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OPERATION
USE
Substances that can be sprayed
Water-based and solvent-based paints, varnish, primer, 2-component paint, clear varnish, automotive
paint, surface finish and wood treatment agents.
Substances that cannot be sprayed
Emulsion paints, acidic or basic paints.
Before use
Thin the substance to be sprayed. Guideline values are given in the table below.
Viscosity measuring
1.
Stir the substance to be sprayed well before
measuring.
2.
Fill up the viscosity cup by dipping it into the
substance.
3.
Measure how many seconds it takes for the
substance to run out.
Viscosity table
Substance
Run out time (s)
Solvent-based primer
25
–40
Solvent-based varnish/paint
15
–40
Water-based primer
25
–40
Water-based varnish/paint
20
–35
Wood preservative, stripper, oil
No thinner
Disinfectants, pesticides
No thinner
Automotive paint
20
–35
Starting
Check that the voltage indicated on the type plate corresponds to the mains supply voltage.