Environmental Safe Battery Disposal - Craftsman 151.98834 Operator's Manual

ENVIRONMENTAL SAFE BATTERY DISPOSAL

The following toxic and corrosive materials
are in the batteries used in this battery pack:
Lithium-Ion, a toxic material.
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.
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! To avoid injury and risk of fire, explosion,
or electric shock, and to avoid damage to the
environment:
■ Cover the battery 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 batteries where they will
become part of any waste landfill or municipal
solid waste stream.
■ Take batteries to a certified recycling or
disposal center.
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