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Warranty and Service
Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc., warrants every product it sells. If one of our tools needs service or repair, one of our
Authorized Service Centers located throughout t he U nited St ates can give you quick service. In m ost cases, any of these Walter
Meier Authorized Service Centers can authorize warranty repair, assist you in obtaining parts, or perform routine maintenance
and major repair on your POWERMATIC
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tools. For the name of an Authorized Service Center in your area call 1-800-274-6848.
MORE INFORMATIO N
Walter Meier is consistently adding new products to the line. For complete, up-to-date product information, check with your local
Walter Meier distributor, or visit powermatic.com .
WARRANTY
POWERMATIC products carry a limited warranty which varies in duration based upon the product.
WHAT IS COVERED?
This warranty covers any defects in workmanship or materials subject to the exceptions stated below. Cutting tools, abrasives
and other consumables are excluded from warranty coverage.
WHO IS COVERED?
This warranty covers only the initial purchaser of the product.
WHAT IS THE PERIOD OF COVERAGE?
The general POWERMATIC warranty lasts for the time period specified in the product literature of each product.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED?
The Five Year Warranty does not cover products used for commercial, industrial or educationa l purposes. Product s with a F ive
Year Warranty that are used for commercial, industrial or educat ion purposes revert to a One Year Warranty. This warranty does
not cover defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence or acc idents, norm al wear-and-tear, im proper repair or
alterations, or lack of maintenance.
HOW TO GET SERVICE
The product or part must be returned for examination, postage prepaid, to a locatio n designated by us. For the name of the
location nearest you, please call 1-800-274-6848.
You must provide proof of initial purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise. If our
inspectio n d is closes a d e f ect, we will re pair or rep lace the pr oduct , or refund t he purchase pr ice, at our opt ion.
We will retur n t he repair e d product or replacement at our expense unless it is determ ined by us that there is no defect, or that the
defect resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty in which case we will, at your direction, dis pos e of or ret ur n t he
product. In the event you choose to have t he product returned, y ou will be respons ible for the handling and shipping costs of t he
return.
HOW STATE LAW APPLIES
This warranty gives you specific legal rights; you may also have other rights which vary from st ate to state.
LIMITATIONS ON THIS WARRANTY
WALTER MEIER LIMITS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY FOR EACH
PRODUCT. EXCEPT AS STATED HEREIN, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS ARE
EXCLUDED. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG THE IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE
ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
WALTER MEIER SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR DEATH, INJURIES TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY, OR FOR
INCIDENTAL, CONTINGENT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OF OUR PRODUCTS.
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.
Walter Meier sells through distributors only. The spec ifications in Walter Meier catalogs are given as genera l inform ation and are
not binding. Members of Walter Meier reserve the right to effect at any time, without prior notice, those alterations to parts,
fittings, and accessory equipment which they may deem necessary for any reason w hatsoever.