Environmentally Safe Battery Disposal - GreenWorks 21262 Owner's Manual

ENVIRONMENTALLy SAfE BATTERy DISPOSAL

The following toxic and corrosive materials are in the batteries used in this
string trimmer battery pack: Lithium, a toxic material.
W A R N I N G
All toxic materials must be disposed of in a specified manner to prevent contamination of the
environment. Before disposing of damaged or worn out nickelcadmium battery packs, 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 centre, certified
for cadmium disposal.
W A R N I N G
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's 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 them where they will become part of any waste landfill or municipal solid
waste stream.
• Take them to a certified recycling or disposal centre.
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