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PROBLEM
CAUSE
ACTION REQUIRED
The paint runs or sags
Paint too diluted
Add undiluted paint
Paint output too high
Reduce the paint output by turning
Fluid Control Adjuster clockwise
Moving too slowly
Increase speed of application
Spray trigger held too long
Release Trigger sooner
Spray Gun too close
Increase the distance between the
Spray Gun and the work-piece
Paint is too thin or
irregular
Paint too diluted
Add undiluted paint
Paint output too low
Increase the paint output by turning
Fluid Control Adjuster counter
clockwise
Moving too fast
Reduce speed of application
Spray Gun clogged
Clean the Spray Gun
Spray Gun too far away
Move the Spray Gun closer to the
work-piece
No paint being released Paint too thick
Dilute
Fluid tip clogged
Clean the Fluid Tip
Pick-up tube clogged
Clean Pick-Up Tube
Air hose split
Replace Air Hose
Air feed tube split
Replace Air Feed Tube
Grainy Paint
Filter the paint
Paint container almost empty
Refill Paint Container
Spray Gun at an angle
Check that the Pick-Up Tube is pointing
towards the paint
Filter - Clogged
Remove/replace cup filter
Paint leaking from the
gland nut in front of the
trigger
Gland seal not attached or
the wrong way round or not
tight enough. Over time the
gland seal will wear and need
adjusting
Reattach the Gland Seal and retighten
Gland Nut. To check the gland nut is
correctly fitted you will need a small
adjustable wrench. Pull the Trigger
back and gradually tighten the Gland
Nut but by turning it clockwise until the
Needle is not free to move when the
Trigger is released
Too much paint in the
area
You move your wrist
Move your forearm instead
