Disposal - AL-KO CSA 4020 Betriebsanleitung

GB
Additional notes on transport and shipment
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Only transport or send the li-ion rechargeable
battery in an undamaged condition.
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For transporting the rechargeable battery,
only use the original cardboard box or a suit-
able hazardous goods cardboard box (not re-
quired for rechargeable batteries with a nom-
inal energy less than 100 Wh).
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Tape off exposed rechargeable battery con-
tacts to avoid a short circuit.
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Secure the rechargeable battery against
shifting in the packaging to avoid damage to
the rechargeable battery.
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Ensure the correct marking and documenta-
tion of the shipment for transport or shipping
(e.g. by parcel service or freight forwarding).
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Check in advance that transport with the se-
lected service provider is possible and indic-
ate the shipment.
We recommend involving a hazardous goods
specialist in preparation of the shipment. Also
heed any further national regulations.

11 DISPOSAL

Information on the German Electrical and
Electronic Equipment Act (ElectroG)
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Electrical and electronic appliances do
not belong in household waste, but
should be collected and disposed of
separately.
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Used batteries or rechargeable batter-
ies that are not installed permanently in
the old appliance must be removed be-
fore disposal. Their disposal is regu-
lated by the battery law.
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Owners or users of electrical and elec-
tronic appliances are obliged by law to
return them after use.
■
The end user bears personal respons-
ibility for deleting his personal data
from the old appliance to be disposed
of.
The symbol of the crossed-through rubbish bin
means that electrical and electronic appliances
may not be disposed of in the household rubbish.
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Electrical and electronic appliances can be
handed in at no charge at the following places:
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Public service disposal or collection points
(e.g. municipal building yards)
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Points of sale of electrical appliances (sta-
tionary and online) provided traders are ob-
liged to take them back or offer this voluntar-
ily.
These statements only apply to appliances that
are installed and sold in the countries of the
European Union and are subject to European Dir-
ective 2012/19/EU. Different provisions may ap-
ply to the disposal of electrical and electronic ap-
pliances in countries outside the European
Union.
Information on German Battery Act (BattG)
■
Used batteries and rechargeable bat-
teries do not belong in household
waste, but should be collected and dis-
posed of separately.
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For safe removal of batteries or re-
chargeable batteries from the electrical
appliance and for information on their
type or chemical system, follow the fur-
ther information within the operating or
installation instructions.
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Owners or users of batteries and re-
chargeable batteries are obliged by law
to return them after use. The return is
limited to the handover of customary
household quantities.
Used batteries can contain harmful substances or
heavy metals that can cause damage to the en-
vironment and human health. Reuse of the used
batteries and use of the resources contained
therein contributes to the protection of these two
essential commodities.
The symbol of the crossed-through rubbish bin
means that batteries and rechargeable batteries
may not be disposed of in household rubbish.
In addition, if the symbol Hg, Cd or Pb appears
under the rubbish bin, this stands for the follow-
ing:
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Hg: Battery contains more than 0.0005 %
mercury
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Cd: Battery contains more than 0.002 % cad-
mium
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Pb: Battery contains more than 0.004 % lead
Disposal
CSA 4020