08 | DISPOSAL, CE MARKING
08.1 DISPOSAL OF BATTERIES/ACCUMULATORS
Batteries are marked with the symbol of a crossed out bin. This symbol indicates that empty batte-
ries or accumulators which can no longer be charged should not be disposed of with household
waste. Waste batteries may contain harmful substances that can cause damage to health and to
the environment. Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for the
disposal of the waste batteries.
08.2 WEEE INFORMATION
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE Directive) is the European com-
munity directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment, which became European law in
February 2003. The main purpose of this directive is to prevent electronic waste. Recycling and
other forms of waste recovery should be encouraged to reduce waste. The symbol (trash can) on
the product and on the packing means that used electrical and electronic products should not be
disposed of with general household waste. It is your responsibility to dispose of all your electronic
or electrical waste at designated collection points. Disposing of this product correctly will help to
save valuable resources and it is a significant contribution to protect our environment as well as
human health. For more information about the correct disposal of electrical and electronic equip-
ment, recycling and collection points please contact your local authorities, waste management
companies, your retailer or the manufacturer of this device.
08.3 ROHS CONFORMITY
This product is compliant with the European RoHS directive for the restriction of use of certain
hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment and its amendments.
08.4 CE MARKING
The CE marking complies with the European standards and indicates that the product meets the
requirements of the applicable EU directives.
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