Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd. hereby warrants products manufactured by it or sold by it to be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of seven years after delivery to the first consumer end user. In the case that the product is used in a “commercial” endeavor, the period of warranty shall be two years after delivery of the product to the first commercial end user. Products used in rental applications are warranted for one year. The following products which are NOT intended for commercial use are EXCLUDED from the two year commercial and one year rental warranty coverage: TBC-240PFCS, TBC-225C, TBC-225CS, and TBC-230B. “Commercial use” under the terms of warranty is defined as all applications other than rental which are not considered “household use.”

All solid steel drive shafts utilized in Tanaka products, including split boom attachments for SmartFit® models, retailed after January 1, 2005 are warranted for life. Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd. will replace, at no charge, any failed solid steel drive shaft free of charge for those models. If Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd. determines that the failure of a solid steel drive shaft effectively damaged other components, those components will be covered under the terms of the warranty and will be replaced free of charge. No labor expenses will be covered for drive shaft replacement, or subsequent replacement of related parts, after the expiration of the products original warranty coverage period.

Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd. warrants its ignition systems for a period of five years. All accessories, attachments, and spare parts will carry a 90 day part replacement warranty.

This warranty is limited to repair or replacement by Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd. or at the premises of Tanaka Power Equipment Authorized Service Dealers, of such parts as appear to Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd., upon inspection, to be defective in material and/or workmanship. The above warranties are extended to the first end user, and no warranty is made nor authorized to be made assignable on resale by the first end user. Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd. makes no warranty with respect to trade accessories not manufactured by Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd. or sold by it. Such trade accessories are subject to the warranty policy of their respective manufacturers. For the name and address of your nearest Tanaka Authorized Service Dealer, call or write Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd., 3950 Steve Reynolds Blvd, Norcross, GA 30096 (888) 482-6252. To obtain performance of any obligation under this warranty for failure during the applicable warranty period, deliver the Tanaka product, shipping prepaid, to Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd., or to the nearest Tanaka Authorized Service Dealer. Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd. reserves the right to inspect the claimed defective part(s) to determine if the malfunction is the result of a defect covered by this warranty. This warranty will cover only defects arising under normal usage, and shall not apply, nor will Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd. assume any responsibility, if the failure was caused by the following:

1. Operation of product with incorrect fuel to oil ratio.

2. Misuse or abuse.

3. Negligence.

4. Accident or physical damage.

5. Repairs made by unauthorized parties and/or with unauthorized parts.

6. Improper set up or altered products.

7. Improper adjustments i.e. carburetor, etc.

8. Operation of engine speeds above Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd. recommendations.

9. Failures due to contaminated fuel.

10. Failure to operate the unit in the manner specified by the “owner’s manual”.

11. Cutting attachments i.e. nylon line, blades, etc.

This warranty does not cover repair or replacement of maintenance items (except for those arising from defects in materials and manufacture), including hoses, spark plugs, starter rope, air and fuel filters, clutch shoes, vibration isolators, throttle cables, lubricants, and all cutting attachments, etc. Normal maintenance and adjustments to the magneto, points, carburetor, and spark plugs are not considered the responsibility of Hitachi under this warranty.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES, OBLIGATIONS, OR LIABILITIES. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, OBLIGATIONS, OR LIABILITIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF

MERCHANTABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD (SEVEN YEARS IF THE FIRST END USER IS A CONSUMER USER; 2 YEARS IF THE FIRST END USER IS A COMMERCIAL USER; ONE YEAR IF USED IN A RENTAL APPLICATION). ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN A PERIOD OF SIX MONTHS FROM THE END OF THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the previously stated limitations may not apply to you. No agent, representative, dealer, or employee of Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd. has the authority to increase or alter the obligations of this warranty.

IF THE PRODUCT IS USED PRIMARILY IN A COMMERCIAL ENDEAVOR, Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd. WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR GENERAL DAMAGES INCLUDING BODILY INJURIES, EXCEPT AS SET FORTH ABOVE, OR FOR INCIDENTAL OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF PRODUCTION, EXPENSE OF SUBSITUTE EQUIPMENT OR OTHER COMMERCIAL LOSS OR DAMAGE. THE SAME LIMITATIONS SHALL APPLY TO A PRODUCT USED FOR CONSUMER PURPOSES WITH RESPECT TO ALL NONPERSONAL INJURY, GENERAL INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. 

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental of consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.