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Assembly Instructions

Model 1537

Cuisine Island with Microwave Rack

GENERAL:

1. You have purchased model 1537. Overall dimensions of an assembled unit with drop leaf up

is 31 1/2” x 27 1/2” x 53” height. This cart is made of the finest Northeastern Hardwood and

matching veneer.

2. Should you need assistance or need to replace a damaged or missing part, DO NOT

RETURN THE UNIT TO THE STORE where you purchased it, simply give us a call and we’ll

send you the prepaid part via UPS usually that same day!

3. Read the assembly instructions and the enclosed brochure before beginning assembly.

Assembly is very easy if you read and follow the instructions step by step.

4. The only tools needed are a hammer, a small and a medium Phillips head screwdriver and

medium flat blade screwdriver. A pencil is also needed. A power screwdriver will speed

assembly, but is not required. Place a few drops of vegetable oil on the threads of wood screws

before screwing into hardwood parts.

Summary of content (13 pages)

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C R A F T S M E N, I N C. Assembly Instructions Model 1537 Cuisine Island with Microwave Rack GENERAL: 1. You have purchased model 1537. Overall dimensions of an assembled unit with drop leaf up is 31 1/2” x 27 1/2” x 53” height. This cart is made of the finest Northeastern Hardwood and matching veneer. 2.
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CABINET PARTS TOP TOP Handle Side Panel (1) Plain Side Panel (1) TOP Drawer Bottom (1) Back Panel (1) Left Door (1) Right Door (1) Rack Side Panels (2) Table Top (1) Rack Top (1) EDGE BANDING GOES OUT 13 3/8” Drawer Front (1) Drawer Dowel (1) 13 13/16” Drawer Side Left (1) Drawer Side Right (1) Middle Shelf (1) Bottom Shelf (1) Table Top Stick (2) Door Spacer (1) Drawer Back (1) Bottom Brace (1) Top Brace (1)
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HARDWARE 1 3/4” Phillips Flat Head Bolt (8) 1 1/2” Phillips Flat Head #8 Screw (2) Hinge (2) Cam Posts (2) 1 1/4” Phillips Flat Head #8 Screw (20) Caster Socket (4) Cam (2) 5/8 Wooden Disk (2) 1” Truss Head Machine Screw (6) 5/8” Pan Head Screw (2) Nickel Handle (3) 5/8” Phillips Flat Head #8 Screw (3) 1/2” Phillips Flat Head #4 Screw (1) 3/4” Long 3/16” DIA. Steel Pin (4) Towel Bar Post (2) 1” Long 3/16” DIA. Steel Pin (8) 1 1/2” Long 3/16” DIA.
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STEP A 1. Attach the Rack Top to the top ends of the Side Panels using 1 1/4” #8 wood screws. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE RACK TOP! The only difference between the Rack Top and the Cabinet Top is that the Cabinet Top has 4 small pilot holes on the bottom side plus the 4 throughholes; whereas, the Rack Top only has the 4 through holes. NOTE: On the Rack Top the countersunk (reamed out) through holes face up and the countersunk holes/pilot holes on the Cabinet Top face down.
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STEP 1 4 Used in this step Attach a table top stick to the top of each side panel using 1 1/4” #8screws. The countersunk holes (reamed out) in the stick are positioned as in illustration 1. Sticks should be flush with top of panel. 1 1/4” Phillips Flat Head #8 Screw (12) ILLUSTRATION 1 STEP 2 A. Lay back panel flat on a smooth surface with holes up. B. Decide at this point if you want the handle/towel bar on the right or the left side of the cabinet as they are interchangeable.
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STEP 4 Invert assembled rack on a smooth flat surface and make a large (X) mark over each of the pilot holes in the bottom. Make marks about 1 1/2” long. These marks will help you align the cabinet with the pilot holes in step 5. NOTE: Use holes circled on illustration. The four outside holes are not used. ILLUSTRATION 4 STEP 5 4 Used in this step 1 1/4” Phillips Flat Head #8 Screw (12) A. Turn the side/back assembly ( from step 2 ) upside down ( invert ) on top of the inverted table top. B.
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STEP 6 A. Attach the drawer back to the drawer sides with two 1 1/2” #8 screws. The drawer back leaves a 1” gap at the top to allow drop leaf support clearance. Make sure parts are aligned as in illustration 6A. B. Insert drawer bottom into the slots in the drawer sides, best side to inside of drawer. Slide down until seated in the slot in the drawer back. See illustration 6B. C. Screw the cam posts into the two outside holes on the inside face of the drawer front until seated.
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STEP 7 Take drawer, insert the drawer dowel thru the hole in the drawer back, invert drawer and place in cabinet cavity. Insert/turn drawer dowel into the 1/2” dia. hole in the back panel. ILLUSTRATION 7 STEP 8 Take the 2 front braces and tap/insert one 3/4” steel pin into each end of both braces until seated. About 3/8” will stick out when seated. Ok if loose. 4 used in this step 3/4” Long 3/16” DIA.
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STEP 9 A. Take the top front brace ( with magnet block ), insert the pins in the brace ends into the slots on the inside of the front legs and slide down until the brace rests on the bottom of the drawer front. The pin holes for the door pins will be up. B. Twist drawer dowel into the 1/2” dia. hole on the inside of the brace under the magnet block. C.
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STEP 10 Attach handle/towel bar to side panel with 1 1/4” #8 screws from inside side panel. NOTE: Put washers in between the screws and the Side Panel so the screws don’t pull through the Side Panel. 2 Used in this step 1 1/4” Phillips Flat Head #8 Screw (12) 2 Used in this step 3/16” Flat Washer (2) ILLUSTRATION 10 STEP 11 A. Tap/insert ONE 1 1/2” pin into each end of both doors. DON”T OVERDRIVE PINS! pins should stick up about 1/2” when seated. B.
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STEP 12 A. Install doors by inserting pins in the door tops into the holes in the long edge top front brace. B. Place one washer on each of the door pins in the door bottoms. C. Take the bottom front brace, align pins in door bottoms with holes along top long edge of brace ( are washers on pins ? ) and secure brace with 1 3/4” bolts/hex nuts as before.
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STEP 14 A. Insert and tap caster sockets with hammer until the teeth grab the wood. DON’T POUND SOCKET FLAT OR CASTER SHFT WILL NOT ENTER. B. Insert casters and seat by pushing straight downward with heel or your hand, or tap into place with a hammer. Don’t be afraid to give them a good downward whack on the solid metal part of the caster! C. Locking wheels usually go on back, but can go diagonally or on the front if cart is moved a lot. ILLUSTRATION 14 STEP 15 A. Upright Unit.
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012208 For continued beauty and long life of your Catskill Craftsmen cart, we recommend Catskill Craftsmen’s Butcher Block Oil. If you would like to purchase Butcher Block Oil directly from Catskill Craftsmen’s factory, we offer a reduced price. For one eight ounce (8 fl. oz.) bottle, which is sufficient for two applications, simply send $5.95 along with the completed coupon to the address below. C R A F T S M E N, I N C.