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Shutdown

1. Lock the spray gun off.
2. Turn the PRIME/SPRAY knob to PRIME.
3. Turn the motor switch to OFF (O) and unplug the sprayer.
4. For latex materials only, pour 1/2 cup water slowly on the

top of the paint to prevent the paint from drying.

5. Wrap the spray gun assembly in a damp cloth and place it

in a plastic bag. Seal the bag shut.

6. Place the sprayer in a safe place out of the sun for short-

term storage.

Startup

1. Remove the gun from the plastic bag.
2. Stir the water into the paint for latex materials. Remove

the seal from the paint bucket and stir the paint for all
other materials.

3. Check to be sure that the PRIME/SPRAY knob is set to

PRIME.

4. Plug sprayer in and turn the motor switch to ON.
5. Turn the PRIME/SPRAY knob to SPRAY.

6. Test the sprayer on a practice piece and begin spraying.

Long-term Storage (16 + hours)

Special clean up instructions for use with flammable
solvents:

IMPORTANT

• ALWAYS FLUSH SPRAY GUN AT LEAST ONE (1)

HOSE LENGTH AWAY FROM SPRAY PUMP.

• If collecting flushed solvents in one (1) gallon metal

container, place it into an empty five (5) gallon metal
container, then flush.

• Area must be free of vapors.

• Follow all cleanup instructions.

Cleaning the Suction Tube

1. Lock the spray gun off.
2. Turn the PRIME/SPRAY knob to PRIME

3. Turn the motor switch to OFF and unplug the sprayer.

4. Remove the suction tube from the paint and hold it above a

bucket of water or solvent. Leave the return tube in the paint
bucket.

Do not use mineral spirits or paint thinner on latex paint,
or the mixture will turn into a jelly-like substance which is
difficult to remove.

5. Plug the sprayer in and turn the motor switch to ON.

6. Trigger the gun to relieve pressure and lock the gun.
7. Remove the spray tip assembly and place it into a

container of water or appropriate solvent for the type of

CAUTION

NOTE: If spraying with latex paint, use warm soapy

water for cleaning. If using oil or alkyd-based
paints, use mineral spirits or paint thinner.

WARNING

material with which you are spraying.

8. Place the attached suction tube and return tube into a

container of water or appropriate solvent for the type of
material with which you are spraying.

9. Let the water or solvent circulate for 2-3 minutes to flush

paint out of the pump, the suction tube and the return tube.

Cleaning the Paint Hose

1. To save paint left in the hose,

release the gun trigger lock, place
the gun body with the spray tip
removed against the paint
container, and carefully trigger the
gun into the container.

2. Turn the PRIME/SPRAY knob to

SPRAY.

3. As soon as the water or solvent starts to come into the

bucket, release the trigger.

4. Change to clean water or solvent and continue circulating

for another 5 minutes to thoroughly clean the hose, pump
and spray gun.

5. Turn the PRIME/SPRAY knob to PRIME.
6. Trigger the gun to remove any pressure which may still be

in the hose.

7. Lock the spray gun off.
8. Turn the motor switch to OFF.
9. Cover the paint container and set it aside.

Cleaning the Gun

1. Remove the spray gun from paint hose using a wrench.
2. Remove the filter housing from the gun. Place the gun

and the filter assembly into a container of water or solvent
to soak.