Ryobi CW-1801/165 Operator's Manual page 269

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6. BATTERIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Do not open the battery pack!
Faulty batteries must be recycled in accordance with directive 91/157/EEC. Do not throw batteries away in the household
waste, into the fire or water.
7. CAUTION
• Short circuits give rise to overheating, and may cause a fire!
• Batteries are sealed and must not be opened up!
• Never burn a battery or force it open, it may explode!
• Ensure that the batteries do not get wet.
• Do not use any batteries that have suffered any heavy knocks or jolting, or if they have become damaged in any other way.
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