Environmentally Safe Battery Disposal - GreenWorks BAM704 Guide D'utilisation

ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE BATTERY DISPOSAL

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 lithium-Ion 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 center, certified for lithium-ion
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 the battery 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 the 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 the battery to a certified recycling or disposal center.
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