Craftsman 706452770, 706452890, 706452870 Owner’s Manual

OPERATOR'S MANUAL • Periodically the drawer fronts, drawer trim, and other surfaces

MODEL # 45277 36" 5-DRAWER CHEST
MODEL # 45287 46" 10=DRAWER CHEST
MODEL # 45289 56" 10-DRAWER CHEST

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.

• Empty weight of 36" chest is 195 Ibs.

• Empty weight of 46" chest is 290 Ibs.

• Empty weight of 56" chest is 390 Ibs.

• The maximum product weight, including contents, for the 36" model
should be no more than 1800 pounds.

• The maximum product weight, including contents, for the 46" model
should be no more than 3000 pounds.

• The maximum product weight, including contents, for the 56" model
should be no more than 5400 pounds.

• The maximum weight for each (2) inch deep drawer is (120) pounds.

• The maximum weight for each (3) inch deep drawer is (200) pounds.

• The maximum weight for each (4) - (6) inch deep drawer is (320)

pounds.

• The maximum weight for each drawer (9) inches deep or more is (400)

pounds.

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

• Lubricate lock and locking system components with graphite,

(yearly).

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 _, 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, _ 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 moving
object.

• DO NOT move the product prior to closing and locking all the
drawers. The drawers could come open and make the product
unstable and tip.

WARNING z_

• WEAR SAFETY GLASSES when removing or repositioning

the slides.

° DO NOT pull this product when moving it. Push the product to

prevent personal injury.

• 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 ex-
ceeded.

• Only transport this product empty. Properly secure when

transporting.

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

USE ADEQUATE MANPOWER WHEN LIFTING OR

MOVING THE CHEST OR CABINET.

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Hardware and other included contents can be found in the

bottom drawer (unless otherwise noted).
TOOLS REQUIRED:

1/2" Wrench 5/16" Wrench
Scissors Screwdriver

Hardware Included:

10+24 x 5/16 Hex Screw
(Qty: 24)

5/16 + 18 x 1 Hex Screw (Qty: 4)

CHEST ATTACHMENT (if purchased)
Items Needed:

5/16 + 18 x 1 Hex Screw (Qty.: 4)
1/2" Wrench

Process:

+Remove the wooden top from the cart.
+Remove the top two drawers of the cart (refer to the

drawer removal instructions).
Lift the chest onto the cart. Line up the holes in the
bottom of the chest with the holes in the top of the cart.

Attach the chest using (4) screws inserted from the
underside of the top of the cart. (See Figure 8)
Wrench tighten all screws.
Replace the drawer (refer to drawer installation instruc+
tions).

+To remove, reverse procedure.

Chest:
Drawer Liner Roll (Qty: 1)

Drawer Dividers (Qty: 6)
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Hardware bag

Figure 1

Drawer Liner Roll

Drawer Divider

Figure 2

DIVIDERINSTALLATION
ItemsNeeded:

10-24x5/16HexScrew(Qty:24)
Dividers(Qty:6)
5/16"Wrench

PrOCeSS:

- Decide which position and in which drawers they would

best serve your needs.

The dividers are cut to fit right to left in the drawers. If you

prefer to run them front to back, they may be trimmed in
length to do so.
Position the dividers in the desired locations.

Thread screws through the bottom of the drawer and into
each divider. Tighten all the screws.

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE UNIT

Locking the Unit:

Pull handle lever out.
Insert the key into the lock and turn it clockwise.

Release lever.
If the drawers do not open, push all the drawers com-

pletely closed to release the tockbars

Dividers

Drawer

DRAWER LINER INSTALLATION

Items Needed:

Drawer Liner Roll

Scissors

Process:

- Remove the non-slip drawewr liner from the roll. The

drawer liner may be cut with scissors to fit each drawer
and around the drawer divideres, if necessary.

Figure 3

Unlocking the Unit:

Always check the unit to make sure all the drawers are
completely closed before locking.

Putt the handle lever.
Insert key into the lock and turn it counterclockwise.

Release lever.