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6. If a cell develops a leak, the fluid must not be allowed
to come into contact with the skin or eyes. If contact
occurs, wash the affected area with plenty of water and
seek medical assistance.
7. Improperly replacing or charging cells or batteries that
contain alkaline electrolytes (e.g. lithium cells) can
cause explosions. Replace cells or batteries only with
the matching type in order to ensure the safety of the
product.
8. Cells and batteries must be recycled and kept separate
from residual waste. Cells and batteries must be recyc-
led and kept separate from residual waste. Recharge-
able batteries and normal batteries that contain lead,
mercury or cadmium are hazardous waste. Observe
the national regulations regarding waste disposal and
recycling.
1.12 Product Disposal
Fig. 1.4:
Product labeling in accordance with EN 50419
The German Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act imple-
ments the following EC directives:
❙2002/96/EC (WEEE) for electrical and electronic equip-
ment waste and
❙2002/95/EC to restrict the use of certain hazardous
substances in electronic equipment (RoHS directive).
Once its lifetime has ended, this product should be dis-
posed of separately from your household waste. The dis-
posal at municipal collection sites for electronic equipment
is also not permitted. As mandated for all manufacturers by
the German Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (Elek-
troG), ROHDE & SCHWARZ assumes full responsibility for
the ecological disposal or the recycling at the end-of-life of
their products.
Please contact your local service partner to dispose of the
product.
