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308-664

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Installation/Operation

System Requirements

WARNING

Keep the wallet-sized warning card provided with
this gun with the operator at all times. The card
contains important treatment information should an
injection injury occur. Additional cards are available
at no charge from Graco Inc.

WARNING

Be sure your system has a bleed-type master air
valve (pneumatic pumps only) and a pressure drain
valve. These accessories help reduce the risk of
serious bodily injury, including fluid injection,
splashing in the eyes or on the skin, or injury from
moving parts, if you are adjusting or repairing the
pump or gun.

1. The bleed-type master air valve (air-powered

pumps only) relieves air trapped between this
valve and the pump after the air regulator is shut
off. Trapped air can cause the pump to cycle
unexpectedly.

2. The pressure drain valve assists in relieving fluid

pressure in the displacement pump, hose and gun:
triggering the gun to relieve pressure may not be
sufficient.

3. Strain the fluid you are spraying if it contains

particles which could clog the spray tip.

Grounding

To reduce the risk of static sparking, ground the spray-
er and all other spray equipment used or located in the
spray area. Check your local electrical code for de-
tailed grounding instructions for your area and type of
equipment.

WARNING

INJECTION HAZARD

The system pressure must be manually
relieved to prevent the system from
starting or spraying accidentally. Fluid

under high pressure can be injected through the
skin and cause serious injury. To reduce the risk of
an injury from injection, splashing fluid, or moving
parts, follow the 

Pressure Relief Procedure

whenever you:

are instructed to relieve the pressure,

stop spraying,

check or service any of the system equipment,

or install or clean the spray tip.

Pressure Relief Procedure

1.  Engage the gun safety latch.

2.  Turn the ON/OFF switch to OFF.

3.  Unplug the power supply cord.

4. Disengage the gun safety latch. Hold a metal part

of the gun firmly to a grounded metal pail. Trigger

the gun to relieve pressure.

5.  Engage the gun safety latch.

6.  Open the system pressure drain valve. Leave the

pressure drain valve open until you are ready to

spray again.

If you suspect that the spray tip or hose is completely
clogged, or that pressure has not been fully relieved
after following the steps above, VERY SLOWLY loos-
en the tip guard retaining nut or hose end coupling to
relieve pressure gradually, then loosen completely.
Now clear the tip or hose obstruction.

How to Use the Gun Trigger Safety

1. To engage the gun trigger safety, turn the latch

counterclockwise toward the handle until the
detent of the latch locks on and the pin is at a right
angle with the gun body. See Fig. 1.

2. To disengage the gun trigger safety, turn the latch

clockwise away from the handle to unlock the
detent of the latch and turn the pin 180

 from the

gun body.

Fig. 1

ENGAGED

DISENGAGED

05964

PIN

LATCH

Summary of Contents for 238-352

Page 1: ...KEEP FOR REFERENCE Contractor ST Airless Spray Gun 3600 psi 252 bar MAXIMUM WORKING PRESSURE Model 238 352 Series A Includes RAC DripLess Guard 515 size SwitchTip and 4 finger trigger GRACO INC P O B...

Page 2: ...purpose If you are not sure call your Graco distributor Do not alter or modify this equipment Check equipment daily Repair or replace worn or damaged parts immediately Do not exceed the maximum workin...

Page 3: ...you stop spraying Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure on page 5 if the spray tip clogs and before cleaning checking or servicing the equipment Tighten all fluid connections before operating the equip...

Page 4: ...n the spray area Extinguish all open flames or pilot lights in the spray area Do not smoke in the spray area Do not turn on or off any light switch in the spray area while operating or if fumes are pr...

Page 5: ...re must be manually relieved to prevent the system from starting or spraying accidentally Fluid under high pressure can be injected through the skin and cause serious injury To reduce the risk of an i...

Page 6: ...If adjusting the pressure does not give a good spray pattern follow the Pressure Relief Proce dure on page 5 and then try another tip size 8 Use a full open full close triggering action Hold the gun a...

Page 7: ...ith Standard Flat Tip and Guard 1 Lock the gun trigger safety open the pressure drain valve CAUTION Never soak the entire gun in solvent Prolonged exposure to solvent can ruin the packings 2 Remove th...

Page 8: ...and spray tip 3 Start the sprayer and adjust it to the lowest pressure 4 Aim the gun into a grounded metal pail while holding it firmly to the pail Trigger the gun If the fluid emitted is not diffused...

Page 9: ...Soak and clean the parts 3 Put the pump intake in a grounded pail of water or solvent 4 Start the pump at its lowest pressure 5 Trigger the gun into the original pail When water or solvent appears rel...

Page 10: ...20 25 ft lb 27 34 N m 4 If the gun handle 6 was removed hand tighten it into the fluid housing 26 it should fit easily 5 Adjust the needle before using the gun Procedure below 6 Be sure the trigger g...

Page 11: ...ent 4 Remove swivel 15 guard retainer 42 and cushion o ring 43 5 Save guard retainer and cushion o ring 05968 Fig 10 6 12 42 43 15 Reassembly 1 Clean internal thread of handle 6 2 Install guard retain...

Page 12: ...12 308 664 Parts Drawing 06045 41 40 12 5 42 16 20 18 21 22 23 26 32 37 1 31 33 1 Included with 1 Model 238 352 Series A 1 Purchase separately 1 1 6 43 15 44 17...

Page 13: ...ENT 1 standard 50 mesh 20 179 763 SPRING 1 21 179 722 SPRING RETAINER color coded blue for standard 50 mesh filter 1 22 179 733 GASKET 1 23 191 244 END CAP 1 26 190 973 FLUID HOUSING 1 31 105 334 LOCK...

Page 14: ...ds is included with every Graco airless gun 237 859 RACR DripLesst Guard Order SwitchTip separately See your distributor for available sizes 220 222 Standard DripLesst Tip Guard Order flat tip separat...

Page 15: ...470g Inlet 1 4 npsm m swivel Maximum Material Temperature 120 F 50 C Sound Data Sound Pressure Level 78 dB A Sound Power Level 87 dB A Measured while spraying waterbase paint gravity 1 36 through a 51...

Page 16: ...uipment will be returned to the original purchaser transportation prepaid If inspection of the equipment does not disclose any defect in material or workmanship repairs will be made at a reasonable ch...

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