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1) GRAINY SPRAY.
Caused by paint being too
thick. Add water or thinner sparingly to the
mixture and check the needle and regulator tip
for dried paint. Also check the air supply to
make sure airbrush is being operated.
2) BUCKLING PAPER.
Paint may be too thin or you
may be applying paint in too heavy a coat.
3) PAINT BLOBS AT THE ENDS OF THE STROKE.
You are spraying paint before moving your hand
and stopping the movements before shutting off
the paint flow.
4) FLARED ENDS.
Caused by spraying too much
paint too close to the paper. If a fine line is
desired, lightly pull back on the front trigger.
5) CENTIPEDES.
Caused by spraying too much
paint too close to the paper. If a fine line is
desired, lightly pull back on the front trigger.
6) SPLATTERING.
Caused by permitting the needle
to snap back into the tip. Always release the
trigger gently. Check for dried paint on needle or
tip. Also may be caused by triggering. See page
3 for proper triggering.
TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR AIRBRUSH
7) CURVED STROKE.
Caused by arcing arm too
close to the paper. Arm should always be
parallel to the work, unless this effect is desired.
8) BUBBLES THROUGH THE COLOR CUP.
The
spray regulator might be turned out too far, or
the head may be loose. Check both and tighten if
necessary.
9) COLOR SPRAY CANNOT BE SHUT OFF.
Tip may
be clogged. This is recognized by a “spongy”
feel when needle is set into tip. Remove the
head from the airbrush and clean the tip – see
Maintenance and Cleaning, page 3.
10) PULSATING.
This is caused by the head being
loose or the tip not seated properly. See page 3,
Replacing the tip.
The only other reason that the brush may begin to
pulsate is if the needle bearing wears down or falls
out. There is a lifetime warranty on this part because
the owner cannot replace this part. If this occurs
send back to factory for no-charge service
(see warranty, page 2).
