AL-KO GS 7,2 Li Translation Of The Original Instructions For Use page 22

GB
Information on German Battery Act (BattG)
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Used batteries and rechargeable bat-
teries do not belong in household
waste, but should be collected and dis-
posed of separately.
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For the safe removal of batteries or re-
chargeable batteries from the electrical
appliance and for information on their
type or chemical system, please follow
the further information within the oper-
ating or installation instructions.
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Owners or users of batteries and re-
chargeable batteries are obliged by law
to return them after use. The return is
limited to the handover of customary
household quantities.
Used batteries can contain harmful substances or
heavy metals that can cause damage to the en-
vironment and human health. Reuse of the used
batteries and use of the resources contained
therein contributes to the protection of these two
essential commodities.
The symbol of the crossed-through rubbish bin
means that batteries and rechargeable batteries
may not be disposed of in the household rubbish.
In addition, if the Hg, Cd or Pb symbol is located
under the rubbish bin, this stands for the follow-
ing:
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Hg: Battery contains more than 0.0005 %
mercury
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Cd: Battery contains more than 0.002 % cad-
mium
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Pb: Battery contains more than 0.004 % lead
Rechargeable batteries and batteries can be
handed in at no charge at the following places:
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Public service disposal or collection points
(e.g. municipal building yards)
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Points of sale of batteries and rechargeable
batteries
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Disposal point of the common take-back sys-
tem for the used batteries of appliances
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Disposal point of the manufacturer (if not a
member of the common take-back system)
These statements only apply to rechargeable bat-
teries and batteries that are sold in the countries
of the European Union and are subject to
European Directive 2006/66/EU. Different provi-
sions can apply to the disposal of rechargeable
batteries and batteries in countries outside the
European Union.
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