Makita DCS431 Owner's And Safety Manual page 2

EMISSIONS COMPONENT DEFECT WARRANTY COVERAGE
MAKITA U.S.A, Inc warrant to the initial retail purchaser and each subsequent owner, that this utility equipment was designed, built,
and equipped to conform at the time of initial sale to all applicable regulations of the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and that the engine is free of defects in materials and workmanship which would cause
this engine to fail to conform with EPA regulations during its warranty period.
For the components listed under PARTS COVERED, the service dealer authorized by MAKITA will, at no cost to you, make the
necessary diagnosis, repair, or replacement necessary to ensure that the engine complies with applicable U.S. EPA regulations.
EMISSION COMPONENT DEFECT WARRANTY PERIOD
The warranty period for this engine begins on the date of sale to the initial purchaser and continues for a period of 2 years.
PARTS COVERED
Listed below are the parts covered by the Emission Components Defect Warranty. Some of the parts listed below may require
scheduled maintenance and are warranted up to the first scheduled replacement point for that part.
Fuel Metering System
Carburetor and internal parts
Fuel filter, if applicable
Throttle stopper, if applicable
Choke System, if applicable
Air Induction System
Pre filter, if exist
Air filter, Air cleaner case, Intake manifold
OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE
To obtain warranty service, take your engine to the nearest MAKITA Factory Service Center or service Center authorized by
MAKITA. Bring your sales receipts indicating date of purchase for this engine. The dealer of service authorized by MAKITA will
perform the necessary repairs or adjustments within a reasonable amount of time and furnish you with a copy of the repair order.
All parts and accessories replaced under this warranty become the property of MAKITA.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
• Conditions resulting from tampering, misuse, improper adjustment (unless they were made by the service dealer authorized by
MAKITA during a warranty repair), alteration, accident, failure to use the recommended fuel and oil, or not performing required
maintenance services.
• The replacement parts used for required maintenance services.
• Consequential damages such as loss of time, inconvenience, loss of use of the engine or equipment, etc.
• Diagnosis and inspection charges that do not result in warranty-eligible service being performed.
• Any non-authorized replacement part, or malfunction of authorized parts due to use of non-authorized parts.
OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES
As the engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your owner's manual.
MAKITA recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your engine, but MAKITA cannot deny warranty solely
for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance. As the engine owner, you should
however be aware that MAKITA may deny warranty coverage if your engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper
maintenance or unapproved modifications.
You are responsible for presenting your engine to the nearest service dealer authorized by MAKITA when a problem exists.
If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact the MAKITA Warranty service
Department at 1-888-OPE-PART for the information.
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY:
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
You are responsible for the proper maintenance of the engine. You should keep all receipts and maintenance records covering the
performance of regular maintenance in the event questions arise. These receipts and maintenance records should be transferred
to each subsequent owner of the engine. MAKITA reserves the right to deny warranty coverage if the engine has not been properly
maintained. Warranty claims will not be denied, however, solely because of the lack of required maintenance or failure to keep
maintenance records.
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE PERFORMED BY
ANY REPAIR ESTABLISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL; HOWEVER, WARRANTY REPAIRS MUST BE PERFORMED BY A SERVICE
DEALER AUTHORIZED BY MAKITA. THE USE OF PARTS THAT ARE NOT EQUIVALENT IN PERFORMANCE AND DURABILITY
TO AUTHORIZED PARTS MAY IMPAIR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM AND MAY HAVE A
BEARING ON THE OUTCOME OF A WARRANTY CLAIM.
If other than the parts authorized by MAKITA are used for maintenance replacements or for the repair of components affecting
emission control, you should assure yourself that such parts are warranted by their manufacturer to be equivalent to the parts
authorized by MAKITA in their performance and durability.
HOW TO MAKE A CLAIM
All repair qualifying under this limited warranty must be performed by a service dealer authorized by MAKITA. In the event that any
emission-related part is found to be defective during the warranty period, you shall notify MAKITA Warranty service Department at
1-888-OPE-PART and you will be advised of the appropriate warranty service dealer or service providers where the warranty repair
can be performed.
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Ignition System
Spark plugs
Flywheel Magneto
Ignition Coil
Miscellaneous Items Used in Above Systems
Fuel hoses, clamps and sealing gaskets