What is the remedy when the lock gets hard to open/close? Soaking in a 50-50 solution of vinegar and water works; is there a better way?
917235
We recommend the use of a small amount of high quality wet lubricant, like the Master Lock 2300D. WD40 can be used for cleaning or washing the moisture out of a padlock but a good lubricant needs to be applied afterwards.
917236
Water and vinegar are very bad for metal locks, where on Earth did you get that advice? Use WD40, and if you don't have it handy, a very very small amount of cooking oil. Never water or anything water-based. (Vinegar is already 90%-95% water.)
917237
I have those locks for quite a while. The way I take care of them whenever hard to open/close is squeeze both end, then they worked.
1380396
I had that happen once, I had gotten some dirt in the lock. I got it out sprayed some WD40 in there and it was good. Another time I just had the key turned the wrong way (locked not unlocked) it has to be all the way open to come out Hope that helps, have a good Xmas!!
2261263
If the knife is already open and you're trying to close it, I would suggest adding more force into the locking mechanism. If it's still stuck for any reason I would ask the seller for an exchange/ return for it being defective.
1930948
Try running plain water in it. Also let white vinegar and water sit for 60seconds. Wipe out and than try running it. If that doesn't work I'd call Amazon. Should last longer than a month. Have two for 8mths now.
1099810
Try putting half a cup of white vinegar in the container of the Waterpik with the water. Let is soak for an hour, then run as usual. If this doesn't work because you have extra-hard water, repeat with fresh vinegar solution. It should descale product and repeat regularly before it clogs again.
1209018
the root cause of the problem seems to be you putting your key inside the safe. ever. why would you do that? ever? i assume you have figured a way around getting the door open, but have you solved the "real" problem yet?
823037
This happened to me one time, a key inside the box got stuck in the lock mechanism. I basically just pounded on it a few times and jarred the key lose and then it opened up.
629457
call a locksmith, he may be able to help. a good tool you could use is an angle grinder or welder.
2032361
If the seal is too tight I use a bottle cap opener. I will also turn the jar upside down and give the bottom a firm hit a few times. Hope this helps :)
1607482
I have the same vinegar issue, did you ever get an answer to solve this issue?
1819231
Make sure the lock/key slot is free of any debris... I got some dirt inline and had a devil of a time locking the unit. WD-40 should do the trick.
840931
What I do is stick a pin in the top( it comes with one) place it up in airtight place until next time. My wife says she covers it with cellophane wrap, or use a zip lock bag. This should work well
1678035
Loosen that screw looking thing on the side that shows a lock and unlock then slide the cover open. I struggled with this also, but sliding the cover is the key.
1374514
I am very sorry that you are having this problem as well. After unsuccessfully trying to apply pressure and wiggle the key, I gave up and resorted to brute force. Since I had to break the lock, at this point the "safe" is just a bulky and heavy drawer.
2221771
All of my requests to get the keys when thru amazon to the seller. That would be the first thing I would try. Next, go to HOMAK . com and see what happens. I hope this helps. I also added a hasp and another lock. Any thing to make it take longer to break into.
602548
I had the same problem but realized that there was not enough pressure. If you tighten it more it should lock into place, also make sure the door is pressed down all the way before snapping the handle down.
997036
Make sure that there is nothing in the way of the bolts before shutting the door and turned the handle counter clockwise after shutting and that should work. and yes the bolts should be inside when it is open for you to be able to close the door. If the bolts are out try punching in your combination for them to go back in if not you can use your safe key. To get the bolts back in.I hope that this helps.