Type of paint
Cleaning
Water-based paint
Clean with water
Oil-based paint
Clean with appropriate thinners e.g. White Spirit
HINT:
Before removing or re-inserting the Fluid Needle (7) and Fluid Tip (5) ensure the Spray Gun has been flushed through with water or the
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appropriate thinners so the inner tube is clean.
HINT:
The cleaning operation can take you less than 5 minutes. If taking a break, leave the Spray Gun in a plastic bag to prevent the paint from
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drying.
HINT:
Do not leave thinners or paint for prolonged periods within the Spray Gun when not spraying. Once cleaned with appropriate thinners, rinse
through with warm soapy water and then with cold water.
• Remove the Paint Container (12).
• Pour any leftover paint into its own container so that it can be used for the future. Pull the trigger to allow paint to run out of the Pick-Up Tube (11).
• Pour a quantity of the respective thinners into the Paint Container (12), shake the Spray Gun lightly, reassemble the Spray Gun, then spray this
liquid though the Spray Gun. Repeat this until the thinners being sprayed is coming through with no traces of paint.
• Clean any traces of paint off the outside of the Spray Gun.
• Clean the Paint Container Seal (10).
• Unscrew Air Cap Ring (2).
• Remove Air Cap (3).
• Remove Spray Direction Plate (4).
• Using Needle and Fluid Tip Tool - pincer end A (1) remove Fluid Tip (5).
• Insert Needle and Fluid Tip end B (1) into the inner tube and unscrew the Fluid Needle (7) anticlockwise, then pull to release the needle.
• Place all of these items into a container and clean using a brush and the respective thinners.
• Clean the inside of the body of the Spray Gun.
• Thoroughly dry all parts before reassembling.
• Reassemble parts in reverse order (to facilitate assembly of the Fluid Tip (5), pull the trigger back).
• Ensure the Air Cap Ring (2) is fully tightened and the Fluid Tip (5) is pushed into place so that the Fluid Needle (7) will shut off.
NB: Ensure the Spray Direction Plate (4) is free to move. If necessary loosen the Air Cap Ring (2) slightly.
• NEVER DISPOSE OF PAINTS OR SOLVENTS DOWN THE DRAIN. ALWAYS USE YOUR LOCAL WASTE COLLECTION SITE.
• The motor unit itself does not require any specific maintenance apart from checking that the Filter (14 or 16) is not clogged up (the filter can be
removed and washed). The Filter (14) can be found in the base of the motor unit and Filter (16) at the cord entry face.
IMPORTANT:
Each Fluid Needle (7) is manufactured to fit the size of the corresponding Fluid Tip (5). Do not try to fit a 2.0 mm Fluid Needle to a
3.0 mm Fluid Tip.
FOR SPRAYPACK CLEANING PLEASE REFER TO SPRAYPACK MANUAL AND SAFETY INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
CAUSE
ACTION REQUIRED
Paint too diluted
Add undiluted paint
Paint output too high
Reduce the paint output by adjusting the Paint Flow Adjuster (9)
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 too diluted
Add undiluted paint
Paint output too low
Increase the paint output by adjusting the Paint Flow Adjuster (9)
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
Paint too thick
Add thinner
Fluid Tip clogged
Clean the Fluid Tip (5)
Pick-Up Tube clogged
Clean Pick-Up Tube (11)
Air Hose split
Replace Air Hose (13 or 15)
Grainy paint
Filter the paint
Paint Container almost empty
Refill Paint Container (12)
Spray Gun at an angle such to pick-up
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air
Check that the Pick-Up Tube (11) is pointing towards the paint
Air inlet blocked
Check the condition of the Filter (14 or 16) and clean if necessary
You move your wrist
Move your forearm instead
Either too much or not enough paint
Use the Paint Flow Adjuster (9) to control the flow
PROBLEM
The paint drips onto item being
painted
Paint is too thin or irregular
No paint being released
Too much paint in an area
Application
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FOR SPRAYPACK CLEANING PLEASE REFER TO SPRAYPACK MANUAL AND SAFETY INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
SPRAY GUN
FLUID TIP AND NEEDLE
TROUBLESHOOTING
