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OPERA
TING INSTRUCTIONS
OPERA
TING INSTRUCTIONS
10. After flushing the air brush unit completely with the proper solvent, spray any remaining solvent through
the nozzle until clear solvent sprays from the end of the air brush tip.
IMPORTANT:
All paints used with this air brush are fast drying by design and can damage your tool if they
are not flushed immediately.
IMPORTANT:
The pressure for atomization is controlled by the regulator on the air brush compressor. The
amount of fluid is adjusted by the finger lever pull length, the paint viscosity, and the air pressure.
IMPORTANT:
To avoid cross-threading, all air brush parts should be screwed in hand tight initially. If the
parts cannot easily be turned by hand, be sure that you have the correct parts, unscrew, realign, and try
again. Never use excessive force in matching parts.
IMPORTANT:
The 5cc metal cup
(17)
has two uses. It is used for excess thinned paint, and also for solvent
when it is time to clean the air brush.
IMPORTANT:
The metal hook
(18)
can be attached to a solid surface and used to hang the air brush when
it is not being used.
IMPORTANT:
Use this air brush compressor only with air brushes; do not use this compressor with any
other type of equipment.
11. When finished using and cleaning the air compressor, turn its power switch off. Release any remaining
air in a safe fashion and disconnect the air brush. Briefly depress the water drain valve
(19)
to empty the
unit of water after each use.
12. Store the air compressor in a clean, dry, safe location out of reach of children and other unauthorized
people.
PAINTING PROCEDURE
Be sure that the workpiece is clean and free of dust,
grease, etc. Mask off any area not to be painted. Hang or
place small pieces (such as models) on a pedestal or stand
so all paintable areas are easily accessible (a stand may be
built from an ordinary wire coat hanger, or bottle, etc.).
Hold the air brush nozzle about 6” (15 cm) from the
workpiece. Use short strokes, moving the air brush at a
steady rate, parallel to the work surface.
(fig. 4)
To achieve full coverage, first apply a light coat, then let paint dry and apply another coat. Repeat until
desired coverage is achieved. Do not try for complete coverage with one pass.
Fig. 4
TRIGGERING EXERCISES
IMPORTANT:
Use cardboard or newspaper to perform
triggering exercises.
Exercise 1 - Spraying
A steady, constant motion produces the best results. Start
motion before pressing the trigger, follow through with
motion after releasing the trigger as shown in
fig. 4
.
Be sure to keep the air brush parallel to the work surface
when painting. If the air brush motion is moved in an arc
or the motion is unsteady, the paint finish will be uneven.
(fig. 5)
Exercise 2 - Position and Density Control
1. Lightly pencil a grid of 1/2" (1.25 cm) squares on a
piece of paper.
2. Use diluted india ink or water-soluble materials for this
exercise. Hold the air brush approximately 1/2" (1.25
cm) away from paper and spray small dots on the
intersecting lines.
(fig. 6)
3. After placement is accurately achieved, enlarge dot
size by allowing more material to flow through the air
brush and by increasing the distance between the air
brush and the paper.
(fig. 7)
Fig. 5
INCORRECT
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
WARNING!
Before spraying, make sure that the needle chucking nut (15) is hand tightened firmly around the fluid needle.
Never
hand loosen the needle chucking nut during the operation
, which will result in no material flow at your next spray.
CAUTION!
• This air brush features a dual action finger lever. Press the finger lever (13) downward ONLY to begin air flow for air
dusting on work surface if needed, then draw back slowly/gently on the finger lever till fluid comes out of the nozzle.
• Do not pull the finger lever straight back. Both actions are required for proper operation of the air brush.
