Guide to disposal of products

Summary table with disposal procedures for components of Efco products.

INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES

Chainsaws

Pruners

Powercutters

type of material requiring disposal	examples	regulatory references
PLASTIC	Casings, starting cord, cowling	Plastics compliant with RoHS directive
SINTERED METAL	Piston rings, shafts, bolts, tension rods, silencers, clutch housings, bearings, clutch pads
ALUMINIUM/MAGNESIUM	Carburettor, crankcase, piston, flywheel, cylinder
RUBBER	Antivibration mounts, mixture lines
ELECTRICAL MATERIAL	Cables, coils, switches
PLASTIC WITH INSERTS	Chain guard, brakes with hand guard
EURO 2 MUFFLERS WITH CATALYTIC CONVERTER	Euro 2 mufflers
CERAMIC	Spark plugs
SEALS, FELTS AND FOAMS
CARDBOARD	Packaging, instruction books
ENTIRE EQUIPMENT

Hedgetrimmers

Blowers

Vacuum cleaners

Brushcutters

Water pumps

Mistblowers

Sprayers

High-pressure washers

Earth augers

type of material requiring disposal	examples	regulatory references
PLASTIC	Casing, starting cord, cowling, handles, tanks, stone guard, harnesses	Plastics compliant with RoHS directive
SINTERED METAL	Drive shaft, bevel drive gears, piston rings, shafts, bolts, tension rods, silencers, clutch housings, bearings, clutch pads
ALUMINIUM/MAGNESIUM	Carburettor, crankcase, piston, flywheel, cylinder, drive tube, bevel drives
RUBBER	Cap seals, antivibration mounts
ELECTRICAL MATERIAL	Cables, coils, switches
PLASTIC WITH INSERTS	Chain guard, brakes with hand guard
EURO 2 MUFFLERS WITH CATALYTIC CONVERTER	Euro 2 mufflers
CERAMIC	Spark plugs
SEALS, FELTS AND FOAMS
CARDBOARD	Packaging, instruction books
ENTIRE EQUIPMENT

Lawnmowers

Scarifiers

Wheeled brushcutters

Flail mowers

Garden tractors

Rotary tillers

Snow throwers

Transporters

type of material requiring disposal	examples	regulatory references
PLASTIC	Flap, grass catcher, console	Plastics compliant with RoHS directive
SINTERED METAL	Handlebars, hoods, steering columns, blades, cutters, rotors
ALUMINIUM/MAGNESIUM	Decks
RUBBER	Wheels
ELECTRICAL MATERIAL	Cables, coils, switches
PLASTIC WITH INSERTS	Chain guard, brakes with hand guard
EURO 2 MUFFLERS WITH CATALYTIC CONVERTER	Euro 2 mufflers
CERAMIC	Spark plugs
SEALS, FELTS AND FOAMS
CARDBOARD	Packaging, instruction books
LEAD BATTERIES
OIL
ENTIRE EQUIPMENT

ELECTRIC MOTORS

Chainsaws

Hedgetrimmers

Brushcutters

Lawnmowers

type of material requiring disposal	examples	regulatory references
PLASTIC	Casings, line heads, handles, striking segments	Plastics compliant with RoHS directive
SINTERED METAL	Bolts, bearings, blades
ALUMINIUM/MAGNESIUM	Decks
RUBBER	Vibration mounts
ELECTRICAL MATERIAL	Cables, coils, switches, rotors, stators, electric motors	Electric motors to be disposed of in compliance with Directive 2012/19/EU
CARDBOARD	Packaging, instruction books
ENTIRE EQUIPMENT

BATTERY POWERED PRODUCTS

Chainsaws

Hedgetrimmers

Brushcutters

Lawnmowers

Robotmowers

type of material requiring disposal	examples	regulatory references
PLASTIC	Casings, line heads, handles, striking segments	Plastics compliant with RoHS directive
SINTERED METAL	Bolts, bearings, blades
ALUMINIUM/MAGNESIUM	Decks
RUBBER	Vibration mounts
ELECTRICAL MATERIAL	Cables, coils, switches, rotors, stators, electric motors	Electric motors to be disposed of in compliance with Directive 2012/19/EU
CARDBOARD	Packaging, instruction books
LITHIUM BATTERIES		To be disposed of in compliance with Directive 2006/66/EC
ENTIRE EQUIPMENT