Craftsman 706208810, 706209590 Owner’s Manual

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

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HEAVY DUTY TOOL CHESTS

* Product you purchased may vary from picture shown

CALL 1-800-366-7278 FOR SERVICE PARTS. Refer to Service
Parts Drawing for full listing of Service Parts.

LOCATING MODEL # iNFORMATiON
Model numbers and other information required for service parts is

located on a label on the interior right side of the top most drawer.

• The maximum weight for each drawer should be no more than
75 Ibs.

• The maximum product weight, including contents, should be no

more than 650 Ibs. for each model combination with 4.5 x 1.5
inch casters. The maximum product weight, including contents,

should be no more than 1,000 Ibs. for each model combination
with 5 x 2 inch casters.

Ball bearing slides

• For casters, use high quality bearing grease, (yearly).

• Lubricate the slides with grease or equivalent,(twice yearly.)

• Lubricate lock with graphite, (yearly).

• Periodically the drawer fronts, drawer trim, and other surfaces
should be cleaned with a mild detergent and water.

• Auto wax will preserve the unit's luster finish. Apply the wax
as to a car. The wax will also help protect the unit against

scratches.

• Grease and oil can be removed with most standard
cleaning fluids. For safety, use a nonflammable cleaning fluid.

• If drawer liners are supplied, it is recommended they are used

to protect the finish inside the drawers and to make the drawers

easier to clean. The drawer liners may be cleaned
with soap and water.

DANGER ,A is used to indicate a hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, will result in serious injury or death.

WARNING z_ indicates a hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death.

CAUTION is used to indicate a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, m_m_a_y_result in minor injury, moderate injury, or property

damage.
CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating

Instructions before first use of this product.

DANGER ,_

• DO NOT stand on this product. You may fall or cause product

to tip.

• DO NOT open more than one drawer. The product may be-

come unstable and tip.

• DO NOT step in the drawers. You may fall or cause product to

tip.

• DO NOT mount this product on a truck bed or any other mov-

ing object.

• DO NOT move the product prior to closing and locking all the

drawers and chest lid. The drawers could come open and
make the product unstable and tip.

• DO NOT place any objects on top of chest lid. Remove all

objects from chest lid before opening.

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• WEAR SAFETY GLASSES when removing or repositioning
the slides.

• DO NOT pull the unit, push it when moving

• USE THE BRAKES when not moving this product. This will
prevent the product from rolling.

• DO NOT alter this product in any manner. For example, do not
weld external Iockbars or attach electrical equipment.

• Keep the product on level surfaces. The product may become
unstable and tip if stored or moved on an uneven surface.

• BE CAREFUL when closing the cover. Remove hands before
the cover closes completely.

CAUTION

• This product is not designed to be directly lifted with a fork lift,
or to be towed with any mechanical devices.

• The maximum weight for each drawer should never be
exceeded.

• Only transport this product empty. Properly secure when

transporting.

• DO NOT exceed maximum product weight, including contents.
See Capacities for more information.

Distributed by Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, JL60179 F1913A1

TOOLS REQUIRED:

3/8-in Wrench

7/16-in Wrench

Cross-tip Screwdriver

HARDWARE INCLUDED:
26=INCH CABINET HARDWARE

#14 - 10 x 5/8-in Hex Screws(Qty: 16)

(Qty: 4)

#14 - 10 x 3/4 Cross-tip Screw

HARDWARE INCLUDED:

40=INCH CABINET HARDWARE

CASTER iNSTALLATiON (264NCH CABINET)
items Needed:

#14 - 10 x 5/8-in Hex Screws (Qty: 16)
3/8-in Wrench

Process:

NOTE: Use adequate personnel for this operation.
NOTE: Failure to install caster angles may result in

premature cabinet failure.

• Place the unit on its top. Use packaging material to

protect the paint finish.

• Position caster angles on the cabinet. Flanges should be
toward the inside and pointed up.

• Attach casters and caster angles using (4) #14 - 10 x 5/8
Hex Screws for each caster. Mount both swivel casters

on the same side of the cabinet as the side handle.

• Wrench tighten all screws. Do not overtighten.

• Return the unit to its upright position.

Caster angles
(flanges inside)

#14 - 10 x 3/4-in Screws

(Qty: 16)

1/4 - 20 x 5/8 Screw (Qty: 16)

1/4-in Nut (Qty: 16)

NOTE: Not all assembly instructions will relate to your model.

SiDE HANDLE ATTACHMENT
Items Needed:

#14 - 10 x 3/4 Cross-tip Screw (Qty: 4)
Cross-tip Screwdriver

Process:
° Attach the side handle using (4) #14 - 10 x 3/4 Cross-tip

screws.

• Hand tighten. Do not overtighten.

CASTER iNSTALLATION (404NCH CABINET)
Items Needed:

1/4 - 20 x 5/8 Screw (Qty: 16)
1/4-in Nut (Qty: 16)

7/16-in Wrench

Process:
NOTE: Use adequate personnel for this operation.

° Remove the bottom drawer by following the drawer

removal instructions.

• Lay the cabinet down on its back. Use packaging
material to protect the paint finish.

• Mount both swivel casters on the same side of the cart
as the side handle.

• Attach each caster using (4) 1/4-20 x 5/8 screws and
(4) 1/4" nuts per caster.

• Wrench tighten all screws.

• Return the cart to its upright position.

1/4-in Nut

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1/4-20 x 5/8-in Screw

LABELS(iFAPPLICABLE)

Process:

• Apply a light film of glass cleaner to the surface where
the label is to be applied.

° Peel the label from the backing and place the label in

position.
° Check alignment of the label and adjust accordingly.
° Hold the label in position and squeegee off excess liquid

with a towel, working from the center toward each end of

the label.

° Suggested label location is shown.

iNSTALLiNG DRAWERS

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Ball bearing slide - Pull slides and slide carrier out to fully
extended position (see illustration.) Hold the slide on the
cabinet while aligning it with the slide on drawer. Slightly
insert one side and repeat for the other side. Slowly push

drawer to its fully closed position to engage slide. Open
drawer and reclose to ensure proper operation.

slide carrier

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REMOVING DRAWERS
° Empty the drawer.

• Fully extend the drawer.

Lever Style - Lift or lower (depending on the slide) the
release lever on both sides, (this allows the slides to ride

over the stops). Pull out to remove.

Release

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slide

REMOVING AND iNSTALLiNG SLIDES

To remove the slide from the unit, first remove the
drawer.

° After removing the drawer check to see if the unit has

rivets located on the front of the slide. To drill out rivets,
use a 5/32-in drill bit. The rivets will need to be replaced

with 5/32-in rivets.

° To reinstall the slide in the appropriate position in the

unit, align front and back lances with mounting holes in
the side of the unit. Pull towards the front of the unit and

downwards until rivet holes in slide line up with holes in
the unit. The rivets will need to be replaced with 5/32-in

rivets.

° For smooth operation, make sure the drawers are

matched with their original slides.

Drill out rivet

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