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For Customers in Europe
Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equip-
ment and Used Batteries
1. In the European Union
These symbols on the products, packaging and/or accompanying docu-
ments mean that used electrical and electronic equipment and batteries
should not be mixed with general household waste.
Used electrical/electronic equipment and batteries must be treated sep-
arately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment,
recovery and recycling of these products.
By disposing of these products correctly you will help ensure that the
waste undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and
thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human
health which could otherwise arise due to inappropriate waste handling.
If a chemical symbol is added beneath the symbol shown above, in accordance with
the Battery Directive, this indicates that a heavy metal (Hg = Mercury, Cd = Cadmium,
Pb = Lead) is present in the battery at a concentration above an applicable threshold
specified in the Battery Directive.
For more information about collection and recycling of used products, please contact
your local authorities, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you pur-
chased the products.
2. In other countries outside the EU
These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard used prod-
ucts, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of
disposal.
For Switzerland: Used electrical/electronic equipment can be returned free of charge to
the dealer, even when you don’t purchase a new product. Further collection facilities are
listed on the home page of www.swico.ch or www.sens.ch.
