Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Smart HX9917/88 Manual página 22

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Removing the rechargeable battery
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- This symbol means that this product contains a
built-in rechargeable battery which shall not be
disposed of with normal household waste
(2006/66/EC). Please take your product to an
official collection point or a Philips service center
to have a professional remove the rechargeable
battery.
- Follow your country's rules for the separate
collection of electrical and electronic products and
rechargeable batteries. Correct disposal helps
prevent negative consequences for the
environment and human health.
Warning: Only remove the rechargeable battery when
you discard the appliance. Make sure the battery is
completely empty when you remove it.
To remove the rechargeable battery, you need a towel
or cloth, a hammer and a flat-head (standard)
screwdriver. Observe basic safety precautions when
you follow the procedure outlined below. Be sure to
protect your eyes, hands, fingers, and the surface on
which you work.
To deplete the rechargeable battery of any charge,
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remove the handle from the charger, turn on the
Philips Sonicare and let it run until it stops. Repeat
this step until you can no longer turn on the Philips
Sonicare.
2 Remove and discard the brush head. Cover the
entire handle with a towel or cloth.
3 Hold the top of the handle with one hand and
strike the handle housing 0.5 inch above the
bottom end. Strike firmly with a hammer on all 4
sides to eject the end cap.
Note: You may have to hit on the end several times
to break the internal snap connections.