To manually open a garage door, pull the release cord to disengage the opener, then lift the door manually. Ensure the door is balanced and lubricated to ease the manual operation.

Manually opening a garage door involves pulling the release cord to disengage the opener and then lifting the door manually. Make sure the door is balanced and well-lubricated to facilitate easier operation. This method is useful during power outages or when the opener is malfunctioning.