Remember to pass the first number in the combination when turning the dial or your lock will not open.
When you last on the last digit in the combination you should hear the click the shackle disengaging with the body of your lock.
If the combination lock is jammed, you can either try pulling on the lock really hard or pushing it in a little bit. If neither of those options work, try using a shim instead (a shim is a thin, small piece of metal that slide between the gaps of the lock).
Remember to remove the combination sticker from the lock before you use it. If you have trouble memorizing things, remember to write the code down on a piece of paper somewhere.
Sometimes the indicator for the numbers will be a red line or arrow. [3] X Research source
If the key won’t fit regardless of what you try, there’s a good chance that it’s the wrong key. Every key has a different profile which will push pins up inside of the lock and disengage the shackle when you have the right key.
Some padlocks will require you to put the key in and turn it clockwise to lock it.
