Proper operation of the 8077 padlock requires the operator to carefully dial the combination, making sure the numbers are aligned correctly on the opening index mark.
- Before attempting to operate the lock, study the illustrations and familiarize yourself with the names of the various parts of the padlock.
- When counting turns of the dial, you count the numbers of times your particular number aligns with the opening index.
- Proper operation of the 8077 padlock requires the operator to carefully dial the combination, making sure the numbers are aligned correctly on the opening index mark.
- View the dial from directly in front. Viewing from either side while dialing the combination will automatically introduce alignment errors.
- Dial the combination precisely. Errors of even a fraction of a number will cause the lock not to open.
- If you dial past a number when you meant to stop on it, you must begin the dialing process again, beginning with the fi rst step. You cannot back up to a number once you have dialed past it.
- Remember that the last step after dialing the three-number combination is to turn the dial right (clockwise) to zero, then pull sharply on the shackle.
To Lock: After closing the shackle, the dial must be turned at least five complete revolutions in either direction to ensure it is fully locked.