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Model 420545
NOTE: THIS INSTRUCTION
BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION.
PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.
Enlish p 1-22
Français p 23-25
Español p 26-28
Lot # 531694 07/26/19
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Part Identifi cation
Hardware Identifi cation
Assembly Steps
Français
Español
Safety
Warranty
No. 2 Phillips Screwdriver
Tip Shown Actual Size
Table of Contents Assembly Tools Required
Hammer
Not actual size
Skip the power trip.
This time.
3
4
5-22
23-25
26-28
29-30
31
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Tape Measure
å While not all parts are labeled, some of the parts will have a label or an inked letter on the ede
to help distinuish similar parts from each other. Use this part identifi cation to help identify similar parts.
Part Identifi cation
Now you know
our ABCs.
A RIGHT END (1)
B LEFT END (1)
C TOP (1)
D BACK (2)
D32 LEFT DRAWER SIDE (2)
D33 RIGHT DRAWER SIDE (2)
D61 DRAWER BACK (2)
D729 DRAWER BOTTOM (2)
E BRACE (3)
F BASE (1)
G DRAWER FRONT (2)
H TOP MOLDING (1)
I MOLDING (1)
M63
DRAWER BRACE (2)
(Hidden part usin recycled
material. Color may vary.)
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A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
D729
D33
D32
D61
M63
E
E
D
Hardware Identifi cation
å Screws are shown actual size. You may receive extra hardware with your unit.
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DRAWER FRONT
BRACKET - 4
10G
FILE GLIDE - 4
5B
INTERLOCK TRACK - 1
22G
FILE ROD - 4
9B
FILE BAR - 4
1B
SILVER 3/4" MACHINE SCREW - 4
20S
METAL BRACKET - 3
4G
BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW - 18
1S
BLACK 1-1/4" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 3
7S
BROWN 7/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW - 4
6S
3S
GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 16
METAL PIN - 6
1R
20G
DRAWER STOP - 2
12E
TACK GLIDE - 4
29G
SAFETY STOP - 2
FILE BRACKET - 4
12B
HIDDEN CAM - 24
1F
CAM DOWEL - 24
2F
KNOB - 4
69K
30S
BLACK 1-9/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW - 10
(EXTENSION SET SHOWN SEPARATED)
EXTENSION SLIDE - 4
40MC
EXTENSION RAIL - 4
40MA
Step 1
Look for this icon. It means a
video assembly tip is available at
www.sauder.com/service/tips
å
Assemble your unit on a carpeted fl oor or on the empty carton to avoid
scratchin your unit or the fl oor.
å
Push fourteen HIDDEN CAMS (1F) into the ENDS (A and B), BACKS (D), and
DRAWER BRACES (M63). Then, insert the metal end of a CAM DOWEL (2F) into
each HIDDEN CAM.
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Insert the metal end of the CAM
DOWEL into the HIDDEN CAM.
Arrow
A
B
D
D
M63
M63
Do not tihten the HIDDEN CAMS in this step.
(14 used)
Arrow
1F
2F
å
Push ten HIDDEN CAMS (1F) into the BRACES (E). Then, insert the
metal end of a CAM DOWEL (2F) into each HIDDEN CAM.
å
NOTE: There will be one BRACE that will only have two HIDDEN
CAMS and CAM DOWELS.
Step 2
Arrow
1F
2F
Do not tihten the HIDDEN CAMS in this step.
Arrow
1F
2F
Do not insert HIDDEN
CAMS and CAM DOWELS
into these two holes.
E
E
E
(10 used)
Arrow
1F
2F
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Step Step 3
å
Insert two SAFETY STOPS (29G) into the holes shown in
the RIGHT END (A).
This pin must insert
into the location holes
in the RIGHT END (A).
29G
A
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
29G
Ede without
HIDDEN CAMS
Just think. The sooner
you do this, the sooner
you do somethin else.
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Step Step 4
Be sure the
interlock track
snaps into each
safety stop.
4.
3.
2.
1.
The interlock system is a safety feature
that prevents more than one drawer
from opening at the same time. Do not
use excessive force to open the drawers.
22G
29G
Tape Measure
å
Diaram 1. Measure 3" from one end of the INTERLOCK TRACK (22G). Position the INTERLOCK TRACK as shown.
å
SAFETY STOP / TRACK ATTACHMENT:
å
Diaram 2. Tilt the fi rst ede of the INTERLOCK TRACK (22G) into the SAFETY STOP (29G).
å
Diaram 3. Rotate the INTERLOCK TRACK and apply force to enae the second ede into the SAFETY STOP.
å
Diaram 4. Repeat the SAFETY STOP / TRACK ATTACHMENT for the next SAFETY STOP while holdin the previously
completed SAFETY STOP in its location hole.
å
Visually check that all INTERLOCK TRACK edes have been enaed into the SAFETY STOP as shown in diaram 3.
Then, remove the INTERLOCK TRACK assembly from the END.
22G
29G
A
22G
29G
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
3"
Ede without
HIDDEN CAMS
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Step Step 5
å
Insert the INTERLOCK TRACK (22G) with SAFETY STOPS (29G) into the roove in the RIGHT END (A) exactly as shown.
å
Separate the EXTENSION SLIDES (40MC) from the EXTENSION RAILS (40MA) as shown in the upper diaram below.
Be prepared, the parts are reasy.
å
Fasten two EXTENSION RAILS (40MA) to each END (A and B). Use eiht GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (3S)
throuh holes #1 and #4.
å
NOTE: For each EXTENSION RAIL, turn a SCREW into the hole shown in the enlared diaram. Then, slide the inner cartride
of the EXTENSION RAIL out to fi nd the other hole that lines up with the hole in the END. Turn a SCREW into this hole.
å
NOTE: The EXTENSION SLIDES will be used later for the DRAWERS.
GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(8 used in this step)
3S
Open end
Open end
29G
After fastenin the RAILS to the ENDS, rest the INTERLOCK
TRACK assembly aainst the RAILS. There should be no
more than a 1/16" ap between all ACTUATORS and RAILS.
A
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
B
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
22G
Finished ede
Finished ede
Push the black lever in and pull the SLIDE from the RAIL.
40MA40MC
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
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Step
å
Fasten the BACKS (D) to the LEFT END (B). Tihten four
HIDDEN CAMS.
Step 6
Start Tighten
Arrow
Minimum
190 derees
Caution
Risk of damae or
injury. HIDDEN CAMS
must be completely
tihtened. HIDDEN
CAMS that are not
completely tihtened
may loosen, and parts
may separate. To
completely tihten:
Arrow
Maximum
210 derees
B
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
Finished ede
D
D
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
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Step Step 7
å
Insert three METAL PINS (1R) into the exact holes shown
in the LEFT END (B).
å
Fasten the BRACES (E) to the LEFT END (B). Tihten
three HIDDEN CAMS.
å
NOTE: Be sure the METAL PINS in the LEFT END insert
into the holes in the BRACES.
å
NOTE: Be sure the BRACE with only two HIDDEN CAMS
and CAM DOWELS is positioned as shown.
1R
Arrow
Minimum
190 derees
Maximum
210 derees
B
E
E
E
Surface with HIDDEN CAMS
Surface with HIDDEN CAMS
Surface with HIDDEN CAMS
Lon ede with
CAM DOWELS
Lon ede
with holes
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Step Step 8
Arrow
Minimum
190 derees
Maximum
210 derees
å
Insert three METAL PINS (1R) into the exact holes shown
in the RIGHT END (A).
å
Fasten the RIGHT END (A) to the BACKS (D) and
BRACES (E). Tihten seven HIDDEN CAMS.
å
NOTE: Be sure the METAL PINS in the RIGHT END insert
into the holes in the BRACES.
E
E
E
D
D
A
Surface with
HIDDEN CAMS
1R
Finished ede
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Step
å
Fasten the MOLDING (I) to the upper BRACE (E). Tihten
two HIDDEN CAMS.
Step 9
Arrow
Minimum
190 derees
Maximum
210 derees
E
I
Now miht be a
ood time to refresh
your drink.
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Step
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Step 10
å
Fasten three METAL BRACKETS (4G) to the ENDS (A and B) and BRACE (E). Use three BLACK 9/16" LARGE
HEAD SCREWS (1S).
å
NOTE: Be sure the BRACKETS are even with the edes of the ENDS and BRACE.
å
Fasten the BASE (F) to the BRACE (E). Tihten two HIDDEN CAMS.
å
Then, fasten the BASE (F) to the ENDS (A and B) and BRACE (E). Use three BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREWS (1S)
throuh the BRACKETS on the ENDS and BRACE and into the holes in the BASE.
BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW
(6 used in this step)
1S
E
F
Arrow
Minimum
190 derees
Maximum
210 derees
B
A
4G
4G
4G
Curved ede
å
Fasten the TOP (C) to the ENDS (A and B). Tihten four HIDDEN CAMS.
å
Fasten the TOP MOLDING (H) to the TOP (C). Use three BLACK 1-1/4"
FLAT HEAD SCREWS (7S).
å
NOTE: Do not overtihten the SCREWS into the TOP.
å
Usin your hammer, ently tap four TACK GLIDES (12E) into the bottom
edes of the ENDS (A and B) and BASE (F).
å
NOTE: Be sure to tap the TACK GLIDES into the center of the BASE.
Step 11
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B
A
F
12E
Tap the TACK GLIDES into
the center of the BASE.
BLACK 1-1/4" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(3 used in this step)
7S
Step 12
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VIEW THE T-SLOT BOX VIDEO
1
3
2
4
å
Pull the DRAWER FRONT BRACKETS (10G) apart and slide
them into the rooves in the DRAWER SIDES (D32 and D33).
You may need to ently tap them in with a hammer.
å
NOTE: The DRAWER FRONT BRACKETS are marked “RH” and
“LH” for easy identifi cation.
å
Fasten the DRAWER FRONT (G) to the DRAWER FRONT
BRACKETS (10G). Use four BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREWS (1S).
å
Slide the DRAWER BOTTOM (D729) into the
rooves in the DRAWER SIDES (D32 and D33 ) and
DRAWER FRONT (G).
å
Fasten the DRAWER BRACE (M63) to the DRAWER
FRONT (G). Tihten one HIDDEN CAM.
å
Fasten the DRAWER BACK (D61) to the DRAWER
SIDES (D32 and D33) and DRAWER BRACE (M63).
Use fi ve BLACK 1-9/16" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (30S).
å
Repeat this step for the other drawer.
BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW
(8 used in this step)
1S
D33
D729
D61
D32
G
Be sure the DRAWER
BOTTOM inserts into the
DRAWER FRONT roove.
Be sure the
DRAWER
BOTTOM
inserts into
the DRAWER
BACK roove.
With the palm of
your hand, tap
the DRAWER
BOTTOM down
into the roove.
30S
Start each screw a few turns before
completely tihtenin any of them.
BLACK 1-9/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(10 used in this step)
Arrow
Minimum
190 derees
Maximum
210 derees
G
Groove
D33
D32
G
M63
M63
D33
D32
Tap down with your
screwdriver and hammer.
Unfi nished surface
Hidden part usin
recycled material.
Color may vary.
Step 13
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å
Stand one of the drawers upriht onto the RIGHT
DRAWER SIDE (D33).
å
Fasten one of the EXTENSION SLIDES (40MC) to the LEFT
DRAWER SIDE (D32). Use two GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD
SCREWS (3S) throuh holes #1 and #4 in the SLIDE and
into the exact holes shown in the DRAWER SIDE.
GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(4 used in this step)
3S
D33
D32
Open end
4
1
2
3
G
Step 14
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å
Flip the drawer over onto the LEFT DRAWER SIDE (D32).
å
Diaram 1. Insert the tabs on a DRAWER STOP (20G) into the slots in a EXTENSION SLIDE (40MC). You may need to
insert one tab fi rst, then the other.
å
Diaram 2. Visually check that the DRAWER STOP (20G) is seated in the EXTENSION SLIDE (40MC).
å
Diaram 3. If the DRAWER STOP is not seated, use your hammer to ently tap the SLIDE until the tabs are properly seated
in the slots.
å
Now, fasten this EXTENSION SLIDE (40MC) to the RIGHT DRAWER SIDE (D33). Use two GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREWS (3S)
throuh holes #1 and #4 in the SLIDES and into the exact holes shown in the DRAWER SIDE.
å
Repeat Steps 13 and 14 for the other drawer.
4
1
2
3
D32
GOLD 5/16" FLAT HEAD SCREW
(4 used in this step)
3S
D33
20G
These tabs must
insert into the slots.
Slot
1.
2.
D33
3.
20G
20G
Post
Seated
Open end
Step 15
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å
Press one of the FILE GLIDES (5B) over the RIGHT DRAWER
SIDE (D33) on one of the drawers. The FILE GLIDES are
necessary to han fi les.
å
Fasten a FILE BRACKET (12B) to the DRAWER FRONT (G).
Use two BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREWS (1S).
å
Fasten a FILE BRACKET (12B) to the DRAWER BACK (D61).
Use two BROWN 7/16" LARGE HEAD SCREWS (6S).
å
Repeat this step for the other drawer.
12B
BROWN 7/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW
(4 used for the DRAWER BACKS)
6S
G
BLACK 9/16" LARGE HEAD SCREW
(4 used for the DRAWER FRONTS)
1S
D61
5B
D33
12B
Step 16
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å
Slide the FILE RODS (9B) throuh a FILE BAR (1B),
throuh the holes in the FILE BRACKETS (12B), throuh
another FILE BAR (1B), and into the FILE GLIDE (5B) on
the RIGHT DRAWER SIDE (D33).
å
Slide another FILE GLIDE (5B) onto the other end of the
FILE RODS (9B), then press this FILE GLIDE over the
LEFT DRAWER SIDE (D32).
å
Repeat this step for the other drawer.
5B
5B
9B
9B
1B
1B
12B
D32
D33
Use the exact holes shown in
the FILE GLIDES (5B) and FILE
BRACKETS (12B) to insert the
FILE RODS (9B) throuh.
Use these holes.
Use this hole for
the FILE ROD.
Use this hole for
the FILE ROD.
12B
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