How to Dial and Change Safe Combination Lock Part 001 | Mr. Locksmith Training Video

How to Dial and Change Safe Combination Lock Part 001 | Mr. Locksmith Training Video

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This information is typical of a Sargent & Greenleaf (S&G), Ilco, or LaGard safe Mechanical Group II Combination Locks.

Combination Operating Instructions:
To unlock the safe use the "Opening Index" (located at the 12 o'clock position) on the dial ring for each number. You must dial the combination precisely without backing up.

- Left 4 or more turns to the left (counterclockwise) stopping at the first number "20"
- 3 turns to the right to the 2nd number stopping at "40"
- 2 turns to the left to the 3rd number stopping at "60"
- Right to open: turn the dial to the right until it stops moving.

There are a few safes out there that are R-L-R instead of L-R-L. In that case, you utilize the same procedure except that you would reverse the direction.

Note: See upcoming videos on "forbidden zone," drop point, opening locked safes, combination lock maintenance, troubleshooting, safe tools and the most important tool to open a safe!

Terry Whin-Yates is a 3rd Generation Locksmith with a BA (Hons) Criminology. He has 35 years experience in the locksmith and security industry and is a locksmith trainer providing locksmith training to people and businesses all across North America. Terry Whin-Yates‘ BC Security License is B4227.

[nialljamesbuckley]

really interesting. i really liked seeing the mechanism work while you turned the dial. thanks for taking the time to make and post this!

[aaronnowack]

When removing the change key, did you turn it to the left before removing? Or do you pull it straight out

[stevefernandez]

Thank you you helped me get my Horizon Safe open 😊

[BrentThai]

if I don't have a change keyhole like you. Can I use screwdriver?

[handymanmagician]

How would I change the combination to the dial with the door already opened, but I don't have the original combination?

[johnr]

If you can’t open the safe, try one number high or one number low when dialing up the lock. My safe was off by one number and it would not open. Its trying, but you have to have patience.

[DrBeltsander]

Saved my ass a engineer call out thank you

[MrPeteroni]

When you a brand new safe, is the dial lock already open or do you have to spin it counter clockwise between 90-0 in order to open and get all the instructions inside?

[Abdellatif_Chebboub]

Thanks, you don't need any dialing to close it? After open it

[jdg]

Awesome video. Will this work on an old Remington rand safe?

[luisp]

I enjoy your videos. I have a small sentry safe with lock and key. I forgot combo but it's open. How can I find the number or put a new one in?

[SAICOTICO]

two questions the first is if you can start at number 0 and the second is if a number can be repeated. brand herring hall marvin

[TaoForceDex]

Hi Mr.Locksmith. I've got a problem with my new safe. After changing the combo with the key and change dial. My new combo doesnt seem to work on open dial. But it works on change dial. What could be wrong?

[vanessaholland]

When I insert my change key the dial will only turn so far before it hits something and won't turn anymore .. hindering my efforts to change combo .. it's an s&g lock .. any suggestions

[armos]

one question please, if you've done smth. wrong how you can return into previous numbers, is it possible?

[CaliMaxe]

Can you let me know which key I need for a Canon D-4557?

[kandygurl]

🎶36 24 36, oh what a winning hand. She's a brick. House, she's mighty, mighty, just letting it all hang out🎶

[stellabenton]

Have 2 safes at my job need to learn asap

[guido]

My dial isn't doing the "lock open" to the right thing. After my last number when I go right to open it doesn't stop and open. Currently can't get the safe open. Mine has the key as well and that is working properly.

[raylopez]

I have a 1909 safe i took off back plate on the door it have 4 wheels each one haves a notch how do I get combination numbers to find out what combination numbers on dial to open safe