Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment and Batteries

 

 

 

Battery

 

 

 

 

 

ProductsNotice:

 

The sign Pb below the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

symbol for batteries indicates

 

 

 

 

that this battery contains lead.

 

[European Union]

 

These symbols indicate that the electrical

 

and electronic equipment and the battery

 

with this symbol should not be disposed of

 

as general household waste at its

 

end-of-life.

 

 

Instead, the products should be handed

 

over to the applicable collection points for

 

the recycling of electrical and electronic

 

equipment as well as batteries for proper

 

treatment, recovery and recycling in

 

accordance with your national legislation

 

and the Directive 2002/96/EC and

 

2006/66/EC.

 

 

By disposing of these products correctly,

 

you will help to conserve natural resources

 

and will help to prevent potential negative

 

effects on the environment and human

 

health which could otherwise be caused by

 

inappropriate waste handling of these

 

products.

 

 

For more information about collection

 

points and recycling of these products,

 

please contact your local municipal office,

 

your household waste disposal service or

 

the shop where you purchased the

 

product.

 

 

Penalties may be applicable for incorrect

 

disposal of this waste, in accordance with

 

national legislation.

 

(Business users)

 

If you wish to dispose of this product,

 

please visit our web page

 

http://www.jvc.eu to obtain information

 

about the take-back of the product.

 

[Other Countries outside the

 

European Union]

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These symbols are only valid in the European Union.

If you wish to dispose of these items, please do so in accordance with applicable national legislation or other rules in your country for the treatment of old electrical and electronic equipment and batteries.

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Battery Pack

The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery. Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack, be sure to read the following cautions:

￿To avoid hazards Terminals... do not burn.

... do not short-circuit the terminals. Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use.

When transporting, carry the battery in a plastic bag.... do not modify or disassemble.

... do not expose the battery to temperatures exceeding 60°C (140°F), as this may cause the battery to overheat, explode or catch fire.

... use only specified chargers.￿To prevent damage and prolong service life... do not subject to unnecessary shock.

... charge within the temperature range of 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F). Cooler temperatures require longer charging time, or in some cases stop charging at all. Warmer temperatures prevent complete charging, or in some cases stop charging at all.

... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and

shorten service life.

... keep a 30% battery levelif the battery pack is not to be used for a long period of time.

In addition, fully charge and then fully discharge the battery pack every 6months, then continue to store it at a30% battery level.

... remove from charger or powered unit when not in use, as some machines use current even when switched off.

... do not drop or subject to strong impact.

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