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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.

WARNING

All toxic materials must be disposed of in a specied 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 specic instructions. Take the batteries to a local recycling and/or disposal centre, certied

for cadmium disposal.

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 landll or municipal solid

waste stream.

• Take them to a certied recycling or disposal centre.

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