Disposal
The symbol showing a crossed-out dustbin means that
this device is subject to Directive 2012/19/EU . This
directive states that this device may not be disposed of
in the normal household waste at the end of its useful
life, but must be handed over to specially set-up col-
lection locations, recycling depots or disposal compa-
nies . This disposal is free of charge for the user . Protect the envi-
ronment and dispose of this device properly .
Batteries should not be disposed of with normal
household waste . Consumers are legally obliged to
dispose of used batteries at a collection point in their
town/district or at a retail store . They may contain
poisonous heavy metals and must be disposed of in accordance
with the rules for the treatment of hazardous waste . The chemical
symbols for heavy metals are as follows: Cd = cadmium, Hg =
mercury, Pb = lead . Dispose of batteries only when they are fully
discharged .
Dispose of the packaging in an environmentally
friendly manner . Note the labelling on the packaging
and separate the packaging material components
for disposal if necessary . The packaging material is
labelled with abbreviations (b) and numbers (a) with
the following meanings: 1–7: plastics, 20–22: paper and card-
board, 80–98: composites
Your local community or municipal authorities can
provide information on how to dispose of the worn-
out product .
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