Ryobi HP41LK manual Battery Pack Removal and Preparation for Recycling

MAINTENANCE

BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING

See Figure 7.

Remove the four screws securing motor housing cover, then remove cover.

Lift batteries from motor housing enough to expose leads and battery terminals.

Disconnect the red lead from the battery by pulling apart as shown.

Disconnect the black lead from the battery by pulling apart as shown.

NOTE: Be careful not to break battery leads when disconnecting them.

Remove the battery for disposal.

To preserve natural resources, please recycle or dispose of batteries properly.

This product contains lithium-ion batteries. Local, state or federal laws may prohibit disposal of batteries in

ordinary trash.

Consult your local waste authority

Li - Ion	for information regarding available
	recycling and/or disposal options.

WARNING:

Upon removal, cover the battery pack’s terminals with heavy-duty adhesive tape. Do not attempt to destroy or disassemble battery pack or remove any of its compo- nents. Lithium-ion batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly. Also, never touch both terminals with metal objects and/or body parts as short circuit may result. Keep away from children. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire and/or serious injury.

SCREW(S)

MOTOR

HOUSING

BATTERY

TERMINAL

	BATTERY
	LEAD
	BATTERY
	TERMINAL
BATTERY	Fig. 7

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