Craftsman 706452560, 706452550, 706452530, 706452520 Owner’s Manual

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

HEAVY DUTY TOOL CHESTS

MODEL 45252 / 45253 MODEL 45255 / 45256

CALL 1-800-833-4405 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
85 Ibs.

• The maximum product weight for both models, including con-
tents, should be no more than 1,000 Ibs.

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

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

• Lubricate lock with graphite, (yearly).

Waterloo Industries, 139 West Forest Hill Avenue, Oak Creek, WI 53154, USA

• 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, wil___[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.

WARNING Z_
° 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.

F1989

TOOLSREQUIRED:

NOTE:NotaJJassemblyinstructionswillrelatetoyourmodel

3/8-inWrench
1/2-inWrench

Cross4ipScrewdriver

HARDWAREINCLUDED:
CABINETHARDWARE

E__ #14-10x5/8-inHexScrews(Qty:16)

#14-10x3/4Cross4ipScrew

(Qty:4)

CHESTHARDWARE

5/16 - 18 Ball Stud (Qty: 4)

5/16 - 18 Clip-on Nut (Qty: 4)

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

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

3/8-in Wrench

Cabinet: Chest:
Literature Hardware Bag Assembly

Caster pack Cover Label
Handle pack Literature

Process:

NOTE: Use adequate personnel for this operation.
NOTE: Failure to install easter 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 casten 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)

GASSPRINGSINSTALLATION
itemsNeeded:

GasSprings(Qty:2)
5/16- 18 Ball Studs (Qty: 4)

5/16 - 18 Clip-on Nut (Qty: 4)
1!2-in Wrench

PrOCeSS:

Install (2) 5/16-18 Ball Studs and (2) 5/16-18 Clip-on Nut
into slot on left and right side of cover. Tighten using 1!2-

in wrench.

LABELS (iF APPLICABLE)

PrOCeSS:

Appty a tight film of glass cleaner to the surface where
the tabel is to be applied.

Peel the label from the backing and place the tabet in
position.
Check alignment of the label and adjust accordingly.
Hotd the labet in position and squeegee off excess tiquid
with a towet, working from the center toward each end of

the tabel.
Suggested tabet tocation is shown.

2-3/4

5/16 - 18 ......

.......................5/16- 18

Ball Stud

- Install (2) 5/16-18 Batt Studs into top tray using (2)
5/16-18 Clip-on Nut. (Ball Studs should face towards the

middle of the unit.) Tighten using 1!2-in wrench.

Clip-on Nut

5/16 - 18
Clip-on Nut

5/16- 18
Bail Stud

Q REMOVING DRAWERS

Empty the drawer.
Futty extend the drawer.

Release

install Gas Spring as shown in image below by pushing
the sockets onto Bait Studs (cylinder side up).

Gas

Spring

Close and open cover to check Gas Springs are properly
installed.

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

over the stops). Putt out to remove.

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