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protective gloves before touching them.
2. Disconnect the negative (-) black wire from one battery by sliding the
connection off the battery (D). Disconnect the positive (+) red wire in
the same way. Lift the battery pack out.
Disposal:
1. The batteries or the entire product can be taken to a Black & Decker
Company-Owned or Authorized Household Appliance Service Center
for proper disposal.
2. If you wish to purchase new batteries, a Service Center technician will
install them at no charge and arrange for recycling the old batteries.
Why You Should Recycle Your Rechargeable Batteries...
Unlike alkaline batteries that may last only a few weeks before needing
replacement, nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries can be recharged over
and over again. Though Ni-Cd batteries last far longer than alkalines -
usually 5 to 7 years - they eventually will no longer hold a charge. When
that happens, some consumers throw away the batteries or the product
itself which is wasteful and harmful to the environment. To help avoid
this, Household Products, Inc. is participating in a nationwide program of
Ni-Cd battery recycling in conjunction with the RBRC™ (Rechargeable
Battery Recycling Corporation).
THE RBRC™ SEAL
The RBRC™ (Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation) Seal
on the nickel-cadmium battery (or battery pack) indicates that
the costs to recycle the battery (or battery pack) at the end of
its useful life have already been paid. In some areas, it is
illegal to place spent nickel-cadmium batteries in the trash
or municipal solid waste stream and the RBRC program pro-
vides an environmentally-conscious alternative.
RBRC has established programs in the United States to facilitate the col-
lection of spent nickel-cadmium batteries. Help protect our environment
and conserve natural resources by returning the spent nickel-cadmium
battery to an authorized Black & Decker service center or to your local
retailer for recycling. You may also contact your local recycling center for
information on dropping off spent batteries. For more information on
recycling nickel-cadmium batteries, call Consumer Assistance &
Information toll free at 1-800-231-9786.
NEED HELP?
Service, if necessary, must be performed by a Black & Decker Company-
Owned or Authorized Household Appliance Service Center. The Service
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