The RBRC
TM
Seal
The RBRC
TM
Seal on the (easily removable) nickel-cadmium battery
(contained in our product) indicates that Toshiba America Consumer
Products, Inc. (TACP) is voluntarily participating in an industry program
to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful lives,
when taken out of service within the United States. The RBRC
TM
program provides a convenient alternative to placing used nickel-
cadmium batteries into the trash or municipal waste, which is illegal in some areas.
TACP’s payments to RBRC
TM
make it easy for you to drop off the spent battery at
local retailers of replacement nickel-cadmium batteries, or at authorized TACP product
service centers. You may also contact your local recycling center for information on
where to return the spent battery. Please call 1-800-8-BATTER for information on Ni-
Cd battery recycling in your area. TACP’s involvement in this program is part of its
commitment to protecting our environment and conserving natural resources.
RBRC
TM
is a trademark of Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY TO PERSONS BY THE
BATTERY, READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BATTERIES
1
Use only the appropriate type and
size battery pack specified in the
instruction manual provided for this
product.
2
Do not dispose of the battery pack in
a fire. The cell may explode. Check
with State and local codes for
possible special disposal instructions.
3
Do not open or mutilate the battery
pack. Released electrolytes are
corrosive and may cause damage to
the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if
swallowed.
4
Exercise care in handling the
batteries. Contact with conductive
materials such as rings, bracelets and
keys may cause the battery to short
out, resulting in overheating which
could burn.
5
Charge the battery pack provided with
or identified for use with this product
only in accordance with the
instructions and limitations specified
in the instruction manual provided for
this product.
6
Observe proper polarity orientation
between the battery pack and the
battery charger.
ATTENTION: THE PRODUCT THAT YOU HAVE PURCHASED CONTAINS A
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY. UNDER VARIOUS STATE AND LOCAL LAWS, IT MAY
BE ILLEGAL TO DISPOSE OF THIS BATTERY INTO THE MUNICIPAL WASTE
STREAM. PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL GOVERNMENT FOR DETAILS IN
YOUR AREA REGARDING RECYCLING OPTIONS OR PROPER DISPOSAL.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
TO HELP PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT, THIS PRODUCT MAY CONTAIN
RECYCLED OR RECONDITIONED PARTS AND MATERIALS.
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