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PAINT SPRAYER

HVLP-ELECTRIC

Model

97750

SET uP ANd OPERATINg INSTRuCTIONS

Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally.

Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.

distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight Tools

®

.

3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011

Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com

 Read this material before using this product.  

Failure to do so can result in serious injury. 

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 2008 by Harbor Freight Tools

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manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form 

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Summary of Contents for HVLP-ELECTRIC 97750

Page 1: ...491 Mission Oaks Blvd Camarillo CA 93011 Visit our website at http www harborfreight com Read this material before using this product Failure to do so can result in serious injury Save this manual Copyright 2008 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor F...

Page 2: ...he safety alert symbol indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury CAUTION without the safety alert symbol is used to address practices not related to personal injury General Power Tool Safety Warnings WARNING Read all safety warnings and instructions Failure to follow the warnings ...

Page 3: ...ools may result in serious personal injury Use safety equipment Always b wear ANSI approved safety impact goggles and NIOSH approved dust mask respirator Safety equipment such as non skid safety shoes hard hat or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries Prevent unintentional starting c Ensure the Power Switch 33 is in the off position before connecting to th...

Page 4: ...us situation Service 5 Have your power tool serviced by a a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained Specific Safety Warnings Maintain labels and nameplates 1 on the Paint Sprayer These carry important safety information If un readable or missing contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement Avoid unintentional...

Page 5: ...ould also be imple mented it prevents sustained elec trical shock Some dust created by power sand 15 ing sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause can cer birth defects or other repro ductive harm Some examples of these chemicals are Lead from lead based paints Crystalline silica from bricks and ce ment or other masonry ...

Page 6: ...nding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user reducing the risk of electric shock See 3 Prong Plug and Outlet The grounding prong in the Plug is 2 connected through the green wire in side the cord to the grounding system in the tool The green wire in the cord must be the only wire connected to the tool s grounding system and must never be attached to an electrically ...

Page 7: ...ou are using one extension cord 4 for more than one tool add the nameplate amperes and use the sum to determine the required minimum cord size See Table A If you are using an extension cord 5 outdoors make sure it is marked with the suffix W A W in Canada to indicate it is acceptable for outdoor use Make sure the extension cord is prop 6 erly wired and in good electrical con dition Always replace ...

Page 8: ...en unpacking check to make sure that the item is intact and undamaged If any parts are missing or broken please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown on the cover of this manual as soon as possible PRODUCT FEATURES Read the entire Important Safety Information section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product To prevent...

Page 9: ... Fill the Cup 27 to approximately 3 3 4 full Then attach the Cup to the Spray Gun See Figure A on page 8 Plug the Power Cord 34 into the 4 nearest 120 volt grounded electrical outlet Then turn the Power Switch 33 to its ON position See Figure A on page 8 Adjust the air pressure during op 5 eration with the Trigger 6 and the Air Control Lever 13 Turn the Air Control Lever clockwise to provide less ...

Page 10: ... differ depending on the flow adjustment and the paint fluid being sprayed Do not stop the Spray Gun movement while spraying If you stop the Spray Gun for even just a slight pause while spraying the paint fluid will build up and run down the workpiece See Figure E To ensure you don t allow paint to build 2 up start moving the Spray Gun before you squeeze the Trigger 6 When you are finished sprayin...

Page 11: ...ls dry quickly which will render the Spray Gun useless It is extremely difficult to remove dry paint fluid from small passages within the Gun SOLVENT SELECTION 3 Always fol low the paint fluid manufacturer s rec ommendations for cleaning solvent type and disposing of used solvent Oil based paints fluids Use mineral spirits Latex water based paints fluids Use warm soapy water IMPORTANT Do not use m...

Page 12: ...ng the Paint Sprayer and its accessories properly dispose of your cleaning solutions ac cording to the solution manufacturer s direction and local hazardous waste authority instructions 6 WARNING If the Power Cord 34 of this Paint Sprayer is dam aged it must be replaced only by a qualified service technician PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY The manufacturer and or distributor has provided the p...

Page 13: ...mproper distance from workpiece 2 Too much air pressure 3 Move moderately and parallel 1 Adjust distance 2 Reduce air pressure 3 Fluid tip leakage Dirty tip 1 Tight packing nut 2 Broken fluid needle spring 3 Worn or damaged tip 4 Clean tip 1 Loosen packing nut 2 Replace fluid needle spring 3 Replace tip and or needle 4 Air leaking from air cap Dirty air valve and or seat 1 Sticking air valve 2 Dam...

Page 14: ...according to 2 manufacturer s instructions Adjust Air Control Lever 13 3 Air pressure is too high 1 Not enough fluid 2 Fluid Control Screw 19 open 3 too much Adjust Air Control Lever 13 1 Refill Cup 27 2 Partially close Fluid Control 3 Screw 19 Air Nozzle 4 plugged 1 Air Nozzle 4 loose or dirty 2 Seat Dried material on fluid tip 3 Clean Air Nozzle 4 1 Clean and tighten 2 Use a non metallic point t...

Page 15: ...le 21 Gasket 4 Air Nozzle 22 Top Cover 5 Air Cap Screw 23 Cup Gasket 6 Trigger 24 Lower Cover 7 Bolt 25 Screw 8 Locking Plate 26 Material Suction Tube 9 Cowskin Ring 27 Cup 10 O Ring 28 Nut 11 Fluid Packing Nut 29 Gun Body 12 O Ring 30 Air Hose Connector 13 Air Control Lever 31 Air Hose 14 Seal Screw 32 Motor 15 Needle Valve Seat 33 Power Switch 16 Fluid Needle 34 Power Cord 17 Locking Plate 35 Sh...

Page 16: ...in lieu of all other warranties express or implied including the warranties of merchantability and fitness To take advantage of this warranty the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the com plaint must accompany the merchandise If our inspection verifies the defect we will ei ther repair or replace the product at o...

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