Instructions to Change a Combination Lock

Cable locks, which feature various lengths and gauges of cable, usually feature three locking methods. Some come with built-in key locks and others with combination locks. The most popular is the one that features a built-in combination lock, which allows the user to set the combination of her choice. Setting the combination of an in-line combination lock is relatively easy and takes only a few seconds to complete.

Things You'll Need

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Instructions

    • 1

      Unlock the cable lock by lining the present combination up with the guide marks that are located on either side of the combination dials. Pull the lock post out.

    • 2

      Turn the reset collar, which is located on the right side of the combination dials, to the right until it cannot turn any farther. The reset collar is visible only after the lock is open.

    • 3

      Set the new combination by rotating the combination dials until the desired combination lines up with the left guide mark.

    • 4

      Turn the reset collar to the left until it cannot turn any farther. Inspect the combination dials to ensure that the numbers have not moved while turning the reset collar. Reinsert the lock post. Test the new combination to make sure it works.