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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 Needle and Fluid Tip ensure the Spray Gun has been flushed through with water or the 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 closed plastic bag to prevent the paint
from drying.
• Remove the Paint Container (12).
• Pour any leftover paint into its 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).
• It is recommended that you push the trigger forward to help release the Fluid Tip (5).
• Using the Needle and Fluid Tip Tool - pincer end A (1) remove the Fluid Tip (5).
• Insert the Needle and Fluid Tip end B (1) into the inner tube and unscrew the Needle anticlockwise, then pull to release the Needle (7).
• Place all of these items into a container and clean, then 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.
• Ensure the Air Cap Ring (2) is fully tightened and the Fluid Tip (5) is pushed into place so that the 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 can be found in the base of the motor unit (Fig.2) and end face (Fig.3).
IMPORTANT:
Each Needle is manufactured to fit the size of the corresponding Fluid Tip. Do not try to fit a 2.0 mm Needle to a 3.0 mm Fluid Tip.
Fig.8
Fig.9
HINT:
HVLP technology produces warm air through the Air Cap (3) allowing the paint to dry quicker which can enhance the final effect.
HINT:
Make sure the Pick-Up Tube (11) is properly oriented towards the handle for ceilings and away from the handle for floors.
The most commonly used technique for painting a large surface is the ‘criss-cross’ technique, i.e. you apply the product in a horizontal strips and
then cross over these strips by applying the product in a vertical strips (Fig.7).
1) To achieve a horizontal strip adjust the Spray Direction Plate (4) to the vertical position, pull the trigger and move your arm
across to the right.
2) When you get to the end of the line, release the trigger for a moment and apply the product in the opposite direction
just beneath the line you have sprayed.
3) Next, to achieve a vertical strip adjust the Spray Direction Plate (4) to the horizontal position, pull the trigger and move your
arm up and down over the horizontal strips you just have sprayed.
Through gradual movement of the Spray Direction Plate (4) between Horizontal, Vertical and Round spray pattern you can vary the width of the
pattern (Fig.6).
HINT:
To obtain the best results always keep your Spray Gun level and at an equal distance from the object you are spraying, ideally 25-30cm
(10“-12”) (Fig.8/9). Let your arm control the movement rather than your wrist (Fig.8/9). This will help give you an even paint distribution.
Fig.7
Fig.7
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
SPRAY GUN
FLUID TIP AND NEEDLE
