Hoffmann BH 556 Lipping Planer
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Hoffmann Machine Company, Inc. 1386 Drexel Road Valdese, NC 28690
Phone: (828) 430 - 4510 Fax: (828) 430 - 4620 e-mail: [email protected]
www.Hoffmann-USA.com
8. Hoffmann Machine Company, Inc. Warranty
Hoffmann Machine Company, Inc. (hereinafter called “seller”) guarantees all machines and parts of
its own manufacture against defects in material and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months
from the date of shipment, under normal use and service by buyer (one eight hour production period
per day). No other warranties are to be implied with respect thereto. The liability of seller under its
warranty is limited to adjustment, in accordance with the warranty adjustment terms set forth below,
for products which are found to be defective by seller in the form in which they were originally
shipped. In no event will seller be liable for collateral, consequential or other damages of any kind or
nature.
SELLER MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Warranty Adjustment Terms
1. Adjustments will be limited to claims which are presented promptly after the product is found to
be defective, and within the aforesaid warranty period.
2. All products claimed to be defective will be subject to inspection and test by seller. Normally,
seller will request return of products for inspection and test, however, seller reserves the right to
make inspection and test on buyer’s premises. Returns are to be made only as and if authorized
by seller.
3. Buyer will pay all packaging, inspection, labor and transportation costs involved. Credit for the
transportation costs only will be issued by seller provided adjustment subsequently is allowed.
4. No adjustments will be allowed for products which have been subjected to abuse, improper
installation or application, alteration, accident or negligence in use, storage, transportation or
handling; nor for products on which original identification markings have been removed, defaced
or altered.
5. Final determination as to whether any adjustment is allowable, and as to the extend thereof,
rests with the seller. Full adjustment, if allowed, normally will be made by replacement in kind on
an exchange basis. Pro rata adjustment, if allowed, normally will be made by issuance of credit.
In all cases, however, the seller reserves the right to make adjustments by repair, replacement
or credit.
6. Replacement for products found subject to adjustment, whether new or repaired, will be shipped
F.O.B. City of destination with transportation charges prepaid by seller.
Installation
Buyer shall install machinery purchased from seller at buyer’s cost and expense, unless otherwise
expressly stipulated in writing. At the request of buyer, seller will recommend competent engineers to
supervise the installation, and to instruct buyer in the proper operation of the machinery and
equipment. During such period of supervision and instruction, such personnel shall be deemed to be
employees of the buyer who shall pay the wages, remuneration, board and traveling expenses of
such personnel and shall not make seller liable, directly or indirectly, in any manner whatsoever, for
any damages resulting from any act of commission or omission or any misfeasance or malfeasance,
on the part of said personnel.
