Storage; Storing The Appliance; Storing The Rechargeable Battery And Charging Unit; Disposal - AL-KO ST 4048 Betriebsanleitung

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ance, severe penalties can be imposed on the
sender and possibly the transporter.
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, on-
ly use the original cardboard box or a suitable
hazardous goods cardboard box (not re-
quired for rechargeable batteries with a nomi-
nal 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 indi-
cate the shipment.
We recommend involving a hazardous goods
specialist in preparation of the shipment. Also
heed any further national regulations.

12 STORAGE

12.1 Storing the appliance

1. Turn the key switch off and remove the bat-
tery from the appliance.
2. Pull out the rechargeable battery.
3. Allow the engine to cool down.
4. Thoroughly clean the appliance.
5. Rub a thin coat of oil or silicon onto all metal
parts for corrosion protection.
6. Store the appliance:
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Fold in the handlebar.
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Place the appliance on the front side so
that it is vertical.
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Store the appliance in a dry, clean loca-
tion protected from frost.
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Cover with a breathable tarpaulin to pro-
tect against dust. Do not use plastic film
in order to avoid the accumulation of
moisture.
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CAUTION! Risk of injury. If the appliance
is accessible to children and unauthorised per-
sons during storage, this can result in injury.
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Only store the appliance when the recharge-
able battery has been removed.
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Store the appliance out of the reach of chil-
dren and unauthorised persons.
12.2 Storing the rechargeable battery and
charging unit
NOTE Heed the separate operating instruc-
tions for the rechargeable battery and for the
charging unit.

13 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 batteries that
are not installed permanently in the old appli-
ance must be removed before disposal. Their
disposal is regulated by the battery law.
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Owners or users of electrical and electronic
appliances are obliged by law to return them
after use.
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The end user bears personal responsibility
for deleting his personal data from the old ap-
pliance 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.
Electrical and electronic appliances can be hand-
ed in at the following places at no charge:
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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
obliged to take them back or offer this volun-
tarily.
These statements only apply to appliances that
are installed and sold in the countries of the Eu-
ropean Union and are subject to European Direc-
tive 2012/19/EU. Different provisions may apply
to the disposal of electrical and electronic appli-
ances in countries outside the European Union.
Storage
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