Miele HS18 Operating Instructions Manual page 17

Caring for the environment
Disposing of old batteries
In many cases, electrical and electronic
appliances contain batteries which
must not be disposed of with
household waste after use. You are
legally obliged (depending on country)
to remove any old batteries which are
not securely enclosed by the vacuum
cleaner and to take them to a suitable
collection point (e.g. retailer) where they
can be handed in free of charge.
Insulate the metal contacts with
adhesive tape to prevent short circuits.
Batteries may contain substances
which can be hazardous to human
health and the environment.
The labelling on the battery will provide
further information. The bin symbol with
a cross through it means that the
batteries must not be disposed of in
household waste. A bin with a cross
through it which also has one or more
chemical symbols on it indicates that
the battery contains lead (Pb), cadmium
(Cd) and/or mercury (Hg).
Old batteries contain valuable raw
materials which can be recycled.
Disposing of batteries separately makes
them easier to handle and recycle.
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