Consulting The Use & Maintenance Manual; Receiving The Product; Warranty; Safety Precautions - EMAK OS 305 E Manuel D'utilisation Et D'entretien

1.1 Consulting the use & maintenance manual
Before working on the equipment, carefully read and understand this use & maintenance manual in order to safeguard the operator and to
avoid damaging the machine. These instructions describe how to operate the equipment safely, economically and in compliance with the
current safety regulations. Following these instructions helps avoid dangerous situations, reduces repair costs and down-time and extends
the service life of the machine. This manual is to be kept legible and in good condition. The operating and maintenance staff must have it
at hand, so that it can be read whenever needed.

1.2 Receiving the product

When receiving the product, make sure:
• the product has not been damaged during transport;
• the product supplied is the same as that ordered. Check that all parts have been delivered (refer to "Product Description", "Specifi cations"
chapter). If problems arise, contact the manufacturer's service department quoting all details indicated on the nameplate (refer to
"Product Description", "Specifi cations" chapter).

1.3 Warranty

This machine has been designed and manufactured using the most modern techniques. The manufacturer guarantees its products for 24
months from the date of purchase, for private and hobby use. The warranty is limited to 12 months in case of professional use.
Limited warranty
1) The warranty period starts on the date of sale. The manufacturer, acting through the sales and technical assistance network,
shall replace free of charge any parts proven defective in material, machining or manufacturing. The warranty does not affect the
purchaser's rights as established under legislation governing the consequences of defects in the machine.
2) Technical personnel will undertake the necessary repairs in the minimum time possible, compatible with organisational needs.
3) To make any claim under the warranty, this certificate of warranty, fully compiled, bearing the dealer's stamp, and
accompanied by the invoice or receipt showing the date of purchase, must be displayed to the personnel authorised to
approve work.
4) The warranty shall be null and void if:
- the machine has evidently not been serviced correctly,
- the machine has been used for improper purposes or has been modified in any way,
- unsuitable lubricants and fuels have been used,
- non-original spare parts and accessories have been fitted,
- work has been done on the machine by unauthorised personnel.
5) The warranty does not cover consumables or parts subject to normal wear.
6) The warranty does not cover work to update or improve the machine.
7) The warranty does not cover any preparation or servicing work required during the warranty period.
8) Damage incurred during transport must be immediately brought to the attention of the carrier: failure to do so shall render null and
void the warranty.
9) Engines of other manufacturers (Briggs & Stratton, Tecumseh, Kawasaki, Honda, etc.) fitted to our machines are covered by the
warranties of the engine manufacturer.
10) The warranty does not cover injury or damage caused directly or indirectly to persons or things by defects in the machine or by
periods of extended disuse of the machine resulting from the said defects.
For warranty claims, according to the above mentioned points, it is necessary to enclose the warranty card, properly fi lled in, and
the corresponding document with the date of purchase (invoice or any other document with legal value).
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 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

2.1 Precautions

2.1.1
WARNING!
Risks due to the operator's contact with the tool and/or machine noise and vibrations.
WARNING!
The mechanical head can be operated only by means of a EMAK s.p.a. power unit. The compatible models are the following: OS
305 E, SO 3005 E.
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