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GENERAL INFORMATION
1 General information
1.1 Conventions and symbols used within this manual
DANGER
Indicates a hazard with a high level of risk, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazard with a moderate level of risk, which, if not avoided, may result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazard with a minor level of risk, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moder-
ate injury.
ATTENTION
Indicates a situation that can lead to material or environmental damage or poor operating
results.
INFO
Indicates hints and recommendations.
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This symbol identifies action steps.
→
This symbol indicates results from action steps.
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This symbol identifies list items.
1.2 Disposal and environmental protection
These tools are manufactured without any chemical substances which
could be dangerous to health. Nevertheless, potential health damage
may occur from battery liquid if batteries are treated or disposed of
inadequately. Therefore, it is important to protect health and also
promote the reuse and environmentally-appropriate recycling of waste.
Chargers and batteries should be sorted for environmentally-friendly
recycling and disposed of separately.
The legal prescriptions for disposal of all parts must be observed.
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Chargers and batteries should be sorted for environmentally-friendly recycling.
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Observe warnings and instructions of the battery manufacturer stated in the operating instruc-
tions of the battery.
The following harmonised standards have also been taken into consideration:
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Directive 2011/65/EU of 8 June 2011 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substan-
ces in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS II).
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Directive 2012/19/EU of 4 July 2012 on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE II).
