14 TERMS OF WARRANTY
TERMS OF WARRANTY:
1.
The manufacturer warrants the product for a period of 12 (twelve) months in
agricultural use and used in the purpose to which the product is intended.
2.
In communal, industrial, contract work or equivalent the warranty period is 6 (six)
months.
3.
The warranty period commences on the date an authorized Distributor/Dealer delivers
a new machine to the customer.
4.
The warranty covers any defects in workmanship or in raw materials. The faulty parts
shall be renewed or replaced by reconditioned parts either at the factory or at the
premises of an authorized repair shop in contractual relation with the factory.
In the case of subcontracted components, the warranty will be covered by the terms
given by the suppliers of such products.
5.
A warranty repair does not prolong the length of the warranty period.
6.
The warranty does not apply in cases, where the damage has been caused by
improper use of the product against the instructions given in this operator's manual or
arising from negligent maintenance, overloading or normal wear. Further the
warranty does not apply to any subsequental damages caused by the original failure
nor cover any costs occurred by downtime, travelling expenses, freights, daily
allowances, overtime or any modifications, which alter the original design in any way.
In warranty-related cases please contact your Distributor/Dealer for preparing a
warranty claim on the failure. Before taking any corrective action to repair the fault,
the manufacturer must be contacted to assess the repair method and the costs
occurring thereof.
The Warranty is only applicable if the properly warranty certificate is returned to the
manufacturer within 14 (fourteen) days from the date of delivery of the product.
15. SCOPE (EXTENT) OF RESPONSIBILITY
The manufacturer shall not be responsible for any consequences arising from the use of the
product (Patu Chipper) in a manner contrary to law, safety regulations or instructions out-laid in
this manual. As situations may occur during the use of the product not foreseen in instructions or
regulations, the operators are advised to act according to general safety regulations and
directives on (farm) machinery.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for any damages due to the use of components produced by
other manufacturers.
The manufacturer shall not be responsible for any damages which may incur other machinery or
equipment from the use of the chipper.
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