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I just installed a Sears Craftsman 1/2 HP Garage Door opener. As I was doing the adjustment to keep the door closed, it closed too tight. I disengaged and confirmed the door arm was set wrong so I fixed it. I tried to re-engage by running the opener but it just hums now :( - the Cable side is dangerously tight and the motor unit won't release the tension, and the chain is sagging on the other side of the chain spreader. Is there anyway to release the tension on the Motor unit manually? Or is there maybe another solution to my problem?

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Use the emergency release handle to release the door. Run the opener to the open position until it stops. Close the door until it stops. Now re engage the the door.

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Pull down on the manual release rope. It may be hard to pull.

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