Philips FC6161 User Manual page 19

- The built-in rechargeable batteries contain substances that may
pollute the environment. Remove the batteries when you discard
the appliance. Do not throw away the batteries with the normal
household waste, but hand them in at an official collection point. 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 rechargeable batteries
NiMH batteries may explode when exposed to high temperatures or
fire.
Only remove the rechargeable batteries if they are completely empty.
You can remove the rechargeable batteries in the following way.
1 Let the vacuum cleaner run until it stops.
2 Remove the panel with the exhaust air openings from the vacuum
cleaner with a screwdriver.
3 Undo the screws on the side of the vacuum cleaner.
4 Press the dust compartment release button and separate the two
housing parts.
5 Cut the wires connected to the rechargeable batteries one by one.
6 Remove the rechargeable batteries.
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