Craftsman F1198A5 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual

PART# FII98A5

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BALL BEARING SERIES

Please indicate the following information from the service part drawing provided.

Model Number:

Model Description:

*Product you purchased may vary from picture shown.

Caution: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first
use of this product. Retain this document for future reference.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, USA

F1198A5

SAFETY WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS:

• DO NOT stand on this product. You may fall which may cause personal injury.

• WEAR SAFETY GLASSES when removing or repositioning the slides. The tool could slip
which may cause personal injury.

• When moving this product, do not pull it. Push the product to prevent personal injury.

• Handle and swivel casters must be attached on the same side of the product.

• USE THE BRAKES when not moving this product. This will prevent the product from
rolling, which may cause personal injury or product damage.

• BE CAREFUL when opening more than one drawer. The product may become unstable
and tip, which may cause personal injury or product damage.

• DO NOT mount this product on a truck bed or any other moving object. This may cause
personal injury or product damage.

• DO NOT step in the drawers. You may fall which may cause personal injury.

• Appropriately secure this product before moving it with a forklift.

• DO NOT tow with power equipment. The product could tip, which may cause personal
injury or product damage.

• DO NOT alter this product in any manner. For example, do not weld external Iockbars or
attach electrical equipment. This may cause product damage or personal injury.

• A heavy duty side cabinet must be used on an equally heavy duty cart.

• Keep the product on level surfaces. The product may become unstable and tip if stored or
moved on an un-level surface, which may cause personal injury or product damage.

• When the cover is opened, be sure the cover stop is in the locked position. This will
prevent accidental closure and personal injury.

• BE CAREFUL when closing the cover. Remove hands before the cover closes
completely to prevent personal injury.

• The maximum weight for each drawer should be no more than 50 pounds.

• The maximum product weight, including contents, should be no more than 1,000 pounds
for RolI-Aways.

• Close the cover and lock the drawers and doors before moving this product. The drawers
or doors could come open and make the product unstable and tip, which may cause

personal injury or product damage.

• The work surface must be removed if a chest is placed on top of a cabinet. Stacked
products should be bolted together. The products could become unstable and tip, which
may cause personal injury or product damage.

• When locking a chest, close the drawers before closing the cover for lock bars to work
properly.

• Spread the weight out evenly in the tote trays. If the weight is not spread evenly, the
contents could shift and fall out, which may cause personal injury and damage to the
contents or tote tray.

Call 1-800-4MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663) for Service Parts.
Refer to Service Parts Drawing for full listing of Service Parts.

TOOLS REQUIRED: HARDWARE INCLUDED:

3/8" wrench

#14-10 X 5/8

Note: Remove all components from
drawers before assembling this unit.

SIDE HANDLE ATTACHMENT:

• Attach the side handle using (4) 14-

10 x 3/4 phillips screws.

CASTER INSTALLATION:
Note: Failure to install caster channels
may result in premature cabinet failure.

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

• Position caster channels on the unit.
The notches should be toward the
outside of the unit.

• Attach casters and caster channels
using (4) #14-10 X 5/8 screws in each

caster. 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.

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REMOVING AND INSTALLING
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 slides to ride
over the stops.) Pull out

to remove.

Tab Style - Depress the
release tabs on both

sides, (this allows the
slides to ride over the

stops.) Pull out to
remove.

To reinstall, carefully
align the slides and
slowly push the drawer
into the unit until the

drawer stops.

REMOVING AND INSTALLING

SLIDES:
NOTE: To remove the slide from the

unit, first remove the drawer (Follow the
procedure above.)
NOTE: After removing the drawers
check to see ifyour unit has rivets
located on the front and back of the

slide. (To drill out the rivets, use a 5/32"
drill bit. The rivets do not need to be

replaced.)

• Lift and hold the spring retainer and
push the slide upward. The slide may

now be removed.

Spring

• To reinstall the slide, place the slide
in the appropriate position in the unit
and putt toward the front of the unit
until the spring retainer snaps into
position and secures the slide.

• For smooth operation, make sure the
drawers are matched with their

original slides.

• 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 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.

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