Emission Control System Warranty - Chicago Electric 98452 Operating Instructions Manual

Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and du-
rability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials
and workmanship for the period of one year from the date of purchase (90 days if used by a professional
contractor or if used as rental equipment). See engine manufacturer's warranty which covers engine. This
warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents,
repairs or alterations outside our facilities, normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance. We shall in no
event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property, or for incidental, contingent, special or consequential
damages arising from the use of our product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you. THIS WARRANTY IS
ExPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, ExPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WAR-
RANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.
To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with transportation
charges prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchan-
dise. If our inspection verifies the defect, we will either repair or replace the product at our election or we may
elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will
return repaired products at our expense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect resulted
from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost of returning the product.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.
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Emission control System Warranty

california and united States Emission
control Defects Warranty Statement
The California Air Resources Board (herein CARB), the
United States Environmental Protection Agency (herein
EPA), and Harbor Freight Tools
to explain the emission control system warranty on your
1995 and later Small Off-Road Engine (herein engine). In
California, the engine must be designed, built and equipped
to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards. Else-
where within the United States, new off-road, spark-ignition
engines certified for model year 1997 and later, must meet
similar standards set forth by the EPA. HFT must warrant
the emission control system on your engine for the periods
of time described below, provided there has been no abuse,
neglect or improper maintenance of your engine.
Your emission control system may include parts such as the
carburetor or fuel-injection system, and the ignition system.
Also included may be hoses, belts, connectors and other
emission-related assemblies.
Where a warrantable condition exists, HFT will repair your
engine at no cost to you including diagnosis, parts and
labor.
Manufacturer's Warranty coverage
The 1995 and later engines are warranted for two (2) years.
If any emission-related part on your engine is defective, the
part will be repaired or replaced by HFT.
SKU 98452 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
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harbor Freight Tools Emission control
Defects Warranty coverage
Engines are warranted for a period of two (2) years relative
to emission control parts defects, subject to the provisions
set forth below. If any emission related part on your engine
is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by HFT.
Owner's Warranty Responsibilities
- As the engine owner, you are responsible for the per-
formance of the required maintenance listed in your
Owner's Manual. HFT recommends that you retain
all receipts covering maintenance on your engine,
but HFT 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 HFT may deny you warranty coverage if your
engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, im-
proper maintenance, or unapproved modifications.
- You are responsible for shipping your engine to a HFT
warranty station as soon as a problem exists. Contact
the HFT Customer Service department at the number
below to make shipping arrangements. The warranty
repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount
of time, not to exceed 30 days.
If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights
and responsibilities, you should contact the Harbor Freight
Tools Customer Service Department at 1-800-444-3353.
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