Panasonic ES2045 Operating Instructions Manual page 15

er service center or to an autho-
rized customer service agent.
Do not attempt to use a defective
appliance or repair the appliance
yourself. Disassembly and repair
should only be carried out by a
qualified technician.
The charger can be positioned in
a vertical or horizontal position.
ATTENTION:
2 nickel metal hydride batteries
that are recyclable power the
product you have purchased.
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY
for information on how to recycle
the batteries.
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For environmental protection
and recycling of materials
This epilator contains Ni-MH batteries.
How to remove the built-
in rechargeable batteries
before disposal of the
epilator (Fig. 11)
The batteries in this epilator are
not intended to be replaced by
consumers. However, the batteries
may be replaced at an authorized
service center. The procedure
described below is intended only
for removal of the rechargeable
batteries for the purpose of proper
disposal.
* Unplug the charger from the epilator
before disassembling it.
* Slide the switch to 1 or 2 until the
batteries are completely discharged.
* Using a screwdriver, disassemble
the unit in the following order.
1. Detach the epilation head (3).
2. Remove the off/on switch © .
3. Remove the top section © of
the epilator (3 screws).
. Remove the two long screws
Push in the head release buttons
Push hard on the connector on
the bottom and take out the
drive system (D.
. Remove the head release buttons
O) (1 screw).
. Remove the battery holder
section H) (2 screws).
. Take out the two Ni-MH
batteries ©.