a) Waste prevention
Charge and use the battery only as described in the manual. Store it in a cool, dry place away from sunlight, heat, moisture and corrosive environments. Avoid dropping, crushing, puncturing, dismantling or modifying the battery. Do not expose it to fire or temperatures above the specified limits.
b) Separate collection
Do not dispose of lithium-ion batteries with household waste. At the end of life, use designated battery collection points or authorised recycling facilities in accordance with local regulations. Where available, use retailer, municipal or producer take-back schemes.
c) Collection, take-back and treatment
Waste batteries should be collected separately to enable preparation for re-use, repurposing, recycling and material recovery. Separate collection conserves valuable raw materials and reduces environmental impact.
d) Handling waste batteries
Handle waste batteries carefully to prevent short circuits, fire or leakage. Do not crush, puncture, dismantle or incinerate them. If a battery is damaged, swollen, leaking or overheating, stop using it and take it to an authorised collection facility. Cover exposed terminals with insulating tape before disposal where practical.
e) Labels and symbols
The crossed-out wheeled bin means the battery must not be disposed of with household waste and must be collected separately. The CE marking indicates compliance with applicable EU legislation and conformity assessment requirements.
f) Environmental and health impact
Lithium-ion batteries contain substances that may present risks to human health and the environment if improperly handled or disposed of. Never dispose of batteries in fire, household waste or the natural environment. Proper collection and recycling prevent pollution and recover valuable materials.