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Treatment of spent batteries (applicable in all countries of the European Union and in other
European systems with separate collection system)
This symbol on the product or packaging indicates that the battery pack
should not be treated as normal household waste. On some types of
batteries, this symbol may be used in combination with a chemical symbol.
The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery
contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead.
By ensuring that the batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help
prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human
health, which may otherwise be caused by inappropriate disposal. Recycling
materials will help to conserve natural resources. In the case of products
which, for safety, performance, or data protection purposes, require a fixed
connection to an internal battery, said battery should only be replaced by
qualified service personnel.
Deliver the product at the end of its service life to collection centres suitable for the disposal of
electrical and electronic equipment: this ensures that the battery inside it is also treated correctly.
For more detailed information about disposal of the dead battery, contact the local waste disposal
service or the shop where it was purchased.
In any case, disposal must be carried out in accordance with the legislation in force in the country
of purchase.
If the WEEE contains batteries or accumulators, they must be removed and subjected to specific
separate collection.
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