Core CRC 6500 Instruction Manual

Power Cell Rapid Charger

CRC 6500

Instruction Manual

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Use ONLY with Power Cell :

CFC 6500 20.5 Volt high energy Li-Ion

Charger:

Power Cell Rapid Charger

Charger input:

120 V AC, 60 Hz

Charger output:

24 V DC

Weight:

1 lb. 14 oz. (.84 kg)

Need Assistance?

Call us on our toll free customer support line:
1-855-831-CORE (2673)

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 Warranty or aftermarket service, or replacement parts
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CORE™ Outdoor Power, 36235 Kerr Dam Rd., Polson, Montana USA 59860

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Product specifications ………….……………………………………………

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Table of contents …………………………………………………………….

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General safety warnings ……………………………………………………

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Electrical safety ………………………………………………………………

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Product safety notices – Owner’s Registration …………………………..

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General power tool safety warnings ………………………………………

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Work area safety …………………………………………………………….

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Electrical safety ………………………………………………………………

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Personal safety ………………………………………………………………

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Service ………………………………………………………………………..

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Specific safety rules………………………………………………………….

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Charging the Power Cell ……………………………………………………

8–9

Warranty ……………………………………………………………………...

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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ELECTRICAL SAFETY

PRODUCT SAFETY NOTICES – OWNER’S REGISTRATION

This instruction manual includes the following:

 General Safety Rules
 Specific Safety Rules and Symbols
 Functional Description
 Assembly
 Operation

GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS

CAUTION: Before using this charger, read this manual and follow

all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions.

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WARNING: Retain this manual for future reference.

Provide this manual to all operators and be certain that they have
read and understand all the Safety Rules and Operating Instructions prior
to their using this tool.

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WARNING: To avoid electrical hazards, fire hazards or damage

to the tool, use proper circuit protection.

The charger for this tool is wired at the factory for 120 V operation. It
must be connected to a 120 V, 15 A circuit that is protected by a time­delayed fuse or circuit breaker. To avoid shock or fire, replace the
power cord immediately if it is worn, cut or damaged in any way.

NOTICE: Please register your Power Cell Rapid Charger online at
WWW.COREOUTDOORPOWER.COM in order to permit the receiving of
product safety notices from CORE™ Outdoor Power for potential future
safety guidance communications and / or safety product recalls.
Note: The registration of product model number and serial number is for
safety communications purposes only and not for warranty registration
purposes.

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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY
WARNINGS

WARNING: Read all safety

warnings and all instructions. Failure
to follow the warnings and instructions
may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions
for future reference.

General Power Tool Safety
Warnings – Work Area Safety

Keep work area clean and well lit.

Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.

Do not operate power tools in
explosive atmospheres, such as in
the presence of flammable liquids,
gases or dust. Power tools create

sparks which may ignite the liquids,
fumes or dust.

Keep children and bystanders away
while operating a power tool.

Distractions can cause you to lose
control.

General Power Tool Safety
Warnings – Electrical Safety

Power charger plugs must match the
outlet. Never modify the plug in any
way. Do not use any adapter plugs
with earthed (grounded) chargers.

Unmodified plugs and matching outlets
will reduce risk of electric shock.

Avoid body contact with earthed or
grounded surfaces such as pipes,
radiators, ranges and refrigerators.

There is an increased risk of electrical
shock if your body is earthed or
grounded.

Do not expose power tools, power
chargers or Power Cells to rain or
wet conditions. Water entering the

tool, chargers or Power Cells will
increase the risk of electric shock.

Do not abuse the cord. Never use the
power cord for carrying, pulling or
unplugging the charger. Keep the
power cord away from heat, oil,
sharp edges, and moving parts.

Damaged or entangled cords increase
the risk of electric shock.

When operating a power charger
outdoors, use an extension cord
suitable for outdoor use. Use of a

cord suitable for outdoor use reduces
the risk of electric shock.

If operating a power charger in a
damp location is unavoidable, use a
residual current device (RCD)
protected supply. An RCD is also
known as a ground fault circuit
interrupter (GFCI) or earth leakage
circuit breaker (ELCB). Use of an

RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.

General Power Tool Safety
Warnings – Personal Safety

Stay alert, be aware of your
surroundings, watch what you are
doing and use common sense when
operating a power tool. Do not use a
power tool while you are tired or
under the influence of drugs,
alcohol, or medication. A moment of

inattention while operating a power tool
may result in serious personal injury.

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

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General Power Tool Safety Warnings
– Service

Have your power tool or charger
serviced by a qualified repair person
using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of

the power tool or charger is maintained.

WARNING: Only use a CORE™
Outdoor Power CSC 6500-S standard
charger or a CRC 6500 rapid charger
to charge the CORE™ Outdoor
Power CFC – 6500 Power Cell. Using
any other chargers to charge the
CFC-6500 Power Cell may damage
the Power Cell and / or the charger
and cause fires, explosion,
hazardous fumes and possibly burns
or other serious injury.

WARNING: Fire Hazard.

Do not store or carry the Power Cell in a
manner in which metal objects could
contact the exposed metal terminals.
Do not place the Power Cell in aprons,
pockets, drawers, tool boxes, etc. with
metal objects, such as, but not limited
to, loose nails, screws, bolts, keys,
coins, staples, foil, etc. Such metal
objects could cause the Power Cell to
short circuit causing fire, explosion, and
hazardous fumes, resulting in personal
injury or property damage.

Never attempt to open, modify,
dismantle, reverse polarity, crush,
puncture or shred the Power Cell for
any reason.

If the housing of the Power Cell breaks,
cracks, swells, or is punctured
immediately discontinue its use and do
not recharge.
Do not charge or use the Power Cell if it
has been dropped or has received a
sharp blow, a heavy weight has been
imposed upon it, has been overheated,
or is cracked, crushed, deformed or
punctured. If a Power Cell has
sustained damaged, (as per above, or
otherwise) immediately isolate it in a
non-combustible, safe outside area,
remain a safe distance away but do not
leave it unattended. Such a damaged
Power Cell should be considered and
treated as a potentially thermally
unstable, flammable and hazardous
material. If the Power Cell ignites use
water spray, carbon dioxide, dry
chemical or foam extinguishers to
suppress. Avoid exposure to and
inhalation of hazardous fumes. Contact
hazardous materials authorities for
guidance as to appropriate handling
and prompt safe disposal of damaged
Power Cells. Make arrangements for
prompt safe disposal of a damaged
Power Cell per local hazardous material
regulations.

Do not use or charge the Power Cell if it
is wet or shows any evidence of
corrosion.

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

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WARNING: Leakage from the

Power Cell may occur under extreme
usage, charging or temperature
conditions, or if the Power Cell is
damaged, crushed or punctured. This
leakage indicates a failure of the Power
Cell and the Power Cell should be
properly disposed of per local
hazardous material regulations.
If this leakage gets on your skin, or
eyes follow these steps:

1. Wash skin immediately and
thoroughly with soap and water.

2. If liquid gets into your eyes, flush
immediately with clean water for a
minimum of 20 minutes and seek
immediate medical attention.

If the liquid gets onto your clothing or
shoes, remove, isolate and wash the
contaminated clothing thoroughly.

Do not wash, splash or immerse a
Power Cell in water or other liquids.

Keep the Power Cell out of the reach of
children and away from persons not
fully familiar with these instructions.

Do not expose the Power Cell to heat or
fire. Do not incinerate the Power Cell. It
can explode and emit hazardous fumes.

Do not store or use the Power Cell in
locations where the temperature may
reach or exceed 105°F (40°C) such as
in outside sheds or metal buildings, tool
boxes, vehicle interiors or trunks during
summer. Avoid storing the Power Cell in
direct sunlight.

For air, vessel and ground transport
purposes, Lithium ion Power Cells are
classified as Class 9 Hazardous Goods,
subject to ICAO Technical Instructions
and IATA Dangerous Goods
Regulations and US Department of
Transportation and Transport Canada
Hazardous Material Regulations [HMR]
[and other applicable national
regulations]. Such Power Cells are
restricted from being placed in checked
in baggage and are subject to shipper
declarations, standards, quantity and
packaging regulations. Confirm with the
ground, vessel, air cargo or passenger
air travel service provider as to the most
current regulations to determine if your
lithium ion Power Cells are prohibited,
or subject to restrictions or exemptions
prior to shipping or travel with your
lithium Power Cells.

Do not remove the Power Cell from its
original packaging until it is required for
use.

Always keep the Power Cell clean and
dry. Wipe the terminals with a clean dry
cloth if they become dirty.

Storage Recommendations:

The best storage place for Power Cells
is a secure and safe place that is cool
and dry and away from direct sunlight
and excess heat or cold. Exposure to

excess or prolonged heat will degrade
the performance and the life expectancy
of the Power Cell.

Do not use an extension cord. Plug the
charger cord directly into an electrical
outlet.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

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Use the charger only in a standard
120 V AC, 60 Hz electrical outlet.

WARNING: Do not

use the charger in wet or

damp conditions. The
charger is intended for indoor use only.
Do not use outdoors. Do not expose to
dew, rain or garden sprinklers, frost, or
snow. Do not use the charger near
sinks or tubs. Do not immerse the
charger in water. Water entering the

chargers or Power Cells will increase
the risk of electric shock.

Do not operate power chargers in
explosive atmospheres, such as in
the presence of flammable liquids,
gases or dust. Power chargers can

create sparks which may ignite the
liquids, fumes or dust.

Do not use the CORE™ Outdoor Power
CSC 6500-S standard charger or a
CRC 6500 rapid charger to charge any
batteries other than a CORE™ Outdoor
Power CFC 6500 Power Cell. Charging
other batteries may cause the batteries
to burst, catch fire, emit hazardous
fumes or explode.

Do not allow the charger cord to hang
over the edge of a table or counter, to
be placed in an area where it can
become entangled with moving objects,
or be a tripping hazard, or to contact
sharp or hot surfaces. The charger
should be placed away from sinks and
hot surfaces.

Do not leave a Power Cell on a
prolonged charge. Remove the Power
Cell after attaining a complete recharge
and unplug the charger when not in
further use.

Do not operate the charger if the cord or
plug is damaged. Have a qualified
technician replace the damaged cord
and plug immediately.

Do not operate the charger if it has
received a sharp blow, been dropped,
crushed, cracked, punctured, immersed
or splashed with water or other liquids,
or otherwise damaged in any way. Have
a qualified technician examine the
charger and repair it if necessary. Do
not disassemble or modify the charger.

CAUTION: When the charger is

plugged into the power supply, it can
become shorted by foreign conductive
material and cause sparks or fires.
Foreign conductive material such as,
but not limited to, metal shavings /
chips, steel wool, aluminum foil, nails,
staples, paper clips, should be kept
away from charger ventilation openings,
Power Cell retaining cavity and output
terminals.

Do NOT charge the Power Cell when
the work area or the Power Cell
temperature is at or below 0° C (32° F)
or above 45° C (113° F).

Unplug the charger when it is not in use
and before cleaning or maintenance.

POWER CELL RECYCLING

To preserve our natural resources, and
reduce landfill please recycle your
Power Cells at participating retailers, or
dispose of Power Cells properly in
accordance with Federal, State,
Provincial or local laws.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

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CHARGING THE POWER CELL

WARNING: Use only the

CORE™ Outdoor Power CSC-6500-S
standard charger or the CRC-6500
rapid charger that is supplied with
the GasLess™ trimmer to charge the
CORE™ Outdoor Power CFC-6500,

20.5V Li-Ion Power Cell supplied with
the GasLess™ trimmer. Charging
any other Power Cells or batteries
with this charger may damage the
Power Cells, batteries, or charger,
and possibly cause serious injury or
property damage from fire, explosion
or hazardous fumes.

1. To charge the CORE™ Power Cell,

place the charger (1) in a dry
location near a 120 V AC, 60 Hz
electrical outlet and plug it into the
outlet (Fig. 1).

NOTE: Both the red and green LED’s
will turn ON, indicating that power is
actively being supplied to the charger
and that the charger is ready to charge

a Power Cell. If the LED’s do NOT turn

ON, the charger is not receiving power
from the electrical outlet or the charger
is not functioning properly.

2. Insert the CORE™ Power Cell (2)

into the matching cavity (3) in the
top of the charger.

NOTES:
a) Make sure the "TOP" marking (4) on
top of the Power Cell is facing toward
the LED lights (5 & 6) on the charger.
b) Make sure the Power Cell is pressed
fully into the charger cavity.

ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING

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Fig. 1

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CHARGING THE POWER CELL – cont’d

3. When the Power Cell is inserted

into the charger, the red LED (5)
will remain ON and the second
LED (6) will turn to orange,
indicating that the Power Cell is
being charged.

4. When the Power Cell is fully

charged, the upper LED (5) will
remain red and the lower LED (6)
will change to green.

5. When the Power Cell is fully

charged, remove it from the
charger and unplug the charger
from the power source.

NOTES:
a) Lithium-Ion Power Cells will continue
to provide nearly full power with minimal
power fade unlike traditional batteries;
when the Power Cell is fully discharged,
the Power Cell electronic control
circuitry will immediately cut power
output to the tool without notice. A
discharged Power Cell should be
promptly recharged to maintain its
operational voltage potential and to be
ready for future use.
b) Do NOT charge the Power Cell when
the work area or the Power Cell
temperature is at or below 32° F (0°C)
or above 113° F (45°C). The optimal
temperature is 68° F (20°C).
c) Remove the Power Cell from the
charger and unplug the charger once
the Power Cell has been completely
charged.

ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING

Fig. 1

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CORE™ Outdoor Power - Limited Product Warranty Statement for the CSC

6500 S Standard Power Cell Charger or the CRC 6500 Rapid Power Cell

Charger, Sold Only in the 48 Contiguous United States of America and

Canada, effective January 27, 2012

Page 1 of 5

CORE™ Outdoor Power provides to the original purchaser [for first purchaser
other than for purposes of resale] or the person to whom it was originally
purchased as a gift, a limited product warranty that the CORE™ Outdoor Power
CSC 6500 S or CRC 6500 Power Cell Charger is free from defects in material
and workmanship under normal application, use and service conditions.
CORE™ Outdoor Power warrants, at its option, to repair or to replace with the
same or similar new or refurbished Power Cell Charger, or to refund the
purchase price as paid by the original purchaser, if inspections shows defects in
material and / or workmanship for the Power Cell Charger delivered to a local
authorized CORE™ Outdoor Power products dealer, or to a CORE™
Authorized Service Center, subject to the below listed application time periods,
limitations and exceptions. The repair, replacement or refund remedy shall be
the sole and exclusive remedy under this limited product warranty. THIS
LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXTENDED TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OR
TO THE ORIGINAL GIFT RECEPIENT ONLY, AND IS NOT TRANSFERABLE
TO SUBSEQUENT OWNERS.

Except as provided by applicable law, the purchaser assumes the risk of loss or
damage during transit and transportation and are responsible for packaging,
delivery and handling charges incurred in the transport of their Power Cell
Charger(s) to a CORE™ Outdoor Power Authorized Service Center. Freight
costs for delivery to a CORE™ Outdoor Power Authorized Service Center are to
be prepaid by the purchaser. Product purchased, used, serviced, or product
shipped for repair, from outside the 48 contiguous United States of America or
Canada to a CORE™ Outdoor Power Authorized Service Center in the 48
contiguous United States of America or Canada is specifically excluded from

this limited warranty. A CORE™ Outdoor Power Authorized Service Center will

return warranty repaired or warranty replaced product with transportation,
delivery and handling charges prepaid under terms of this limited warranty to
the original purchaser and will return such product only to return destinations
located in the 48 contiguous United States of America or Canada. Product
purchased, used, serviced or product shipped for repair, from outside of the 48
contiguous United States of America and Canada may be provided distinct and
separate warranties compatible with such jurisdictional laws, market practices or
regional authorized service centers and often the products are in fact unique
models which differ as to component parts and regulatory requirements but
such products are expressly excluded from coverage under this warranty.

WARRANTY

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WARRANTY

CORE™ Outdoor Power - Limited Product Warranty Statement for the CSC

6500 S Standard Power Cell Charger or the CRC 6500 Rapid Power Cell

Charger, Sold Only in the 48 Contiguous United States of America and

Canada, effective January 27, 2012

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Product Warranty Period:
Residential or Commercial Application

 One Year Warranty – All Power Cell Chargers used for residential,

[i.e., personal, family or household], non-income producing purposes,
or for commercial, institutional, agricultural, industrial, or for income
producing use [e.g. professional landscape services] will be covered by
this limited warranty for failures due to defects in material or
workmanship for one (1) year from the original date of purchase. If
upon return of the Power Cell Charger to a local authorized CORE™
Outdoor Power products dealer, or to a CORE™ Authorized Service
Center for inspection, a warranty adjustment is determined to be
necessary due to a defect in material or workmanship of the Power
Cell Charger, then the Power Cell Charger will be replaced free of
charge to the original purchaser (except for taxes or other legislatively­imposed fees, where applicable).

Rental Application

 90 Day Warranty – All Power Cell Chargers used for rental or lease

use will be covered by this limited warranty for failures due to defects
in material or workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days from the
original date of purchase. If upon return of the Power Cell Charger to a
local authorized CORE™ Outdoor Power products dealer,or to a
CORE™ Authorized Service Center for inspection, a warranty
adjustment is determined to be necessary due to a defect in material or
workmanship of the Power Cell Charger, then the Power Cell Charger
will be replaced free of charge to the original purchaser (except for
taxes or other legislatively-imposed fees, where applicable).

All Power Cell Charger replacements provided to the purchaser by
CORE™ Outdoor Power under this warranty are warranted only for the
remaining balance of the original Power Cell Charger’s warranty period.

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WARRANTY

CORE™ Outdoor Power - Limited Product Warranty Statement for the CSC

6500 S Standard Power Cell Charger or the CRC 6500 Rapid Power Cell

Charger, Sold Only in the 48 Contiguous United States of America and

Canada, effective January 27, 2012

Page 3 of 5

A copy of the valid proof of original purchase [which proof documentation
provides identification of the Power Cell Charger model and the date of original
purchase] must be returned with the Power Cell Charger in order to obtain
warranty service from a local authorized CORE™ Outdoor Power products

dealer. This warranty does not apply to damage or failure that CORE™

Outdoor Power determines to be from, repairs made or attempted by anyone

other than CORE™ Outdoor Power authorized service personnel, disassembly,

modifications /alterations, misuse, neglect, abuse, normal wear and tear,
corrosion, failure to follow directions, improper maintenance, improper storage,
improper installation, or accidents, that is to say, failure due to other than
defects in material or workmanship. It is recommended that consumers keep
their original proof of purchase obtained from the retailer in a safe place for
reference should warranty service ever become necessary, e.g., staple to or file
with the owner’s manual. The reason that the authorized dealer or authorized
service center requires a copy of the valid proof of original purchase (e.g., copy
of a receipt, an invoice, a bill of sale, etc., which denotes the product model
number and date of original purchase) is that it provides important information
necessary to qualify your right to receive warranty service.

 It proves the exact date of purchase. Our warranties are time

oriented and begin with the date of original purchase.

 Possession of the original bill of sale also indicates that you are

likely the original owner (these warranties are non-transferable).

 Also, some units are sold second hand by retailers or previous

owners as “used” or “reconditioned”. These denotations or

comments that the unit may have been sold “as is” are generally

stated on the receipt. Used or reconditioned products are not
extended coverage under this warranty.

Establishing the valid proof of original purchase with identification of product
model and the original purchase date rests solely with the original purchaser, or
the person to whom the product was originally purchased as a gift.

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WARRANTY

CORE™ Outdoor Power - Limited Product Warranty Statement for the CSC

6500 S Standard Power Cell Charger or the CRC 6500 Rapid Power Cell

Charger, Sold Only in the 48 Contiguous United States of America and

Canada, effective January 27, 2012

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OTHER LIMITATIONS
This warranty is the complete and exclusive agreement, and sole remedy,

between the original purchaser and CORE™ Outdoor Power. It

supersedes all other written or oral communications related to this

product. CORE™ Outdoor Power provides no other warranties for this

product. The warranty exclusively describes all of CORE™ Outdoor
Power’s responsibilities regarding the product. There are no other

expressed warranties. No one is authorized to make modifications to this
warranty and purchaser should not rely on any such modification.

WARRANTY DISCLAIMER: IN NO EVENT WILL CORE™ OUTDOOR
POWER BE LIABLE FOR:

 ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE SALE OR USE OF THE
PRODUCTS SOLD HEREUNDER, OR

 ANY AMOUNT IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID TO

CORE™ OUTDOOR POWER FOR THE PRODUCTS SOLD

HEREUNDER FOR ANY LIABILITY ARISING FROM THE SALE OR
USE OF THE PRODUCTS SOLD HEREUNDER. THIS WARRANTY
LIMITATION APPLIES BOTH DURING AND AFTER THE
APPLICABLE EXPRESS WRITTEN WARRANTY PERIOD OF THIS
WARRANTY.

CORE™ OUTDOOR POWER DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF “MERCHANTABILITY” AND
“FITNESS FOR A SPECIFIC PURPOSE” AFTER THE EXPRESS WRITTEN

APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD OF THIS WARRANTY.

THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY
ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE, OR
PROVINCE TO PROVINCE. SOME STATES OR PROVINCES DO NOT
ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR
EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. SOME STATES OR PROVINCES
DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY
LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

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CORE™ Outdoor Power - Limited Product Warranty Statement for the CSC

6500 S Standard Power Cell Charger or the CRC 6500 Rapid Power Cell

Charger, Sold Only in the 48 Contiguous United States of America and

Canada, effective January 27, 2012

Page 5 of 5

This limited warranty is given by OPE, Inc., d.b.a. CORE™ Outdoor Power,

36235 Kerr Dam Road, Polson, Montana USA 59860.

You may locate the nearest CORE™ Outdoor Power Authorized Service Center

by searching our online authorized service center locator at
WWW.COREOUTDOORPOWER.COM.

Should you require assistance or have questions concerning this CORE™

Outdoor Power Warranty Statement, or need assistance in obtaining warranty
or aftermarket non-warranty repair service, you can contact our Customer
Product Support Department toll free at 1-855-831-2673 [Monday through
Friday, between 8AM and 5PM, Mountain time], or contact us through the web
at WWW.COREOUTDOORPOWER.COM.

WARRANTY

Rev 1.2 29/02/2012