Dial Master Lock

This video is a step by step instructional video regarding how to change combinations on a built in combination locker lock.

Can you change the combination on a dial master lock.

To change your new combination again dial your combination and repeat steps 2 3. View instructions on how to change reset the combination for your tsa approved master travel sentry certified lock. Release button only after you have finished choosing your combination. Step 1 move the master lock s numbered dial clockwise.

The lock is now ready to be used. While pushing in button located on the bottom of the lock turn the dials to any combination you choose. The lock is now ready to be used. This tutorial is specific to one of the most common master lock padlocks model 646 and similar versions.

The most common are the precision dial which has numbers and letters on its dial speed dial lock which uses arrows and luggage lock which has 3 turning discs. To provide enhanced security long term master lock discontinued imprinting a serial number on the lock body of combination locks sold through retail locations. It is easy to forget the combination to a lock. Spin the zero past the indicator arrow for three consecutive passes.

Once you know the location of your lock s change position most manufacturers make theirs either 11 o clock or 1 o clock on the dial you are ready to change the combination on the lock. While pushing in button located on the bottom of the lock turn the dials to any combination you choose. Within 30 seconds anyone can reset the numeric code. You ll need to exert some pressure on the lock s latch enough so the dial can turn but not so much that it spins freely.

The locking mechanism will be on the left hand side. Hold the lock with the latch at the top and the dial facing you. You can either send the lock to master lock and wait several weeks to get the lock and its combination back from the company or you can figure it out with a bit of detective work. You just need to identify what type of lock you have.

If you have a master lock set your own combination lock you can change your combination whenever you like. Fortunately master lock offers a way to change the combination on most of its models. Please make sure you record your new combination in a safe place. There s a way to crack the code of a combination lock when you ve forgotten it.

Some dial locks require that a key be placed into the back of the lock to move it to a neutral mode so a new combination can be accepted.