If you want to have your Checklist attached to an object other that Account or Contact, you will need to add the Object to the Custom Settings record for Checklist Object.
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Step
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Navigate to Custom Settings
Navigate to Setup: Develop: Custom Settings
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Find the Checklist Object Setting
Scroll through Custom Settings to find the Checklist Object Setting
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Manage the Setting
Click Manage to show the list of available objects