Porter Cable warrants to the original purchaser that all products covered under this warranty are free from defects in material and workmanship. Products covered under this warranty include air compressors, air tools, service parts, pressure washers, and generators, which have the following warranty periods:
3 Years - Limited warranty on 2-stage oil-free air compressor pumps that operate at 1725 RPM.
2 Years - Limited warranty on oil-lubricated air compressor pumps.
1 Year - Limited warranty on all other air compressor components.
2 Years - Limited warranty on electric generator alternators.
1 Year - Limited warranty on other generator components.
2 Years - Limited warranty on pneumatic air tools.
1 Year - Limited warranty on pressure washers used in consumer applications (i.e. personal residential household usage only).
90 Days - Pressure washers used for commercial applications (income producing) and service parts.
1 Year - Limited warranty on all accessories.
Porter-Cable will repair or replace, at Porter-Cable's option, products or components, which have failed within the warranty period. All decisions of Porter-Cable Corporation with regard to this limited warranty shall be final. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.
This warranty does not cover:
Merchandise sold as reconditioned, used as rental equipment, and floor or display models.
Merchandise that has become damaged or inoperative because of ordinary wear, misuse*, cold, heat, rain, excessive humidity, freeze damage, use of improper chemicals, negligence, accident, failure to operate the product in accordance with the instructions provided in the Owner Manual(s) supplied with the product, improper maintenance, the use of accessories or attachments not recommended by Porter-Cable, or unauthorized repair or alterations.
*An air compressor that pumps air more than 50% during a one-hour period is considered misuse because the air compressor is undersized for the required air demand.
Repair and transportation costs of merchandise determined not to be defective.
Costs associated with assembly, required oil, adjustments or other installation and start-up costs.
Expendable parts or accessories supplied with the product, which are expected to become inoperative or unusable after a reasonable period of use, including but not limited to, sanding disks or pads, saw and shear blades, grinding stones, springs, chisels, nozzles, o-rings, air jets, washers, and similar accessories.
Merchandise sold by Porter-Cable, which has been manufactured by and identified as the product of another company, such as gasoline engines. The product manufacturer's warranty, if any, will apply.
Any incidental, indirect or consequential loss, damage, or expense that may result from any defect, failure or malfunction of the product is not covered by this warranty. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
Implied warranties, including those of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year from the date of original purchase. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you.