Environmentally Safe Battery Disposal - Snapper XD 2691563 Owner's Manual

ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE BATTERY DISPOSAL

The following toxic and corrosive materials are in the batteries used in this
tool battery pack: Lithium-Ion, a toxic material.
W A R N I N G
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 battery 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!
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 center.
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