Exactly as described, the full user-manual (145 pages). Perfect.
Text excerpt from page 31 (click to view)
Your Guarantee of Excellence Thank you for purchasing this Hitachi product In the unlikely event that this product should develop a fault, we undertake to replace or repair any part of the product which fails due to a manufacturing defect within 12 months of the date of purchase provided that: I) The product has been installed and used only in accordance with the instructions supplied with the product. ii) The product has not been repaired, maintained, or modified by any person other than an Hitachi authorised engineer. iii) The product serial number has not been removed or altered. This guarantee does not apply to product acquired second hand or for commercial or communal use. This guarantee does not cover the replacement of exhausted batteries, the adjustment of user controls, or head cleaning and general consumer maintenance tasks. Any parts replaced under this guarantee shall become the property of Hitachi Europe Ltd. Any claims made under guarantee must be directed to the dealer from whom the equipment was originally purchased. Please note that evidence of the date of purchase will be required before any service under this guarantee is carried out.
THIS GUARANTEE DOES NOT AFFECT YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS.
IN ALL CASES OF DIFFICULTY PLEASE CONSULT YOUR HITACHI DEALER