ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE BATTERY
DISPOSAL
The following toxic and corrosive materials
are in the batteries used in this string
trimmer battery pack: Lithium-Ion, a toxic
material.
WARNING:
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
center, certified for lithium-ion disposal.
MAINTENANCE
All toxic materials must
WARNING:
cracks or breaks, with or without leaks, do
not recharge it and do not use. Properly
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 center.
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If the battery pack