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Environment
-- Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment.
-- The built-in rechargeable batteries contain substances that may pollute the environment. Always remove the batteries before you discard and hand in the appliance at an official collection point. Dispose of the batteries at an official collection point for batteries. If you have trouble removing the batteries, you can also take the appliance to a Philips service centre.The staff of this centre will remove the batteries for you and will dispose of them in an environmentally safe way.
Removing the rechargeable batteries
Only remove the rechargeable batteries if they are completely empty.
1Insert an awl or another pointed tool into the bottom cap of the
appliance and pry off the bottom cap.
2 Undo the two screws in the bottom of the handle with a screwdriver.
3Remove the bottom part of the handle and cut the two wires that
connect the bottom part to the appliance.
