Philips Sonicare 2 Series Manual page 14

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Recycling
- This symbol means that this product shall not be disposed of with
normal household waste (2012/19/EU) (Fig. 15).
- This symbol means that this product contains a built-in
rechargeable battery which shall not be disposed of with normal
household waste (Fig. 16) (2006/66/EC). Please take your product
to an official collection point or a Philips service center to have a
professional remove the rechargeable battery.
- Follow your country's rules for the separate collection of electrical
and electronic products and rechargeable batteries. Correct
disposal helps prevent negative consequences for the
environment and human health.
Removing the rechargeable battery
Warning: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PROCESS IS NOT
REVERSIBLE.
- To remove the rechargeable battery, you need a flat-head
(standard) screwdriver. Observe basic safety precautions when you
follow the procedure outlined below. Be sure to protect your eyes,
hands, fingers, and the surface on which you work.
1 To deplete the rechargeable battery of any charge, remove the
handle from the charger, turn on the Philips Sonicare and let it run
until it stops. Repeat this step until you can no longer switch on
the Philips Sonicare.
2 Insert a screwdriver into the slot located at the bottom of the
handle and turn counterclockwise to release the bottom cap (Fig.
12).
3 Hold the handle upside down and push down on the shaft to
release the internal components of the handle (Fig. 13).
4 Insert the screwdriver under the circuit board, next to the battery
connections, and twist to break the connections. Remove the
circuit board and pry the battery from the plastic carrier (Fig. 14).
The rechargeable battery can now be recycled and the rest of the
product discarded appropriately.