Craftsman 70645290, 706452880, 706452780 Owner’s Manual

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

MODEL # 45278 36" 7-DRAWER CABINET
MODEL # 45288 46" 13-DRAWER CABINET
MODEL # 4529 56" 13-DRAWER CABINET

CALL 1o800o833o4405 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.

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• Emptyweight of 36" cabinet is 308 Ibs.

• Emptyweight of 46" cabinet is 472 Ibs.

• Emptyweight of 56" cabinet is 611 Ibs.

• The maximumproduct weight, includingcontents, for the 36" model
should beno morethan 1800 pounds.

• The maximumproduct weight, includingcontents, for the 46" model
should beno morethan 3000 pounds.

• The maximumproduct weight, includingcontents, for the 56" model
should beno morethan 5400 pounds.

• The maximumweightfor each (2) inch deepdrawer is (120) pounds.

• The maximumweightfor each (3) inch deepdrawer is (200) pounds.

• The maximumweightfor each (4) - (6) inchdeep drawer is (320)

pounds.

• The maximumweightfor each drawer (9) inchesdeep or more is (400)

pounds.

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

Lubricate lock and locking system components 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 wilt 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, wit==Jresult in serious injury or death.

WARNING A 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=.Ay=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 wilt
prevent the product from rolling.
DO NOT alter this product in any manner. For example, do not
weld external tockbars 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 MOV-
ING THE CHEST OR CABINET.

Waterloo Industries, 139 West Forest Hill Avenue, Oak Creek, WI 53184, USA F1993

Hardware and other included contents can be found in the

bottom drawer (unless otherwise noted).
TOOLS REQUIRED:

3/8" Wrench 1/2" Wrench
5/16" Wrench Scissors

Screwdriver
Hardware included:

(_ _ 10-24 x 5/16 Hex Screw

(Qty: 24)

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SIDE HANDLE INSTALLATION

Items Needed:
1/4 - 20 x 1-1/2" Hex Screw (Qty: 4)

Handle (Qty: 1)
3/8" Wrench

Process:

- Attach (1) handle endcap using (2) screws. Tighten with

a wrench.
Align handle with notches in attached endcap, hold in

position.

Align notches in second handle endcap and attach using

(2) screws. Tighten with a wrench.

To remove, reverse the procedure.

1/4 - 20 x 1-1/2 Hex Screw (Qty: 4)

(Included with Handle Pack.)

5/16 - 18 x 1 Hex Screw (Qty: 16)
(Only included with 36" Cabinet.)

Cabinet:
Handle Pack (Qty: 1)

Caster pack
Drawer Liner Roll (Qty: 1)
Drawer Dividers (Qty: 6) (for the 46" Cabinet, dividers

can be found in the top full length drawer.)

Literature
Hardware bag

Handle Pack

Caster Pack

Screw

Handle

Figure 1

CASTER INSTALLATION (if required)
Items Needed:

5/16-18 x 1 Hex Screw (Qty: 16)
Caster Pack

1/2" Wrench

Process:

- Lay the cart down on its back. (Use packaging material

to protect the paint finish.)
Mount both swivel casters on the same side of the cart

using (4) screws on each caster.
Wrench tighten all screws.
Mount rigid casters to the opposite end of the cart in the

same manner.
Return the unit to its upright position.

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.

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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 4

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

CHEST ATTACHMENT (if purchased)
Items Needed:

10-24 x 5/16 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 bot-
tom 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.

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HandleLever 7 _ !_S"I

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Figure 5

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.