Product Disposal - Hameg R&S HM8118 Benutzerhandbuch

Important Notes
where they can short-circuit each other, or where they
can be short-circuited by other conductive materials.
Cells and batteries must not be removed from their
original packaging until they are ready to be used.
4. Keep cells and batteries out of reach of children. Seek
medical assistance immediately if a cell or battery was
swallowed.
5. Cells and batteries must not be exposed to any me-
chanical shocks that are stronger than permitted.
6. If a cell develops a leak, the fluid must not be allowed
to come into contact with the skin or eyes. If contact
occurs, wash the affected area with plenty of water
and seek medical assistance.
7. Improperly replacing or charging cells or batteries can
cause explosions. Replace cells or batteries only with
the matching type in order to ensure the safety of the
product.
8. Cells and batteries must be recycled and kept separate
from residual waste. Cells and batteries must be recy-
cled and kept separate from residual waste. Recharge-
able batteries and normal batteries that contain lead,
mercury or cadmium are hazardous waste. Observe
the national regulations regarding waste disposal and
recycling.

1.12 Product Disposal

Fig. 1.4: Product labeling in accordance
with EN 50419
The Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act implements
the following EG directives:
❙ 2002/96/EG (WEEE) for electrical and electronic
equipment waste and
❙ 2002/95/EG to restrict the use of certain hazardous
substances iin electronic equipment (RoHS directive).
❙
Once its lifetime has ended, this product should be dis-
posed of separately from your household waste. The dis-
posal at municipal collection sites for electronic equip-
ment is also not permitted. As mandated for all manufac-
turers by the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (Ele-
ktroG), ROHDE & SCHWARZ assumes full responsibility for
the ecological disposal or the recycling at the end-of-life of
their products.
Please contact your local service partner to dispose of the
product.
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