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Dispose of Waste Properly
Improperly disposing of waste can threaten the
environment and ecology
．
Potentially harmful waste used
with equipment include such items as oil
，
fuel
，
coolant
，
brake fluid
，
filters
，
and batteries
．
Use leak proof containers when draining fluids
．
Do not use
food or beverage containers that may mislead someone
into drinking from them
．
Do not pour waste onto the ground
，
down a drain
，
or into
any water source
．
Air conditioning refrigerants escaping into the air can
damage the Earth's atmosphere
．
Government regulations
may require a certified air conditioning service center to
recover and recycle used air conditioning refrigerants
．
Inquire on the proper way to recycle or dispose of waste
from your local environmental or recycling center
，
or from
your East Wind dealer
．
