If you don’t reset the dial before entering the combination, you will not be able to open the safe.
If you don’t know the combination, try looking for a brand and serial number printed on the rear bottom corner of the safe. You may be able to get the factory-issued combination by contacting the brand online with your serial number.
If you don’t rotate the dial past the second number, the tumbler won’t engage inside the lock and will prevent the safe from opening.
Some safes may still unlock if you’re 1 number off if they’re cheaper or less secure than other brands.
Spinning the dial around will engage the last tumbler in the safe so it rotates into position.
Avoid spinning the dial too far, or else you’ll cause the safe to lock again. Don’t try pulling on the handle yet since the bolt is still engaged inside the safe.
When you want to close the safe again, shut the door and turn the dial 4 times to the left to re-engage the lock.
Cut-off saws allow you to cut through difficult material, such as steel or concrete, without damaging the machine. You can buy or rent cut-off saws from your local hardware store. Avoid using blades made for cutting through other materials since they could break and cause serious injury.
You can also wear coveralls to protect your clothing, but they are not required. Never operate a cut-off saw if you aren’t wearing safety equipment since you could seriously injure yourself.
Avoid making the rectangle too small since you won’t be able to reach inside the safe and access the contents.
Don’t try forcing the blade through the metal since you could break or damage the blade and cause serious injuries. Cut-off saws will create sparks when working with metal, so don’t work near any flammable materials. The cut edges of the metal can be extremely sharp, so avoid touching them so you don’t injure yourself.
You may also be able to cut through the concrete using a masonry blade on the cut-off saw. There may or may not be concrete inside depending on the brand of safe. Some safes may have solid metal while others have thin layers of fireproofing boards.
You may damage the contents of the safe if you press the saw blade completely through the liner, but it depends how thick the safe is.
The edges of the liner may be sharp, so wear work gloves while handling it.
