Environment, health, safety

Circular economy and sustainability

Durability
One key quality characteristic of all Metabo products is their excellent durability. Each product must fulfill certain minimum requirements.
Repairability
All Metabo products are repairable. Replacement parts are guaranteed to be available for at least 8 years after the end of series production.
Re-use
The battery can be removed from the machine for all cordless products. This means every component can be reused.
Recyclability
All Metabo products and packaging materials are recyclable.

Use of recycled materials
A large percentage of packaging, in particular cardboard packaging, is made of recycled materials. Whenever safety and quality requirements allow, recycled metals and plastics are used in our products.
Conflict minerals
Metabo fulfills the requirements of (EU) 2017/821 and the Dodd-Frank-Act.
Energy and material efficiency
Metabo products stand out for their excellent energy efficiency. Manually operated products are weight optimized for outstanding material efficiency.

Information on the disposal of battery packs and used electrical appliances

Environmentally friendly products are anchored in our mission statement and in our Code of Conduct. Therefore, as renowned brand manufacturer we naturally meet the requirements of the European Regulation 2012/19/EU (WEEE).

Our power tools are marked with the symbol of a crossed-out waste bin. This means that old electrical appliances must not be disposed of as residual waste.
Consumers are required to return these to a suitable public collection point, a Metabo specialist dealer or at the Metabo service free of charge.
If you use a communal collection point to dispose of your devices, please remove the battery pack in cordless devices and dispose of it separately and in an environmentally friendly way using a suitable collection system.
Old devices contain important raw materials that can be recycled in keeping with recycle management.

For further questions please send an email to product-compliance@metabo.de.

Important information about the use of li-ion battery packs for our cordless tools

Please use only Metabo original battery packs/chargers intended by us or battery packs/chargers of our CAS partners. These are designed for use with our cordless tools as well as those of our CAS partners and guarantee highest possible efficiency and safety.

We cannot guarantee the safety nor the efficiency, if other battery packs/chargers than those original ones manufactured by us or our CAS partners. This also applies if the battery packs/chargers are opened or the original state is modified in any way.

The use of battery packs or chargers that are not manufactured by us or one of our CAS partners (third party, knockoff or counterfeit battery packs and chargers) can lead to serious safety risks such as risk of fire or explosion.

We also wish to point out that any warranty claims with regard to our products are voided if third party, knockoff or counterfeit systems are used.

Safety recommendations

Lithium-ion cordless tools

Safety recommendations for the transport and handling of Lithium-ion battery packs

Due to their very high energy density, lithium-ion battery packs are particularly suited for mobile applications. Many safety mechanisms are already integrated in the system and guarantee a safe product whilst ensuring safe working. The high energy content also requires additional measures and rules for damage prevention when handling and transporting the battery packs.

Here you find information and safety recommendations about lithium-ion battery packs:

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Cutting and grinding accessories

Safety recommendations for proper use of cutting and grinding accessories

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Safety information

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Packaging

Regulation 94/62/EC (PPWD)

The product and transportation packaging used for our products fulfills the specifications of the EU Directive on Packaging and Packaging Waste.
Our packaging materials do not contain any prohibited substances, and can be disposed of in the national packaging recycling system.
The packaging is made of recyclable materials.

Packaging that consists of multiple components can be easily separated.
Cardboard packaging is made of a high percentage of recycled materials.
Product packaging is marked in accordance with the PPWD with the packaging material used and icons with instructions on sorting.

Disposal of packaging

The following packaging examples help with the classification and disposal of packaging components and materials.
Correct separation and disposal ensure the best possible recycling for the regional circular economy.
Regionally valid disposal guidelines must be observed.