GETTING STARTED
Prepare the surface to be painted
First class results depend largely on surface preparation.
- Remove flaking paint.
- Wash down to remove grease.
- Sand to provide a smooth surface.
- Remove dust.
Touch up any bare spots with primer or undercoat. Mask
off with paper and adhesive tape on any sections which
are not to be painted.
Alternatively, use a handheld mask made from metal or
stiff cardboard. Cover nearby objects and furniture with
a painter's drop sheet.
If painting outdoors, choose a still day to avoid paint
spray being carried and dust being blown onto the
freshly painted surface. Cover nearby objects. A mask is
necessary on many occasions to prevent overspray
falling onto previously painted surfaces. It can easily be
constructed from tin or stout cardboard, and enables a
clean cut-off effect to be obtained.
Set up the blower unit
Uncoil the power lead and plug into the power point or
extension lead. See back page for storage of power cord.
Switch on at the outlet but leave the blower unit itself
switched off.
Place the blower unit so that the exhaust air from the
grill at the back will not blow on the surface
being painted.
Keep the blower away from the paint fumes and dust.
GETTING STARTED
Most domestic paints are
supplied at brushing
consistency and must be
thinned before spraying.
(Stir in tinters before thinning).
Stir the paint until thoroughly
mixed using a scooping action
with a flat stick such as an old
school ruler.
Test the consistency as follows:
Completely submerge the thinning cup in the paint.
Lift clear of the surface and note the time in seconds that
it takes the full cup to drain.
The time should be about 30 to 35 seconds. If the time is
less than 30 seconds no thinning is required. If more
than 35 seconds, thin the paint to the required
consistency, by adding the correct thinner,
a small
amount at a time.
Note: If the paint used is extremely viscous it is
important to check with the paint manufacturer to
ascertain the level to which the paint can be thinned.
Make sure the thinner is well mixed in before checking
the consistency.
Strain the paint
After thinning, strain the paint
through a fine metal sieve or
nylon stocking to remove
particles which could block
the spray gun.
(Do not use paints with
loose fibres).
Fill the paint container
Check the paint container
is clean.
Fill to the shoulder level and
screw tightly onto the spray gun.
- Take extreme care and ensure no solvent can get into the unit.
- The unit must be switched off and unplugged while cleaning.
- Do not use if the unit is dropped or has been involved in an
accidental fall.
- Do not tamper with electrical motor, switch wiring or plug.
- Do not poke fingers or object through hose outlet, air intake
or exhaust.
USING VOLATILE FLAMMABLE SOLVENTS
- Extreme care must be take when using volatile flammable solvents
and the following instructions must be adhered to.
- Do not spray near naked flame.
- Do not spray in a confined place.
- No spills are splashed on the the gun or blower unit.
- Always keep the blower unit, the air intake & exhaust area away
from the spray area.
- Only use solvent recommended by the paint suppliers & always
follow the instructions of the manufacturer.
- Always recap the solvent container.
- Do not store solvent with gun.
WARNING
- Never hold the gun horizontally or it may allow paint or solvent to
run down the hose and get into the blower unit.
- Ensure the air intake & exhaust is not restricted or blocked eg: Do
not place the air intake & exhaust against the wall. Do not cover the
air intake & exhaust.
- Never spray the blower unit with the paint or solvent.
- To minimize entry of the paint or solvent into the blower unit always
place the intake & exhaust away from from the area to be painted.
- When refilling the paint container always ensure no spills or splashes
on the gun or blower unit.
- When cleaning the unit never spray the blower unit with the
cleaning agent.
- Ensure adequate ventilation at all time when using the unit.
- Always use a respirator when spraying toxic paint.
- Never immerse the gun or the blower unit into the cleaning agent.
- Ensure the unit is turned off and unplugged before commencing
cleaning. Wipe the excess paint from the gun, blower unit &
corrugated hose using a cloth lightly soaked in solvent.
- Do not use the unit until it is completely dry.
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