3Based on the conception, design andconstruction of the vehicle introducedonto the market by us, the vehicle com-plies with the applicable basic safetyand health requirements stipulated inthe EC Directive (refer to the Declara-tion of Conformity). This declaration isno longer considered valid in the eventof modifications to the vehicle not au-thorized by us. The manufacturer is notdeemed liable for any damage resultingfrom unauthorized modifications to thevehicle.Notes on warrantyThe terms defined in the purchaseagreement apply. Claims for compen-sation related to damage are excludedfrom the terms of warranty when thedamage is the result of failure to ob-serve regulations concerning serviceand maintenance. Maintenance workmust be performed by authorized Hakoservice centers and confirmed in the“Maintenance Report” which serves asa warranty logbook.The following are excluded from theterms of warranty: wear and tearthrough overuse, defective fuses, im-proper handling and use or unauthor-ized modifications. Claims under theterms of warranty are annulled whendamage occurs to the vehicle resultingfrom the use of parts or accessories notexplicitly approved by us or from failureto observe maintenance regulations.Acceptance of the machineInspect the vehicle immediately on de-livery for signs of transport damage.These will be replaced when the dam-age is immediately confirmed by thehaulage contractor and the damage re-port is sent to our authorized sales part-ner together with the consignment note.Introduction