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DISPOSAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
All electrical and electronic products must be disposed of as hazardous waste. The cor
rect disposal of old equipment prevents ecological damage and health hazards.
Statutory waste disposal marking
The electrical and electronic devices that bear this symbol are
subject to the European waste electrical and electronic equip
ment directive 2002/96/EC. The symbol indicates that the device
must not be disposed of as household garbage.
As waste disposal regulations differ from country to country, please contact your local
authority or HBM representative as necessary.
Packaging
The original packaging of HBM devices is made from recyclable material and can be
recycled. For ecological reasons, do not return empty packaging to us.
