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Item 62381
NOTICE
Clean the Spray Gun IMMEDIATELY after EVERY use.
Delayed or inadequate cleaning will permanently clog the Spray Gun.
Latex paint hardens quickly and permanently inside Spray Gun.
SAFETY
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General Troubleshooting Chart
problem
possible Causes
Likely Solutions
Sputtering Spray
1. Low paint level.
2. Cup tipped.
3. Clogged Air Vent on Cup.
4. Loose Fluid Inlet connection.
5. Loose/damaged Fluid Tip/Seat.
1. Refill.
2. Hold upright.
3. Clean Air Vent hole.
4. Tighten Fluid Inlet connection.
5. Adjust or replace Fluid Tip
and Fluid Needle.
Will Not Spray
1. No pressure at Spray Gun.
2. Fluid Knob not open enough.
3. Fluid too thick.
1. Check air hoses.
2. Open Fluid Knob.
3. Thin fluid or increase air pressure.
(Do not exceed maximum.)
Overspray
(Paint drifting to
unintended objects.)
1. Improper application speed.
2. Improper distance from workpiece.
3. Too much air pressure.
1. Move moderately and parallel.
2. Adjust distance.
3. Reduce air pressure.
Fluid Tip Leakage
1. Dirty Fluid Tip.
2. Broken Fluid Needle Spring.
3. Worn or damaged Fluid Tip.
1. Use a nonmetallic point to clean Fluid Tip.
2. Replace Fluid Needle Spring.
3. Replace Fluid Tip and Fluid Needle.
Air Leaking from Nozzle 1. Dirty Air Valve/Seat.
2. Sticking Air Valve.
3. Damaged Air Valve Spring.
4. Worn/damaged Air Valve/Seat.
5. Bent Air Valve Stem.
1. Clean Air Valve/Seat.
2. Lubricate Air Valve/Seat.
3. Replace Air Valve Spring.
4. Replace Air Valve assembly.
5. Replace Air Valve Stem.
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool.
Disconnect air supply before service.