Craftsman 706461080 Owner’s Manual

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

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HEAVY DUTY TOOL CHESTS

CALL 1=800-833=4405 FOR SERVICE PARTS. Refer to Service
Parts Drawing for full listing of Service Parts. Please have model

number ready at time of call.
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.

• Empty weight of the unit is 175 Ibs.

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

more than 1000 Ibs.

• 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 _, 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, may 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.

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.

Distributed by Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 F1967

TOOLS REQUIRED:

NOTE: Not aJJassembly instructions wilt relate to your model.

3/8-in Wrench
Cross-tip Screwdriver

HARDWARE iNCLUDED:

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

1/4 - 20 Hex Nut (Qty: 4)

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#14 - 10 x 5/8 Cross-tip Screw

(Qty: 4)

SiDE HANDLE ATTACHMENT

items Needed:

#14 - 10 x 5/8 Cross-tip Screw (Qty: 4)

Cross-tip Screwdriver

Process:

- Attach the side handle using (4) #14 - 10 x 5/8 Cross-tip

screws.

- Hand tighten. Do not overtighten.

CASTER iNSTALLATiON
items Needed:

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

3/8-in Wrench

Process:

NOTE: Use adequate personne_ for this operation.
NOTE: Failure to install easter angles may result in

premature cabinet failure.

Literature
Caster pack

Handle pack

PrOCeSS:

- Remove bottom drawers. (See Operation Section,

Part B.)
Lay the cabinet on its back. Use packaging matedat to
protect the finish.

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

Wrench tighten all screws. It is recommended not to
exceed 80 inch pounds of torque.
Return the unit to its upright position.
Reinstall bottom drawers. (See Operation Section,

Part C.

Nut

Screw

Q REMOVING DRAWERS

Empty the drawer.
Fully extend the drawer.

Release

Lever Style - Lift or lower (depending on the slide) the
release lever on both sides, (this allows the slides to ride
over the stops). Putt out to remove.

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 5/324n drill bit. The rivets wilt need to be replaced

with 5/324n 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 wilt need to be replaced with 5/324n

rivets.
For smooth operation, make sure the drawers are

matched with their original slides.

Spring Retainer

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iNSTALLiNG DRAWERS

Ball bearing slide - Putt 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 rectose to ensure proper operation.

slide carrier

slide