Cub cadet CFC6500 User Manual

Power Cell

CFC6500

Instruction Manual

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Power Cell: 20 Volt high energy Li-Ion CFC6500
Only charge with charger: Rapid charger CRC8000
Weight: 3 lb. 5 oz. (1.6 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).

769-11156 / 00 10/15

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

General safety warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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

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

Assembly and operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12

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GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS

CAUTION: Before using this Power Cell, read this manual and follow

all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions.

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.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

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 time-delayed fuse or
circuit breaker. To avoid shock or fire, replace the power cord immediately if it is
worn, cut or damaged in any way.

OWNER’S REGISTRATION

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

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GENERAL POWER TOOL 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

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, 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.

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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

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 CRC8000

rapid charger to charge the CFC6500
Power Cell. Using any other charger
to charge the CFC6500 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
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.

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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

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.

WARNING: Always remove the

Power Cell when making adjustments,
changing accessories, replacing the
polymer trimmer line, removing or
untangling debris, leaving the tool idle
or unattended, cleaning, servicing,
storing or transporting the tool. Such

preventive measures reduce the risk of
starting the tool accidentally and causing
serious injury.

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.

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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

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 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 CRC8000 rapid charger
to charge any batteries other than a
CFC6500 Power Cell. Charging other
batteries may cause the batteries to
burst, catch fire, emit hazardous fumes
or explode.

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.

WARNING: 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).

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,

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

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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

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.

About Call2Recycle Battery Seals

Call2Recycle’s industry steward
program helps battery and product
manufacturers fulfill recycling
requirements in the U.S. and Canada,
including compliance with extensive
state, provincial and federal regulations,
such as the Mercury-Containing and
Rechargeable Battery Act (The Battery
Act). Call2Recycle
Stewards, participating battery and
product manufacturers and marketers,
purchase the rights to imprint the
Call2Recycle Battery Seals on their
rechargeable batteries and products.
When you see the Call2Recycle Battery
Seal, you can feel confident knowing
that your battery or product can be
safely and responsibly recycled.

®

Licensees/Industry

About Call2Recycle

Since 1994, Call2Recycle has diverted
more than 75 million pounds of
rechargeable batteries from local
landfills and established a network of
30,000 recycling drop-off locations. More
than 200 battery and/or product
manufacturers, Call2Recycle Industry
Stewards, have united to ensure that
batteries are responsibly recycled when
they reach their end of life and fund the
program that is operated by
Call2Recycle, Inc., a 501(c)4 nonprofit
public service organization.

To locate the nearest recycling center,
please call 1-800-822-8837.

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ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING

CHARGING THE POWER CELL

WARNING: Use only the

CRC8000 rapid charger to charge the
CFC6500, 20V Li-Ion 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.

To charge the Power Cell (Fig. 1), insert
it into the charging cavity of the charger.

NOTE: Follow the charging instructions
that are included with the charger.

Fig. 1

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WARRANTY

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:

The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet LLC (Cub Cadet) with
respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its
possessions and territories.

Cub Cadet warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a
period of three (3) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its
option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in material or
workmanship. This limited warranty shall only apply if this product has been
operated and maintained in accordance with the Operator’s Manual furnished with
the product, and has not been subject to misuse, abuse, commercial use, neglect,
accident, improper maintenance, alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water or damage
because of other peril or natural disaster. Damage resulting from the installation or
use of any accessory or attachment not approved by Cub Cadet for use with the
product(s) covered by this manual will void your warranty as to any resulting damage.
This warranty is limited to one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase for any
Cub Cadet product that is used for rental or commercial purposes, or any other
income-producing purpose.

HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty service is available, WITH PROOF OF
PURCHASE THROUGH YOUR LOCAL AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER. To locate
the dealer in your area, visit our website at www.cubcadet.com or

www.cubcadet.ca, check for a listing in the Yellow Pages, call 1-877-282-8684 or 1-
800-668-1238 in Canada, or write to P.O. Box 361131, Cleveland, OH 44136-0019.

No product returned directly to the factory will be accepted unless prior written
permission has been extended by the Customer Service Department of Cub Cadet.

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WARRANTY

This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following cases:

A. Tune-ups - Spark Plugs, Carburetor Adjustments, Filters
B. Wear items - Bump Knobs, Outer Spools, Cutting Line, Inner Reels, Starter Pulley,

Starter Ropes, Drive Belts, Saw Chains, Guide Bars, Cultivator Tines, Blades.

C. Cub Cadet does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside

of the United States of America, its possessions and territories, except those sold
through Cub Cadet’s authorized channels of export distribution.

Cub Cadet reserves the right to change or improve the design of any Cub Cadet Product
without assuming any obligation to modify any product previously manufactured.

No implied warranty, including any implied warranty of merchantability or
fitness for a particular purpose, applies after the applicable period of express
written warranty above as to the parts as identified. No other express warranty
or guaranty, whether written or oral, except as mentioned above, given by any
person or entity, including a dealer or retailer, with respect to any product shall
bind Cub Cadet. During the period of the Warranty, the exclusive remedy is
repair or replacement of the product as set forth above. (Some states do not

allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may
not apply to you.)

The provisions as set forth in this Warranty provide the sole and exclusive
remedy arising from the sales. Cub Cadet shall not be liable for incidental or
consequential loss or damages including, without limitation, expenses incurred
for substitute or replacement lawn care services, for transportation or for
related expenses, or for rental expenses to temporarily replace a warranted
product. (Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty

lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.)

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WARRANTY

In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the amount of the purchase
price of the product sold. Alteration of the safety features of the product shall void
this Warranty. You assume the risk and liability for loss, damage, or injury to you and
your property and/or to others and their property arising out of the use or misuse or
inability to use the product.

This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser,
original lessee or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift.

How State Law Relates to this Warranty: This warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

To locate your nearest service dealer, dial 1-877-282-8684 in the United States or 1-

800-668-1238 in Canada.

CUB CADET LLC

P.O. Box 361131

Cleveland, OH 44136-0019

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