Craftsman standard duty tool chests User Manual
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
STANDARD DUTY TOOL CHESTS
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SERVICE PARTS
CALL 1-800-366-7278 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.
CAPACITIES
• The maximum weight for each drawer should be no more than
30 lbs.
• The maximum product weight, including contents, should be
no more than 300 lbs. for each model combination with 3 x 1
inch casters. The maximum product weight, including contents,
should be no more than 500 lbs. for each model combination
with 4 x 2 inch casters.
MAINTENANCE
• 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 nish. 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 uids.
For safety, use a nonammable cleaning uid.
• If drawer liners are supplied, it is recommended they are used
to protect the nish inside the drawers and to make the drawers
easier to clean. The drawer liners may be cleaned with soap and
water.
SAFETY
DANGER is used to indicate a hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, will result in serious injury or death.
WARNING 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 rst use of this product.
DANGER
• DO NOT stand on this product. You may fall, which may cause
personal injury.
• DO NOT step in drawers. You may fall, which may cause personal
injury.
• USE THE BRAKES when not moving this product. This will pre-
vent the product from rolling, which may cause personal injury or
product damage.
• APPROPRIATELY SECURE this product before moving with a
forklift.
• DO NOT tow with power equipment. The product could tip, which
may cause personal injury or prduct damage.
WARNING
• WEAR SAFETY GLASSES when removing or repositioning the
slides. The tool could slip, which may cause personal injury.
• DO NOT mount this product on a truck bed or any other moving
object. This may cause personal injury or product damage.
• DO NOT alter this product in any manner. For example, do not
weld external lockbars or attach electrical equipment. This may
cause personal injury or product damage.
• UNIT MUST BE located on a level surface. The product may be-
come unstable and tip if stored or moved on an un-level surface,
which may cause personal injury or product damage.
• LOCK the drawers before moving this product. The drawers could
come open and make the product unstable and tip, which may
cause personal injury or product damage.
• DO NOT pull this product when moving it. Push the product to
prevent personal injury.
CAUTION
• BE CAREFUL when opening more than one drawer. The product
may become unstable and tip, which may cause personal injury or
product damage.
Ball bearing
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
F1976
HARDWARE
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Flat-tip Screwdriver
3/8-in. Wrench
7/16-in. Wrench
5/16-in. Drill Bit
HARDWARE REQUIRED:
MIDDLE CHEST
1/4 - 20 x 5/8" (Qty: 4)
ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Not all assembly instructions will apply to
your model.
REMOVE CHEST FROM ROLLING CABINET
(TOOL CENTER)
• The unit comes with the chest secured to the inside of
the cabinet by either two or four 1/4-14 x 5/8 screws.
• Lay the cabinet down on its back. Use packaging material to protect the paint nish.
• Remove the securing screws from the underside of the
cabinet. Save the screws for mounting the chest to the
cabinet.
• Remove the chest.
OPTION 2 - MOUNTING CHEST TO
TOOL CENTER CABINET
• Remove the top drawer from the cabinet (refer to the
drawer removal instructions).
• Lift the chest onto the cabinet. Line up the holes in
the bottom of the chest with the holes in the top of the
cabinet.
• Attach the chest using two 1/4-14 x 5/8 screws that
were used to secure the chest to the bottom of the
cabinet.
• Wrench tighten all screws.
• Replace the drawer (refer to the drawer installation
instructions).
• To remove the chest, reverse the procedure.
REINSTALL DRAWERS
Ball bearing slides - Pull 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 reclose to ensure proper operation.
Slide Carrier
1/4 - 20 Nut (Qty: 4)
HARDWARE REQUIRED:
CABINET
1/4 - 20 x 5/8" (Qty: 16)
1/4 - 20 Nut (Qty: 16)
HARDWARE REQUIRED:
TOOL CENTER
1/4 - 20 x 5/8" (Qty: 16)
1/4 - 20 Nut (Qty: 16)
1/4-14 x 5/8 Sheet Metal Screw
(Qty: 4)
CASTER INSTALLATION
Items Needed:
1/4-20 x 5/8" Screw (Qty: 16)
1/4-20 Hex Nuts (Qty: 16)
Process:
NOTE: Use adequate manpower for this operation.
• Open the bulk storage panel or remove bottom drawer.
(Refer to Operation section Removing Drawers)
• Lay the unit on its back, use packaging material to
protect the paint nish.
• Attach the casters to unit using (4) 1/4-20 x 5/8" screws
and (4) 1/4-20 nuts per caster. Mount both swivel casters
on the same side of the unit. Wrench-tighten.
• Return the unit to its upright position.
• Close the bulk storage panel or replace drawer.
Nut
Screw
OPERATION
REMOVING DRAWERS
• Empty the drawer.
• Fully extend the drawer
Slide
Release
Chest:
Literature
Cabinet:
Literature
Hardware bag
Caster pack
CARTON CONTENTS
Caster pack
OPTION 1 - MOUNTING TOP CHEST TO MIDDLE CHEST
• Remove enough drawers to access the top and bottom
mounting surfaces of the units (refer to the drawer
removal instructions).
• Place the chest in the desired location on top of the
middle chest and mark the mounting hole locations.
• Remove the chest and drill four 5/16” (8mm) holes
through the top of the middle chest.
• Secure the units together using four 1/4- 20 x 5/8 inch
screws.
• Wrench tighten all screws.
• Replace the drawer (refer to the drawer installation
instructions).
• To remove the chest, reverse the procedure.
2
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.
3
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