Operating Instructions

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11. Disposal
If disposed of improperly third parties can
possibly be seriously injured and the
environment polluted.
e burning of plastic components generates
toxic fumes which may impair the health of
people.
Batteries/rechargeable batteries may explode
if they are damaged or heated excessively, and
thereby cause poisoning, burning, corrosion or
environmental contamination.
If disposed of negligently unauthorized persons
are able to use the product improperly.
Measuring tools, accessories and packaging
must be recycled in an environmentally-friendly
manner.
e product as well as the
accessories – especially the
batteries and rechargeable
batteries – may not be disposed
of with household waste.
• Ensure proper disposal of the
device and the accessories.
• Only dispose of batteries in
a discharged state.
• Observe the country-specific
disposal requirements.
Only for EU countries
Electric tools may not be
disposed of with household
waste!
According to the European
Directive 2002/96/EC on
Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment and its
implementation in national law,
no longer usable electrical and
electronic equipment must
be collected separately and
recycled in an environmentally
friendly manner.