Maintenance
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Mercury
T
ilt Switch Disposal
Several
states have passed laws concerning the
disposal of devices containing mercury. In all the
remaining states it is advisable to follow similar
procedures. The laws state that these sealed devices
contain mercury and should not be placed in the
garbage until the mercury is removed and reused,
recycled or otherwise managed to insure that it does
not become part of solid waste or waters.
Management and disposal practices must be within
relevant federal, state or local laws.
Return the switch to your Toro dealer if it is faulty
and is being replaced or if the unit containing the
switch is no longer operating and is being scrapped. If
the switch is damaged or broken open use extreme
caution in handling. Call your local waste
management authority or Toro Customer Service for
instructions.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• The mercury contained in the tilt switch is
poisonous.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Exposure to mer
cury can cause sever
e
illness.
HOW TO AV
OID THE HAZARD
• Never attempt to open or repair the tilt
switch.
• Avoid contact with the mercury.
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