Environmentally Safe Battery Disposal - Echo DCS-5000 Operator's Manual

SAFETY DCS-5000

Environmentally Safe Battery Disposal

The toxic and corrosive materials below are in the batteries used in this
machine: Lithium-Ion, a toxic material.
Discard all toxic materials in a specified manner to prevent contamination of
the environment. Before discarding damaged or worn out Li-ion battery, 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 center, certified for lithium-ion disposal.
If the battery cracks or breaks, with or without leaks, do not recharge it and do
not use. Discard it and replace with a new battery. DO NOT TRY TO REPAIR
IT! To prevent injury and risk of fire, explosion, or electric shock, and to avoid
damage to the environment:
Cover the terminals of the battery with heavy-duty adhesive tape.
DO NOT try to remove or destroy any of the battery components.
DO NOT try to open the battery.
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 put these batteries in your regular household trash.
DO NOT incinerate.
DO NOT put them where they will become part of any waste landfill or
municipal solid waste stream.
Take them to a certified recycling or disposal center.
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