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Disposing of old batteries
In many cases, electrical and electronic
appliances contain batteries which
must not be disposed of with house-
hold waste after use. You are legally ob-
liged to remove any old batteries which
are not securely enclosed by the va-
cuum cleaner and to take them to a
suitable collection point (e.g. retailer)
where they can be handed in free of
charge. Batteries may contain sub-
stances which can be hazardous to hu-
man health and the environment.
The labelling on the battery will provide
further information. The bin symbol with
a cross through it means that the bat-
teries must not be disposed of in
household waste. A bin with a cross
through it which also has one or more
chemical symbols on it indicates that
the battery contains lead (Pb), cadmium
(Cd) and/or mercury (Hg).
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Old batteries contain valuable raw ma-
terials which can be recycled. Dispos-
ing of batteries separately makes them
easier to handle and recycle.