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ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE BATTERY DISPOSAL
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The batteries used in this chain saw's battery pack contain the following toxic and corrosive
material: LITHIUM-ION.
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 centre.
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 batteries 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!