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Preparation
The RBRCTM Seal
The RBRCTM Seal on the (easily removable) nickel-cadmium battery
(contained in our product) indicates that Toshiba America Consumer
Products, Inc. (TACP) is voluntarily participating in an industry program
to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful lives,
when taken out of service within the United States. The RBRCTM
program provides a convenient alternative to placing used nickel-
cadmium batteries into the trash or municipal waste, which is illegal in some areas.
TACP’s payments to RBRCTMmake it easy for you to drop off the spent battery at
local retailers of replacement nickel-cadmium batteries, or at authorized TACPproduct
service centers. You may also contact your local recycling center for information on
where to return the spent battery. Please call 1-800-8-BATTER for information on Ni-
Cd battery recycling in your area. TACP’s involvement in this program is part of its
commitment to protecting our environment and conserving natural resources.
RBRCTM is a trademark of Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR INJURYTO PERSONS BY THE
BATTERY, READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

BATTERIES

1Use only the appropriate type and
size battery pack specified in the
instructionmanual provided for this
product.
2Do not dispose of the battery pack in
a fire. The cell may explode. Check
with State and local codes for
possible special disposal instructions.
3Do not open or mutilate the battery
pack. Released electrolytes are
corrosive and may cause damage to
the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if
swallowed.
4Exercise care in handling the
batteries. Contact with conductive
materials such as rings, bracelets and
keys may cause the battery to short
out, resultingi n overheating which
could burn.
5Charge the battery pack provided with
or identified for use with this product
only in accordance with the
instructions and limitations specified
in the instruction manual provided for
this product.
6Observe proper polarity orientation
between the battery pack and the
battery charger.
ATTENTION: THE PRODUCTTHAT YOU HAVE PURCHASED CONTAINS A
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY. UNDER VARIOUS STATE AND LOCALLAWS, IT MAY
BE ILLEGALTO DISPOSE OF THIS BATTERY INTO THE MUNICIPALWASTE
STREAM. PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR LOCALGOVERNMENT FOR DETAILS IN
YOUR AREAREGARDING RECYCLING OPTIONS OR PROPER DISPOSAL.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

TO HELPPROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT, THIS PRODUCT MAYCONTAIN
RECYCLED OR RECONDITIONED PARTS AND MATERIALS.
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