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ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE BATTERY DISPOSAL
The batteries used in this mower's battery
pack contain the following toxic and corrosive
material: LITHIUM-ION.
WARNING:
Toxic materials must be
disposed of in a specified manner in order to
prevent contamination of the environment.
Before disposing of damaged or worn out
Lithium-Ion battery packs, contact your local
waste disposal agency for information and
specific instructions. Take the battery to a local
recycling and/or disposal centre that is certified
for disposal. If the battery pack cracks or
breaks, whether it leaks or not, do not recharge
it and do not use it. Dispose of it and replace it
with a new battery pack. DO NOT ATTEMPT
TO REPAIR IT!
Follow these instructions in order to avoid
injury and the risk of fire, explosion, or
electric shock, and to avoid damage to the
environment:
• Cover the battery's terminals with heavy-
duty adhesive tape.
• Do not attempt to remove or destroy any of
the components of the battery pack.
• Do not attempt to open the battery pack.
• If a leak develops, the electrolytes that are
released are corrosive and toxic. Do not get
the solution in the eyes or on the skin, and
do not swallow it.
• Do not place batteries in regular household
trash.
• DO NOT incinerate batteries.
• DO NOT place batteries where they
will become part of any waste landfill or
municipal solid waste stream.
• Dispose of batteries at a certified recycling
or disposal center.
Not
for
Reproduction
