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handle by following the instructions below. If you have trouble
removing the batteries, you can also take the appliance to a Philips
service center. The staff of this center will remove the batteries for
you and will dispose of them in an environmentally safe way (Fig. 10).
- Do not throw away the toothbrush handle or charger with the
normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an
ofcial collection point for recycling. By doing this, you help to
preserve the environment. (Fig. 11)
- If you have any recycling questions, contact your local waste
management ofce.
Removing the rechargeable battery
Please note that this process is not reversible.
To remove the rechargeable battery, you need a hammer, a at-head
(standard) screwdriver, tape, scissors and a towel. Observe basic safety
precautions when you follow the procedure below. Be sure to protect
your eyes, hands, ngers, and the surface on which you work.
1 To deplete the rechargeable battery of any charge, remove the
handle from the charger, turn on the Sonicare and let it operate
until it stops. Repeat this step until you can no longer turn on the
Sonicare.
2 Place the handle, with the power on/off button facing upwards, on a
stable,atsurface(Fig.12).
3 Loosely wrap the handle in a towel (Fig. 13).
4 Hold the handle steady within the towel with one hand. Strike the
front of the handle 1 inch from the bottom with the hammer to
detach the bottom cap from the handle (Fig. 14).
Note: Repeat this step if necessary.
5 When the bottom cap is loose, pull the cap off the handle.
6 Remove the internal frame from the handle housing. (Fig. 15)
7 If there is tape holding the battery in place, cut the tape with a pair
of scissors (Fig. 16).
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