Battery & Charger Disposal - Briggs & Stratton 883251 Owner's Manual

General Safety Cont'd
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge
if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• Children shall not play with the appliance.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Battery & Charger Disposal
All items must be disposed of in a specified manner to prevent contamination of the
environment. Take the batteries to a local recycling and/or disposal centre, certified for
Lithium-ion disposal.
WARNING
If the battery cracks or breaks, with or without leaks, do not recharge it and do not use.
Dispose of it and replace with a new battery. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR DAMAGED
BATTERIES.
To avoid injury and 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 battery components.
• Do not attempt to open the battery or charger.
• If a leak develops, the released electrolytes are corrosive and toxic. Do not get the
solution in the eyes or on skin, and do not swallow it.
• Do not place these batteries in your regular household trash.
• Do not incinerate.
• Do not place them in any waste landfill or municipal solid waste stream.
• Take them to a certified lithium-ion recycling or disposal centre.
BATTERY RECYCLING INITIATIVE
The Battery Recycling Initiative (ABRI) is a not-for-profit association established in 2008 to
promote responsible environmental management of batteries at end of life. More information
on battery recycling can be found on their website at www.batteryrecycling.org.au.
SAFE STORAGE
Used batteries are potentially hazardous, so they need to be stored and handled carefully.
They need to be kept out of reach of children. Some of the materials inside batteries are toxic,
so you need to be careful of damaged or leaking batteries. Batteries must be kept away from
direct sunlight or heat. Store the battery at a temperature between 10°C to 35°C & between
40% to 85% relative humidity.
CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE BATTERY & CHARGER
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please
recycle where facilities exist. Check with your local authority or retailer for recycling
advice.
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