Philips sonicare ExpertClean HX961 7/03 Manual page 52

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Recycling
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This symbol means that this product shall not be disposed of
with normal household waste (2012/19/EU).
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This symbol means that this product contains a built-in
rechargeable battery which shall not be disposed of with
normal household waste (2006/66/EC). Please take your
product to an official collection point or a Philips service center
to have a professional remove the rechargeable battery.
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The UV light bulb of the sanitizer contains mercury. Do not
throw the UV light bulb away with the normal household waste
at the end of its life. Hand it in at an official collection point for
recycling.
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Follow your country's rules for the separate collection of
electrical and electronic products and rechargeable batteries.
Correct disposal helps prevent negative consequences for the
environment and human health.
Removing the rechargeable battery
Warning: Only remove the rechargeable battery when you discard
the appliance. Make sure the battery is completely empty when
you remove it.
To remove the rechargeable battery, you need a towel or cloth,
a hammer and a flat-head (standard) screwdriver. Observe basic
safety precautions when you follow the procedure outlined below.
Be sure to protect your eyes, hands, fingers, and the surface on
which you work.
1 To deplete the rechargeable battery of any charge, remove the
handle from the charger, turn on the Philips Sonicare and let it
run until it stops. Repeat this step until you can no longer turn
on the Philips Sonicare.
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