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Disposal
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Disposal of the gear unit
When disposing of the gear unit after its useful life, please observe the following measures:
• Remove operating oil, preservative agents and coolant from the gear unit and dispose of
it according to regulations.
• Dispose of the gear unit parts according to applicable national regulations or recycle
them.
Environmental protection
Observe the following environmental protection measures for disposal:
• Dispose of or recycle packaging material according to applicable national regulations.
• When changing the oil, collect the used oil in suitable containers. Use oil-binding agents
to clean up any oil spillages immediately.
• Store preservative agents separately from used oil.
• Dispose of used oil, preservative agents, oil binding agents and oil-soaked cloths ac-
cording to the applicable environmental protection regulations.