Makita EA3200S Operator's Manual - page 2
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WARNING!
FUELS WITH MORE THAN 10% ETHANOL ARE NOT APPROVED FOR USE IN MAKITA 2-STROKE ENGINES!
Use of alternative fuels, such as E-20 (20% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting MAKITA requirements are not appro-
ved for use in MAKITA 2-stroke gasoline engines!
USE OF ALTERNATIVE FUELS CAN CAUSE THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS:
Poor engine performance, loss of power, overheating, fuel vapor lock, improper clutch engagement, premature deterioration of fuel
lines, premature deterioration of gaskets, premature deterioration of carburetors.
USING ALTERNATIVE FUELS AND/OR 2-STROKE OILS NOT ACCORDING TO JASO FC OR ISO-L-EGD IN MAKITA 2-STROKE ENGINES
WILL VOID YOUR ENGINE WARRANTY!
EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board and MAKITA U.S.A., Inc are
pleased to explain the emissions control system’s warranty on your 2011 model year small off-road (equipment type)
engines. In California, new equipment that use small off-road engines must be designed, built, and equipped to meet
the State’s stringent anti-smog standards. MAKITA must warrant the emissions control system on your small off-road
(equipment type) engine for the period listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance
of your equipment.
Your emissions control system may include parts such as: carburetors or fuel injection system, ignition system, catalytic
converters, fuel tanks, valves, filters, clamps, connectors, and other associated components. Also, included may be
hoses, belts, connectors, sensors, and other emission-related assemblies.
Where a warrantable condition exists, MAKITA will repair your small off-road (or equipment type) engine at no cost to
you including diagnosis, parts and labor.
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE:
This emissions control system is warranted for two years. If any emissions-related part on your equipment is defective,
the part will be repaired or replaced by MAKITA.
OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• As the small off-road (equipment type) engine owner, you are responsible for performance of the required main-
tenance listed in your owner’s manual. MAKITA recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on
your small off-road (equipment type) engine, but MAKITA cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or your
failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance.
• As the small off-road (equipment type) engine owner, you should however be aware that MAKITA may deny you war-
ranty coverage if your small off-road (equipment type) engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, or improper
maintenance or unapproved modifications.
You are responsible for presenting your small off-road (equipment type) engine to a MAKITA distribution center or service
center as soon as the problem exists. The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not
to exceed 30 days. If you have a question regarding your warranty coverage, you should contact the MAKITA Warranty
Service Department at 1-800-4-MAKITA (462-5482).
DEFECTS WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS:
(a) The warranty period begins on the date the engine or equipment is delivered to an ultimate purchaser.
(b) General Emissions Warranty Coverage. MAKITA warrants to the ultimate owner and each subsequent owner
that the small off-road engine or equipment is:
(1) Designed, built, and equipped so as to conform with all applicable regulations adopted by the Air Resources
Board; and
(2) Free from defects in materials and workmanship that causes the failure of a warranted part for a period of two
years.
(c) The warranty on emissions-related parts will be interpreted as follows:
(1) Any warranted part that is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the written instructions
required by subsection (d) must be warranted for the warranty period defined in Subsection (b)(2). If any such
part fails during the period of warranty coverage, it must be repaired or replaced by the manufacturer according to
Subsection (4) below. Any such part repaired or replaced under the warranty must be warranted for the remaining
warranty period.