Environment; Transport; Warranty - Festool DWC 18-2500 Instruction Manual

Do not dispose of the device together with domes-
tic waste! Dispose of machines, accessories and
packaging at an environmentally responsible recy-
cling centre. Observe the valid national regulations.
Battery Disposal
WARNING
Risk of fire or injury

Do not attempt to disassemble the battery or re-
move any component projecting from the battery
terminals.

Prior to disposal, protect exposed terminals with
heavy insulating tape to prevent shorting.
The lithium-ion batteries are subject to the require-
ments of the legislation on hazardous goods. A li-
ion battery pack alone falls below the applicable
limit value and certified as per UN manual ST/SG/
AC.10/11/rev. 3 part III, subsection 38.3. However,
dangerous goods regulations may apply when sev-
eral battery packs are transported For shipping by
Garantie 1 + 2
Festool offers a 3 year limited warranty, one of the
strongest in the industry. This warranty is valid on
the pre-condition that the tool is used and operated
in compliance with the Festool operating instruc-
tions. Festool warrants that the specified tool will
be free from defects in materials and workmanship
for a term of 3 years from the date of purchase.
Conditions of 1 + 2 warranty
All customers receive a free extended limited war-
ranty (1 year + 2 years = 3 Years) on new Festool
power tools purchased from an authorized retailer.
Festool is responsible for all shipping costs during
the first year of the warranty. During the second
and third year of the warranty the customer is re-
sponsible for shipping the tool to Festool. Festool
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Environment

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The RBRC
(NiCd), nickel metal hydride (NiMH) or lithium-ion
(LiIon) batteries (or battery packs) indicates Festool
is voluntarily participating in an industry program
to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of
their useful life, when taken out of service in the
United States or Canada. In some areas, it is illegal
to place spent batteries in the trash or municipal
solid waste stream and RBRC Program provides an
environmentally conscious alternative.
Please call 1-800-822-8837 for information on bat-
tery recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in
your area, or return your batteries to the Festool
Service Center for recycling. Help protect our envi-
ronment and conserve natural resources!

Transport

third parties (e.g. air transport or freight forward-
ing company) special requirements with regard to
packaging and labelling must be observed. For the
preparation of the package an expert on hazardous
goods must be consulted. Please observe any fur-
ther national regulations.

Warranty

will pay for return shipping to the customer using
UPS Ground Service. All warranty service is valid 3
years from the date of purchase on your receipt or
invoice. Proof of purchase may be required.
Excluded from the coverage under this warranty
are: normal wear and tear, damages caused by
misuse, abuse, or neglect; damage caused by any-
thing other than defects in material and workman-
ship. This warranty does not apply to accessory
items such as circular saw blades, drill bits, router
bits, jigsaw blades, sanding belts, and grinding
wheels. Operating a tool at a voltage or frequency
different from the tool's rating will void the warran-
ty. This includes the usage of the tool in combina-
tion with a transformer. Festool does not condone
nor support the use of any non-Festool engineered,
designed, and manufactured accessories or con-
Seal
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The RBRC
Battery Recycling Corpora-
tion) Seal on nickel cadmium
(Rechargeable