The factory-set combination is 0-0-0-0. Turn the shackle 90° so that the notch on the shackle is aligned with the notch on the lock body. Press and hold the shackle down. While holding the shackle, set the dials to your new combination.
A store associate at the customer service desk will be able to call the Master Lock Customer Service line at 1(800)308-9244 to retrieve your combination for you.
The Master 5401 comes factory-set to 0000. To change the code, input your 0000 and open the unit up. To change the combination, push the Reset button across and up.
Each lock is opened by its own unique key that does not open any other lock in the set. Keyed Different is the standard keying default on Master Lock and American Lock padlocks.
Most Master Locks are very easy to pick and are considered one of the easiest beginner locks when practicing lock picking. They have four standard pins and a wide-open keyway that can be quickly bypassed in many ways, including picking them with improvised tools such as paperclips, bobby pins, or even a chicken bone.
The factory-set combination is 0-0-0-0. Turn the shackle 90° so that the notch on the shackle is aligned with the notch on the lock body.
Order your Master Lock replacement file cabinet, desk or cubicle keys by selecting your lock code from one of the available Master Lock lock series below. The lock code determines the correct key for your lock and will be stamped on your key or the face of your lock if you have lost your keys.
We're going to tell you how locksmiths make a new key when the original key has gone missing or was stolen. It's possible to recuperate function of an existing lock even if the key is not available. One technique that locksmiths use to do this is called “impressioning.”
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Each key has a complex rounded shape, this coupled with the magnetic element makes it an extremely hard lock to pick. The only way to gain access to the door would be for the key to be cloned, and in that case, a master locksmith would need to get their hands on the original key.
The best solution is to ask a professional locksmith for help. These technicians have all the tools and know-how to open your lock without the code and then they'll reset your combination.