Introduction
Dismantling and Recycling Centre (DRZ)
Katharina Lenz, Vienna / Austria
Health & Safety
Dismantling doesn't include any harmful steps. Nonetheless workers should wear personal protection equipment like gloves, goggles, apron and robust shoes.
Note: This is a general guide for most hedge trimmers. As the construction can differ, the dismantling steps mentioned below can vary in their order. However, the described steps show what parts the removal should focus on.
What you need
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Remove the safety cover from the blade.
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Cut the power cable. Dispose of the plug separately (mixed waste).
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Separate the remaining materials according to their type and go on with the appropriate data sheet (e.g. aluminium, ferrous metals, plastic, further PWBs, etc.).
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Make sure the plastic parts are completely free of metal pieces.
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