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CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
The California Air Resources Board and Makita USA, Inc are pleased to explain the emissions control system’s
warranty on your 2007 and later small off-road engine. In California, new equipment that use small off-engines must
be designed, built, and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards. Makita USA, Inc must warrant
the emissions control system on your small off-road engine for the period listed below provided there has been no
abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your equipment.
Your emissions control system may include parts such as: carburetors or fuel injection system, ignition system,
catalytic converters, fuel tanks, valves, lters, clamps, connectors, and other associated components. Also,
included may be hoses, belts, connectors, sensors, and other emission-related assemblies.
Where a warrantable condition exists, Makita USA, Inc will repair your small off-road engine at no cost to you
including diagnosis, parts and labor.
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE:
This emissions control system is warranted for two years. If any emissions-related part on your equipment is
defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by Makita USA, Inc.
OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• As the small off-road engine owner, you are responsible for performance of the required maintenance listed in
your owner’s manual. Makita USA, Inc recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your
small off-road engine, but Makita USA, Inc cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or your failure to
ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance.
• As the small off-road engine owner, you should however be aware that Makita USA, Inc may deny you warranty
coverage if your small off-road engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance or
unapproved modications.
• You are responsible for presenting your small off-road engine to a Makita Factory Service Center as soon as
the problem exists. The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30
days. If you have a question regarding your warranty coverage, you should contact:
* For the nearest Makita service center, please visit www.makitatools.com
* For technical support or questions regarding operation of our tools and accessories call:
1-800-4-MAKITA
* Makita USA Inc. Corporate Ofce: 14930 Northam St. La Mirada, CA 90638-5753
DEFECTS WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS:
(a) The warranty period begins on the date the engine or equipment is delivered to an ultimate purchaser.
(b) General Emissions Warranty Coverage. Makita USA, Inc must warrant to the ultimate purchaser and each
subsequent owner that the engine or equipment is:
(1) Designed, built, and equipped so as to conform with all applicable regulations adopted by the Air Resources
Board; and
(2) Free from defects in materials and workmanship that causes the failure of a warranted part for a period of
two years.
(c) The warranty on emissions-related parts will be interpreted as follows:
