Removing The Batteries - Philips QC5170/03 Manual

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environment
, Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste
at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for
recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the
environment (Fig. 19).
, The built-in rechargeable batteries contain substances that may
pollute the environment. Always remove the batteries before you
discard and hand in the appliance at an official collection point.
Dispose of the batteries at an official collection point for batteries. If
you have trouble removing the batteries, you can also take the
appliance to a Philips service centre. The staff of this centre will
remove the batteries for you and will dispose of them in an
environmentally safe way.

removing the batteries

Only remove the batteries when you discard the appliance. Make sure
the batteries are completely empty when you remove them.
Do not connect the appliance to the mains again after the batteries
have been removed.
1 Disconnect the appliance from the mains and let the appliance run
until the motor stops.
2 Remove the upper housing part of the appliance (Fig. 20).
3 Remove the batteries by prying them out of the appliance. (Fig. 21)
4 Cut the wires with a pair of household scissors and dispose of the
batteries properly.