Environmentally Safe Battery Disposal - GreenWorks 2600702 El Manual Del Propietario

EnViROnMEnTALLY SAfE BATTERY DiSPOSAL

The following toxic and corrosive materials are in the batteries used in this tool battery pack:
Li-ion, a toxic material.
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All toxic materials must be disposed of in a specified manner to prevent contamination of the
environment. Before disposing of damaged or worn out Lithium-ion battery packs, contact
your local waste disposal agency, or the local Environmental Protection Agency for information
and specific instructions. Take the batteries to a local recycling and/or disposal centre, certified
for Li-ion disposal.
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if the battery pack cracks or breaks, with or without leaks, do not recharge it and do not use.
Dispose of it and replace with a new battery pack. DO nOT ATTEMPT TO REPAiR iT!
To avoid injury and risk of fire, explosion, or electric shock, and to avoid damage to the
environment:
• Cover the battery's terminals with heavy-duty adhesive tape.
• DO nOT attempt to remove or destroy any of the battery pack components.
• DO nOT attempt to open the battery pack.
• if a leak develops, the released electrolytes are corrosive and toxic. DO nOT get the solution
in the eyes or on skin, and do not swallow it.
• DO nOT place these batteries in your regular household trash.
• DO nOT incinerate.
• DO NOT place them where they will become part of any waste landfill or municipal solid waste
stream.
• Take them to a certified recycling or disposal centre.
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