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72" Tool Chest & Cabinet
Chest Model #: 245-1979/245-1983/245-1985
Cabinet Model #: 245-1980/245-1984/245-1986
CAUTION:
To Reduce The Risk Of Injury, User Must Read
And Understand Operator’s Manual. Save These Instructions
For Future Reference.
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Actual product may differ
slightly from image shown
EACH UNIT SOLD SEPERATELY
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Symbols ......................................................................... 2
Safety Instructions ..................................................................... 3
Parts List ................................................................................... 4
Assembly and Operation ........................................................... 5
Maintenance and Safety ............................................................ 7
WARNING
Cancer and Reproductive Harm – www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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SAFETY SYMBOLS
Model #: ________________________________
Place of purchase: _______________________
Date of purchase: _______________________
Receipt # of purchase: ___________________
CAUTION:
1. Read and follow all safety and assembly
instructions before using this product for the
first time.
2. Fill in the following information and retain
the manual for future reference:
Do not open more than one drawer at a time.
Do not step on drawers.
Do not allow children near the unit.
Set the brake on the locking casters unless you are moving the unit.
Lock drawers before moving the unit.
Do not lift unit by yourself.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety
symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding.
The symbol warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions and warnings
they give are no substitute for proper accident prevention measures.
WARNING:
Be sure to read and understand all safety instructions in this
manual, including all safety alert symbols such as “DANGER,” “WARNING,” and
“CAUTION,” before using this product. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may
result in electric shock, re and/or serious personal injury.
SYMBOL MEANING
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. May be
used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
DANGER:
Failure to obey this warning WILL result in death or serious injury to
yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of personal
injury.
WARNING:
Failure to obey this safety warning CAN result in death or serious
injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk
of personal injury.
CAUTION:
Failure to obey this safety warning MAY result in personal injury to
yourself or others or property damage. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce
the risk of personal injury.
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PARTS LIST
For service regarding parts, assembly or warranty information, please call: 1-800-459-4409.
The keys are taped to the inside of
the top right drawer of the cabinet.
The keys are taped to the inside of
the top storage area of the chest.
Ref# Description Part# Qty
1 Cabinet Handle 306061 1 pc
2 M6 x 12 Hex Bolt 321051 4 pcs
3 Grommet 314027 1 pc
4 Power Strip 333059 1 pc
5 M6 x 12 Phillips
Head Bolt
320323 2 pcs
6 Cord Wrap 236870 1 pc
7 Swivel Caster 302107 2 pcs
8 Washer 324019 16 pcs
9 M10 x 30 Hex Bolt 321046 16 pcs
10 Slide Set 300207–
300208
18 sets
11 Drawer Liner 551897 4 pcs
12 Drawer Liner 551898 8 pcs
13 Rigid Caster 302106 2 pcs
14 Lock and Key
(1201–1210)
304054 1 pc
15 Drawer Liner 551896 3 pcs
16 Top Mat 551929 1 pc
NOTE:
1. Replacement keys may be ordered, using
the required code which appears on the
face of the lock.
2. Give the information for service parts:
part number and quantity.
Ref# Description Part# Qty
1 Gas Strut 303229 2 pcs
2 Power Strip 333059 1 pc
3 Slide Set 300207–
300208
6 sets
4 Shelf 242211 1 pc
5 Drawer Liner 551898 4 pcs
6 Drawer Liner 551897 2 pcs
7 Shelf Liner 552249 1 pc
8 Till Liner 552239 1 pc
9 Connector 200837 2 pcs
10 M6 x 12 Hex Bolt 321051 2 pcs
11 Washer 324002 4 pcs
12 M8 x 20 Hex Bolt 321024 4 pcs
13 Lock and Key
(1201–1210)
304054 1 pc
14 Grommet 314027 2 pcs
11
14
12
1
2
4
6
3
5
7
8
9
10
13
15
16
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NECESSARY TOOLS REQUIRED
FOR A S S EMB LY
• 10 mm socket
• 14 mm socket
• Extension ratchet
INSTALL THE HANDLE
Position the handle over the holes and attach
with the M6 x 12 hex bolts provided. Tighten
securely using a 10 mm socket.
INSTALL THE
CORD WRAP
Position the cord
wrap over the holes
and attach with the
M6 x 12 Phillips
head bolts. TIghten
securely.
CHEST AND CABINET
CONNECTION
WARNING:
(Where applicable)
When adding a chest, all add-on tops must
be removed from the roller cabinet. Make
sure that both connector brackets are in
place and secure.
NOTE: Two or more people may be required
to complete this step.
Place the chest on the cabinet. Attach the
connectors, making sure the connectors
slide into the openings on the back of the
chest. Fasten the connectors to the back
of the cabinet with screws.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION
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RAISE AND RELEASE
DRAWER FRONTS
This unit is equipped with raise and release
drawer fronts.
To open, lift up on the drawer front while
pulling towards you.
To close, shut the drawer firmly until the latch
engages.
If the drawer does not stay closed, the drawer
contents may be the obstruction, or the hook
may be bent or it may rub against the drawer
slides. To fix this problem, lightly bend the
hook until the drawer engages in the slide.
TO REMOVE DRAWERS
Pull the drawer out so it is almost fully
extended. PUSH UP on the black release
lever on one side, while PULLING DOWN
on the black release lever on the other side.
While holding the levers in the positions as
instructed above, pull the drawer outward
until it is released from the drawer slide.
PUSH UP (ONE SIDE)
PULL DOWN (OTHER SIDE)
TO REPLACE DRAWERS
Extend the drawer slides from the tool chest
or cabinet. Insert the brackets on each side
of the drawer into the slots in the chest or
cabinet slides, being careful that they are
positioned properly. Once properly inserted,
completely close the drawer / work top to set
the slides in their proper positions.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION
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MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY
MAINTENANCE
Lubricate the casters with high quality
bearing grease once a year.
Lubricate the slides twice a year with a
product like WD40 or other quality lubricant.
This is especially important when the
temperature decreases, as the bearing can
become stiff.
Periodically clean the drawer fronts, drawer
trim, and other surfaces with mild detergent
and water.
Auto wax will preserve the storage unit’s
luster finish. Apply the wax as you would 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.
SAFETY
WARNING:
Close and
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.
CAUTION:
The load capacity
of the side handles used on all 72" chest
and cabinet units is 200 lbs. when used in
tandem.
WARNING:
DO NOT attempt to
lift the unit by its side handles using chains,
ropes or other lifting devices if two people
cannot lift it. Use a forklift placed under the
bottom of the unit if this situation occurs.
The side handle may fail, which may cause
personal injury or damage to the product.
WARNING:
DO NOT stand on this
product or lean on the work top.
WARNING:
WEAR SAFETY
GLASSES when removing or repositioning
the slides. The tool could slip, which may
cause personal injury.
CAUTION:
When moving this
product, do not pull it. Push the product to
prevent personal injury.
CAUTION:
USE THE BRAKES
when not moving this product. This will
prevent the product from rolling, which may
cause personal injury or product damage.
CAUTION:
BE CAREFUL when
opening more than one drawer. The product
may become unstable and tip, which may
cause personal injury or product damage.
WARNING:
DO NOT mount this
product on a truck bed or any other moving
object. This may cause personal injury or
product damage.
CAUTION:
Secure this product
properly before moving it with a forklift.
WARNING:
DO NOT tow with
power equipment. The product could tip,
which may cause personal injury or product
damage.
WARNING:
DO NOT alter this
product in any manner. For example, do not
weld external lockbars or attach electrical
equipment. This may cause product damage
or personal injury.
CAUTION:
Keep the product on
level surfaces. The product may become
unstable and tip if stored or moved on an
uneven surface, which may cause personal
injury or product damage.
CAUTION:
BE CAREFUL when
closing the cover. Remove hands before the
cover closes completely to prevent personal
injury.
CAUTION:
The maximum weight
for each drawer should be no more than
150 lbs. If the drawer has two sets of slides,
the load can be no greater than 300 lbs.
CAUTION:
The maximum product
weight, including contents, should be no
more than 3000 lbs.
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WARNING:
DO NOT attach or
mount this product to a vehicle. Mounting
this product to any vehicle in any manner will
void warranty.
WARNING:
To prevent the chest
from easily tipping over, fasten the screws to
connect the chest and cabinet.
POWER STRIP
MODEL: LTS-04C / CH-04C
SURGE PROTECTIVE DEVICES
RATING: 120V AC 15A 60Hz 1875W
USB: TOTAL 2.1 A
USB O/P: IT EQUIPMENT ONLY
VPR: 500-1000V (L-N) TYPE 3 SPD
CONFORMS TO UL STD. NO. 1363 AND
ANSI/UL STD. NO. 1449
CERTIFIED TO CSA STD. C22.2 NO. 308&8
Standard 2.1 A USB – Check your device
for compatibility.
WARNING:
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK. To reduce the risk of electric shock,
use indoors in a dry location only. Do not
plug into another power strip. Not for use for
a permanent installation.
WARNING:
Changes or
modifications to this unit not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority
to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY
31181173165047
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NOTES
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SAVE YOUR RECEIPTS
THIS WARRANTY IS VOID WITHOUT THEM
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72" Chest & Cabinet
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
MASTERFORCE
®
Tool Cabinets and Chests have been manufactured to the highest
standards of quality and workmanship and are warranted to be free from defects
in materials and workmanship under normal use for the lifetime that you own the
product. If any part of the product is found to be defective during normal use, the
defective product or part will be replaced at our discretion. This warranty does not
cover products that are damaged through accident, abuse, misuse, commercial/
industrial applications or neglect. This warranty also does not cover any losses,
injuries or costs including indirect, incidental or consequential damages. This
warranty may not be transferred or sold. When requesting warranty service please
have the model number, cash register receipt and the date of purchase available
when you call. If the product is defective, we will replace the defective part at no
cost to you. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights, which
vary from state to state.
For questions / comments, technical assistance or repair parts,
call toll free: 1-800-459-4409 (M–F, 8am–4:30pm, CST)
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