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Battery life
Approximately 3 years. The battery may have reached its
operating life if the usage frequency decreases drastically,
even after a full charge. (The operating life of the battery may
differ depending on usage or storage conditions.)
Removing the built-in rechargeable
battery
This product has a built-in rechargeable battery. Before
disposing, be sure to remove the built-in battery.
If there is an officially-designated place for such battery
disposal, be sure to dispose your old battery at such place.
The method as shown on below picture is only applicable to
product disposal, and do not use such method to make
maintenance. If you dismantle the toothbrush yourself, it will
no longer be waterproof, which may cause it to malfunction.
• Press the power switch to turn on the power and then keep
the power on until the battery is completely discharged.
• Disassemble the toothbrush after discharging the battery
completely.
• Battery must be disposed at a place as specified by the
government or a recognized recycling corporation.
• Remove the battery with a flat head screw driver in the
following order.
Disassemble the bottom part of the main body ( A - B ).
Press and hold the main body. Lever the battery clip ( C ).
Remove the tape from the terminals ( D ).
Remove the cushions ( E - F ).
Insert a flat head screw driver into the bottom of the welding
joint, and then remove the battery ( G ).
• When disassembling, take care not to short circuit the
positive and negative terminals of the removed battery, and
insulate the terminals by applying tape to them.
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E
F
D
G
Environmental protection and resource recovery
This product employs Ni-MH battery.
If your country has relevant regulations on battery recycling,
have your old battery disposed at such specified place.
C
B A
Ni-MH battery
G
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