Environmentally Safe Battery Disposal - Yardworks 060-2374-4 Instruction Manual

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ENVIRONMENTALLY-SAFE BATTERY DISPOSAL
The following toxic and corrosive materials are in the batteries used in this tool battery pack:
Li-ion, a toxic material.
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 pack components.
• DO NOT attempt to open the battery pack.
• 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 where they will become part of any waste landfill or municipal solid
waste stream.
• Take them to a certified recycling or disposal centre.
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WARNING: All toxic materials must be disposed of in a specified manner to
prevent contamination of the environment. Before disposing of damaged or
worn out lithium-ion battery packs, contact your local waste disposal agency,
or the local Environmental Protection Agency for information and specific
instructions. Take the batteries to a local recycling and/or disposal centre,
certified for Li-ion disposal.
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WARNING: If the battery pack cracks or breaks, with or without leaks, do not
recharge it and do not use. Dispose of it and replace with a new battery pack.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR IT!
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