Cub cadet CESC8000 User Manual

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Elite Standard Charger

CESC8000

Instruction Manual

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Use ONLY with Power Cell: CEC6600 40 Volt high energy Li-Ion Charger: ELITE Standard Charger Charger input: 100/240 V AC, 60/50 Hz Charger output: 42V DC Weight: 4.85 lb. 77.6 oz. (2.2 kg)

Need Assistance?

For assistance regarding the assembly, operation or maintenance of the unit, please call 1-877-282-8684 (in the United States) or 1-800-668-1238 (in Canada). Additional information can be found at www.cubcadet.com (in the United States) or

www.cubcadet.ca (in Canada).

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Product specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Table of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

General safety warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Electrical safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Owner’s Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

General power tool safety warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Work area safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Electrical safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Personal safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Specific safety rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Charging the Power Cell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *

WARNING:

This ELITE Standard Charger can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the ELITE Standard Charger in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the ELITE Standard Charger. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

* Please refer to the separate Warranty Supplement.

GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS

This instruction manual includes the following:

• General Safety Rules

• Specific Safety Rules and Symbols

• Functional Description

• Assembly

• Operation

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.

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 100/240 V AC 60/50Hz operation. It must be connected to a 100/240 V AC 60/50Hz, 15 A circuit that is protected by a time-delayed fuse or circuit breaker. If the supply cord is worn, cut or damaged, it must be replaced immediately by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid shock, fire or hazard.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

Before using the ELITE Standard Charger, read this manual and all

instruction and cautionary markings on Power Cell charger, Power Cell, and power tool and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, carefully follow these

instructions, charge only Power Cell type CEC6600 manufactured by Cub Cadet, other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS: this manual contains important safety and operating instructions for Power Cell charger model CESC8000.

GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS

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

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, 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.

Please register your product online at www.cubcadet.com (in the United States) or www.cubcadet.ca (in Canada).

OWNER’S REGISTRATION

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

When operating a 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 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 – 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.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

WARNING: Only use a

CESC8000 standard charger to charge the CEC6600 Power Cell. Using any other chargers to charge the CEC6600 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.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

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 damage, (as per above, or otherwise) immediately isolate it in a noncombustible, 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.

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.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

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.

Use the charger only in a standard 100 or 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz electrical outlet. Choose 115V AC or 230V AC by voltage switch (1) on charger bottom.

WARNING: Do not use

the charger in wet or damp conditions. The charger is intended for indoor use only. 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 chargers in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust.

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

Do not use the CESC8000 standard charger to charge any batteries other than a CEC6600 Power Cell. Charging other batteries may cause the batteries to burst, catch fire, emit hazardous fumes or explode.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

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.

ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING

CHARGING THE POWER CELL

WARNING: Only use a

CESC8000 standard charger to charge the CEC6600 Power Cell. 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.

Power Supply Cord: Use UL/CUL listed detachable power supply cord, type SPT-2, 18 AWG,three conductors, cord rate VW-1,105℃ 300V. Cord external length minimum 1.2 m. One end terminates in a molded-on attachment plug with a 15A, 125V (NEMA 1-15P) configuration. Other end terminates in a molded-on connector which mates with the Power Cell charger.

1. To charge the CEC6600 Power Cell, after choosing 115V or 230V on bottom of charger, place the charger (1) in a dry location and plug into the appropriate outlet.

NOTES:

a) Once Power cell is fully

charged, charger will stop charging.

b) Charger can charge one or two

power cells at the same time.

2. Insert the Power Cell (2) into the matching cavity (3) in the top of the charger.

NOTES:

a) Make sure the raised ridge (4)

on top of the Power Cell is facing toward the LED lights (5, 6 & 7, 8) on the charger.

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b) Make sure the Power Cell is

pressed fully into the charger cavity.

3. When the power is on, both the green LED (6 & 8) will be ON and red LED (5 & 7) will be off.

4. When one Power Cell is inserted into each side of the charger, the red LED (5) or (7) will remain ON and green LED (6) or (8) will be off, indicating that the Power Cell is being charged. The other side without battery shows the green LED is flashing.

5. When one Power Cell is fully charged, the green LED (6) or (8) will remain green and the red LED (5) or (7) will be off.

CHARGING THE POWER CELL – cont’d

6. When two Power Cells are inserted into the charger, the red LED (5) & (7) will remain ON and green LED (6) & (8) will be off, indicating that the Power Cells are charging.

7. When two Power Cells are fully charged, the green LED (6) & (8) will remain green and the LED (5) & (7) will be off.

8. When the Power Cell is fully charged, remove it from the charger and unplug the charger from the power source.

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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.

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