26 Disposal
26 Disposal
26.1 Disposal of the Hedge Trimmer and Charger
STIHL products must not be thrown in household trash or
disposed of except as outlined in this manual.
► Take the hedge trimmer, charger, accessories and
packaging to an approved disposal site for
environmentally friendly recycling.
► Contact your authorized STIHL servicing dealer for the
latest information on disposal and recycling.
26.2 Battery Recycling
WARNING
Handle discharged/depleted batteries carefully. Even if
believed to be discharged, lithium ion batteries may never
totally discharge and still may deliver a dangerous short
circuit current. If damaged or exposed to high temperatures,
they may leak, generate heat, catch fire or explode.
► Observe all federal, state and local disposal rules and
regulations.
► Contact your authorized STIHL servicing dealer for the
latest information on waste disposal.
► Recycle depleted batteries promptly.
► Keep batteries away from children. Do not disassemble
and do not dispose of in fire.
STIHL is committed to the development of products
that are environmentally responsible. This
commitment does not stop when the product leaves
the authorized STIHL servicing dealer. STIHL has
partnered with the RBRC (Rechargeable Battery
Recycling Corporation) to promote the collection and
recycling of spent STIHL lithium ion batteries in the
United States and Canada.
The RBRC seal indicates that STIHL has prepaid for battery
recycling. RBRC has a toll free phone number (1-800-822-
8837) that connects you to information on battery recycling
locations and information on battery disposal bans or
0458-722-8221-A
restrictions in your area. You can also return your spent
battery to any authorized STIHL servicing dealer for
recycling free of charge.
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