8
NOZZLE & NEEDLE
1.
Unscrew Air Cap (1).
2.
Remove the Air Cap (2).
3.
Completely remove Fluid Adjustment Screw (8).
4.
Remove the Spring (7).
5.
Push out the Needle (6) – do not use tools for this.
6.
Remove the Fluid Tip (4).
7.
Remove Fluid Tip Seal (5).
8.
Remove Spray Direction Plate(3).
9.
Place all of these items into a container and clean them using a brush and clean thinners.
10. Clean the inside of the gun.
11. Thoroughly dry these parts before reassembling.
12. Grease the Gland Seal (10).
13. Reassemble parts in reverse order. It is recommended fitting the Fluid Tip (4) prior to the needle.
NEVER DISPOSE OF PAINTS OR SOLVENTS INTO DRAINS. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL COUNCIL TO
ARRANGE COLLECTION OR FOR DETAILS OF NEAREST REGISTERED DISPOSAL SITE.
TURBINE UNIT
The turbine unit only requires minimal maintenance.
1.
Ensure its filter element is kept clean at all times.This is the filter underneath the main body. Disconnect
the unit from the mains, turn on side and remove foam material. This can be washed out if necessary and
replaced when dry. From time to time this filter will need replacing (part no.L0058).
2.
The turbine bearings are sealed and lubricated for life. There is no maintenance or adjustment required.
3.
Clean the turbine and hose unit with a damp cloth after use.
4.
The hose is stored by locating this into the clips on the side of the main body.
5.
The mains lead is stored by wrapping around the base of the unit and locating the plug in the space at the
back of the unit.
6.
The compartment on the top of the unit can be used for the storage of accessories.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM
CAUSE
ACTION REQUIRED
The paint runs on the item
being sprayed
Paint too diluted
Add undiluted material
Paint volume too high
Reduce the paint flow with Fluid
Adjusting Screw (8)
Moving too slowly
Increase speed of application
Gun trigger being held for too long
Release Trigger earlier
Gun too close
Increase the distance between gun and
workpiece
Paint is thin or irregular
Paint too diluted
Add undiluted material
Paint volume too low
Increase the paint flow with Fluid
Adjusting Screw (8)
Moving too fast
Reduce speed of application
Gun clogged
Clean the gun
Gun too far away
Reduce the distance between gun and
workpiece
No paint being produced
Paint too thick
Add thinner
Gun clogged
Clean the gun
Pick up tube clogged
Clean Paint Feed Tube (11)
Air hose split
Replace air Hose (15)
Grainy paint
Filter the paint
Container almost empty
Refill Container
Gun at an angle
Ensure Paint Feed Tube (11) is angled
towards paint
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