Craftsman 706450970, 706586250, 706586301, 706586300, 706586290 Owner’s Manual

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

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PREMIUM HEAVY DUTY TOOL CHESTS

* Product you purchased may vary from picture shown

CALL 1o800o366o7278 FOR SERVICE PARTS. Refer to Service
Parts Drawing for futt listing of Service Parts.

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

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

The maximum weight for each drawer should be no more than

100 tbs.

The maximum product weight for each modet combination,

including contents, should be no more than 1,200 tbs.

Batt bearing slides

For casters, use high quality bearing grease, (yearly).
Lubricate the slides with grease or equivatent,(twice yearly.)

Lubricate tock with graphite, (yearly).
Periodically the drawer fronts, drawer trim, and other surfaces
should be cleaned with a mitd detergent and water.
Auto wax witt preserve the unit's luster finish. Apply the wax

as to a car. The wax witt atso hetp protect the unit against
scratches.

Grease and oit can be removed with most standard
cleaning fluids. For safety, use a nonflammable cteaning 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 is used to indicate a hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, wJ_Jresult in serious injury or death.

WARNING z:_ indicates a hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could resutt in serious injury or death.

CAUTION is used to indicate a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, _ 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 fatt or cause product
to tip.

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

come unstabte and tip.

- DO NOT step in the drawers. You may fatt or cause product to

tip.

DO NOT mount this product on a truck bed or any other moving

object.

DO NOT move the product prior to closing and locking att 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 tid. Remove att

objects from chest tid before opening.

WARNING Z_
* WEAR SAFETY GLASSES when removing or repositioning

the stides.

- DO NOT puii the unit, push it when moving

- USE THE BRAKES when not moving this product. This wiii
prevent the product from roiling.

- DO NOT atter this product in any manner. For example, do not
wetd externat iockbars or attach electrical equipment.

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

- BE CAREFUL when ctosing 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, IL 60179 F1947

TOOLS REQUIRED:

3/8-in Wrench
7/16-in Wrench

Cross4ip Screwdriver

HARDWARE iNCLUDED:
26-INCH CABINET HARDWARE

#14 - 10 x 5/8-in Hex Screws

(Qty: 16)

#14 - 10 x 3/4 Cross4ip Screw

(Qty: 4)

HARDWARE iNCLUDED:

40° & 524NCH CABINET HARDWARE

CASTER iNSTALLATiON (26-iNCH CABINET}
items Needed:

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

Process:

NOTE: Use adequate personnel for this operation.
NOTE: Failure to instaR_easter channels may result in

premature cabinet failure.

Place the unit on its top. Use packaging materiat to
protect the paint finish.

Position caster channels on the cabineL Notched flanges
should be toward the outside and pointed up.
Attach casters and caster channels using (4) #14 - 10

x 5/8 Hex Screws for each caster. Mount both swivet
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.

Notches Caster channels
in back

#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 att assembly instructions wilt 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.

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Notches
in front

CASTER iNSTALLATION (40-INCH 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 personne_ for this operation.

Remove the bottom drawer by following the drawer

removal instructions.

Lay the cabinet down on its back. Use packaging

materiat to protect the paint finish.

Mount both swivet 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 atl screws.
Return the cart to its upright position.

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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 sJides to ride

over the stops). Putt out to remove.

Release

iNSTALLiNG DRAWERS

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Ball bearing slide - PuJJsJides and sJide carrier out to fuJJy
extended position (see illustration.) Hold the slide on the

cabinet while aligning it with the sJide on drawer. SJightly
insert one side and repeat for the other side. Slowly push
drawer to its fully closed position to engage slide. Open

drawer and rectose to ensure proper operation.

Slide carrier

Slide

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REMOVING AND INSTALLING SLIDES

U

, 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 5/32dn drill bit. The rivets witt need to be replaced

with 5/32dn 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 tine up with holes in

the unit. The rivets will need to be replaced with 5/32dn

rivets.

- For smooth operation, make sure the drawers are
matched with their originaJ sJides.

Drill out rivet