ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE BATTERY DISPOSAL
The following toxic and corrosive materials are in the batteries used in this tool
battery pack: Lithium-Ion, a toxic material.
W A R N I N G
Toxic materials must be disposed of in a specific manner in order 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 that is certified for
disposal. If the battery pack cracks or breaks, whether it leaks or not, do not
recharge it and do not use it. Dispose of it and replace it with a new battery
pack.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR IT!
Obey these instructions 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 components of the battery
pack.
• Do not attempt to open the battery pack.
• If a leak develops, the electrolytes that are released are corrosive and toxic.
Do not get the solution in the eyes or on the skin, and do not swallow it.
• Do not place batteries in regular household trash.
• DO NOT incinerate batteries.
• DO NOT place batteries where they will become part of any waste landfill
or municipal solid waste stream.
• Dispose of batteries at a certified recycling or disposal center.
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