Hobart 500062-DLX, Operation And Maintenance Manual With Illustrated Parts List

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Warranty
HOBART GROUND POWER
PALMETTO, FL 34221
Data Sheet 165
Index: 990223
Replaces: 980601
1. Hobart Brothers Company (hereinafter called HOBART) warrants that each new and unused Hobart Ground Power
Equipment, (hereinafter called the PRODUCT) is of good workmanship and is free from mechanical defects,
provided that (1) the PRODUCT is installed and operated in accordance with the printed instructions of HOBART,
(2) the PRODUCT is used under the normal operating conditions for which it is designed, (3) the PRODUCT is not
subjected to misuse, negligence or accident, and (4) the PRODUCT receives proper care, lubrication, protection,
and maintenance under the supervision of trained personnel.
2. This warranty expires 15 months after shipment by HOBART to the first user, or 12 months after installation,
whichever first occurs.
3. This warranty does not apply to: primary and secondary switch contacts, cable connectors, carbon brushes, fuses,
bulbs, and filters unless found to be defective prior to use.
4. Hobart DOES NOT WARRANT THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS: Engines, engine components; such as:
starters, alternators, regulators, governors, etc., and cable retrieving devices. Many of the foregoing components
are warranted directly by the manufacturer to the first user and serviced by a worldwide network of distributors and
others authorized to handle claims for component manufacturers. A first user’s claim should be presented directly
to such an authorized component service outlet. In the event any component manufacturer has warranted its
component to HOBART and will not deal directly with a first user then HOBART will cooperate with the first user
in the presentation of a claim to such manufacturer. Under NO circumstances does HOBART assume any liability
for any warranty claim against or warranty work done by or in behalf of any manufacturer of the foregoing
components.
5. This warranty is extended by HOBART only to the purchaser of new PRODUCTS from HOBART or one of its
authorized distributors. The PRODUCTS purchased under this warranty are intended for use exclusively by the
buyer and his employees and by no other persons and, therefore, there shall be no third party beneficiary to this
warranty.
6. A claim of defects in any PRODUCT covered by this warranty is subject to HOBART factory inspection and
judgment. HOBART’S liability is limited to repair of any defects found by HOBART to exist, or at HOBART’S
option the replacement of the defective product, F.O.B. factory, after the defective product has been returned by the
purchaser at its expense to HOBART’S shipping place. Replacement and exchange parts will be warranted for the
remainder of the original Warranty, or for a period of ninety (90) days, whichever is greater.
7. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES whatsoever shall HOBART and its authorized distributors be liable for any
special or consequential damages, whether based on lost goodwill, lost resale profits, work stoppage impairment
of other goods or otherwise, and whether arising out of breach of any express or implied warranty, breach of
contract, negligence or otherwise, except only in the case of personal injury as may be required by applicable law.
8. Continued use of the PRODUCT(S) after discovery of a defect VOIDS ALL WARRANTIES.
9. Except as authorized in writing, this warranty does not cover any equipment that has been altered by any party
other than HOBART.
10. THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE HERE
OF. HOBART MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
11. HOBART neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume for HOBART any liability in connection with the
PRODUCTS sold, and there are no oral agreements or warranties collateral to or affecting this written Warranty.
This warranty and all undertakings of HOBART thereunder shall be governed by the laws of the State of Ohio,
United States of America.
WARNING: AT ALL TIMES, SAFETY MUST BE CONSIDERED AN IMPORTANT FACTOR IN THE
INSTALLATION, SERVICING AND OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT, AND SKILLED, TECHNICALLY
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL SHOULD ALWAYS BE EMPLOYED FOR SUCH TASKS.