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Important hints
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 recycled
and kept separate from residual waste. Rechargeable bat-
teries and normal batteries that contain lead, mercury or
cadmium are hazardous waste. Observe the national reg-
ulations regarding waste disposal and recycling.
1.14 Product Disposal
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 (Elek-
troG), 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.
Fig. 1.2: Product labeling in accordance
with EN 50419
