To open a combination locker, follow these general steps:
- Clear the lock : Turn the dial clockwise (right) at least three full rotations to reset the lock.
- Enter the first number : Continue turning the dial clockwise and stop precisely at the first number of your combination.
- Enter the second number : Turn the dial counterclockwise (left), passing the first number once, then stop at the second number.
- Enter the third number : Turn the dial clockwise again and stop at the third number.
- Open the locker : Pull up or push the locker handle or shackle; the lock should open.
If the locker does not open, try starting over by spinning the dial three times to the right again and carefully re-enter the combination. Sometimes the locker latch may be jammed by items inside, so applying some pressure or asking for assistance may help
. This method applies to most traditional combination locks used on school or gym lockers. The key is to remember the sequence: right to first number, left passing first number to second, then right to third number, and finally opening the lock
