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20 - ENG

A10642

LIMITED WARRANTY

PORTER-CABLE CORPORATION

 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 as described in Porter-Cable general catalog.

 

1 YEAR

 -  Limited warranty on pressure washers used in consumer applications (i.e. personal residential 

household usage only).

 

90 DAY 

-  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. 

Service will be scheduled according to the normal work flow and business hours 

at the service center location, and the availability of replacement parts. 

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.

RESPONSIBILITY OF ORIGINAL PURCHASER (initial User):

•  To process a warranty claim on this product, DO NOT return it to the retailer. The product must be evaluated 

by a 

Porter-Cable 

Authorized Warranty Service Center. For the location of the nearest 

Porter-Cable

 

Authorized Warranty Service Center call 1-888-559-8550, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

•  Retain original cash register sales receipt as proof of purchase for warranty work.
•  Use reasonable care in the operation and maintenance of the product as described in the Owners 

Manual(s).

•  Deliver or ship the product to the nearest

 Porter-Cable

 Authorized Warranty Service Center. Freight costs, 

if any, must be paid by the purchaser.

•  Air compressors with 60 and 80 gallon tanks will be inspected at the site of installation. Contact the nearest 

Porter-Cable

 Authorized Warranty Service Center that provides on-site service calls, for service call 

arrangements.

•  If the purchaser does not receive satisfactory results from the 

Porter-Cable 

Authorized Warranty Service 

Center, the purchaser should contact Porter-Cable.

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 Owners 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 the recommended duty cycle during a one hour period may 

be considered misuse.

•  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 

unuseable 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. 

 

 

 

®

Porter-Cable Corporation

Jackson, TN USA

1-888-559-8550

Summary of Contents for C2001

Page 1: ...250T The Model and Serial No plate is located on the main housing of the tool Record these numbers in the spaces below and retain for future reference Model No ______________________________________ T...

Page 2: ...the symbols below Please read the manual and pay attention to these symbols IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities...

Page 3: ...roperty damage To reduce the risk of fire do not allow the compressor to operate unattended Always operate the compressor in a well ventilated area free of combustible materials gasoline or solvent va...

Page 4: ...ndensed water from tank causing rust and thinning of the steel tank Modifications or attempted repairs to the tank Unauthorized modifications to the unloader valve safety valve or any other components...

Page 5: ...ect voltage and adequate fuse protection Sprayed materials such as paint paint solvents paint remover insecticides weed killers may contain harmful vapors and poisons Work in an area with good cross v...

Page 6: ...thing WARNING Risk of Falling A portable compressor can fall from a table workbench or roof causing damage to the compressor and could result in serious injury or death to the operator Always operate...

Page 7: ...parts WARNING Risk of Unsafe Operation Unsafe operation of your air compressor could lead to serious injury or death to you or others HAZARD WARNING Risk of Serious Injury or Property Damage When Tran...

Page 8: ...matically restarts is called cut in pressure Cut Out Pressure When an air compressor is turned on and begins to run air pressure in the air tank begins to build It builds to a certain high pressure be...

Page 9: ...grounding reduces the risk of shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current This air compressor must be properly grounded The portable air compressor is equipped with a cord having a gro...

Page 10: ...6 OR 18 AWG Voltage and Circuit Protection Refer to the specification chart for the voltage and minimum branch circuit requirements Risk of Opertion Certain air compressors can be operated on a 15 amp...

Page 11: ...controls before operating the unit On I Off O Switch Place this switch in the ON I position to provide automatic power to the pressure switch and OFF O to remove power at the end of each use Pressure...

Page 12: ...of each use Check Valve When the air compressor is operating the check valve is open allowing compressed air to enter the air tank When the air compressor reaches cut out pressure the check valve clos...

Page 13: ...ponsibilities Daily or after each use Before each use Check Safety Valve Drain Tank NOTE See Operation section for the location of controls Unit cycles automatically when power is on When performing m...

Page 14: ...then be removed cleaned the reinstalled To Replace or Clean Check Valve 1 Release all air pressure from air tank See To Drain Tank in the Maintenance section 2 Unplug unit 3 Remove the hose by removin...

Page 15: ...ghten with wrench 9 Reapply pipe sealant to gauges quick connect and safety valve 10 Reassemble all components in reverse order of removal Make sure to orient gauges to read correctly and use wrenches...

Page 16: ...ntil tank pressure is approximately 20 psi Release safety valve ring 6 Drain water from air tank by opening drain valve on bottom of tank Risk of Bursting Water will condense in the air tank If not dr...

Page 17: ...Tube fittings are not tight enough Tighten fittings where air can be heard escaping Check fittings with soapy water solution Do Not Overtighten Air leaks at fittings Air leaks in air tank or at air t...

Page 18: ...accessory is being used Compressor is not supplying enough air to operate accessories Prolonged excessive use of air Compressor is not large enough for air requirement Hole in hose Check valve restric...

Page 19: ...19 ENG A10642 NOTES...

Page 20: ...purchaser Air compressors with 60 and 80 gallon tanks will be inspected at the site of installation Contact the nearest Porter Cable Authorized Warranty Service Center that provides on site service c...

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