ADJUSTING OR REPLACING WORN PACKING WASHER:
1. If PTFE Packing #19 becomes worn or loose it must be tightened or replaced.
2. You will need a small screwdriver to remove or tighten the Packing Nut #19.
3. When replacing your PTFE Packing press packing onto the Packing Nut #19. Use a small screwdriver
to tighten packing nut into shell until it is tight then back out one-half turn, may vary.
4. Now insert needle - you should feel a slight resistance. If too loose or too tight adjust the packing nut
with screwdriver until you feel some slight resistance.
5. Now completely re-assemble guts of airbrush.
CLEANING THE AIRBRUSH:
1. Paint passes from the bottle connection forward so the trigger area back will most likely not need
cleaning.
2.
You can back flush the paint into your bottle by covering the Needle Protector with your finger and then pressing
down on the trigger and pulling slightly back. This forces paint from the fluid passage back into the bottle.
Never use open cup for back flushing.
3. In between color changes or before storing the airbrush attach bottle with appropriate cleaner and spray into
sink until it runs clear.
4. Remove needle and wipe clean then replace.
5. If paint has dried, you can remove the front tip and head for soaking, or you can soak just the front of the
airbrush in cleaner.
6. Use cleaner for the material you are spraying. Keep trigger area dry if soaking.
PERSONAL SETTINGS:
1. Needle Adjustment Sleeve - Used to increase or decrease spring tension for the trigger pull back.
Thread into the shell until the trigger stroke feels comfortable. Threading in until it stops can cause
the trigger to jam.
2. Line Adjustment Assembly - Used to preset paint flow. When rotated clockwise the trigger will retract
opening the fluid passage. This allows a set paint flow when only pushing down on the trigger.
TROUBLESHOOTING:
Bubbling in cup:
1. VLH Head #2 needs to be wrench tightened
Skipping or spitting:
1. Paint too thick -Reduce with thinner
2. Tip not seated -Tighten VLH Head with wrench
3. Tip split or damaged Needle -Replace tip or needle
4. Needle or tip dirty -Clean and replace
5. Air pressure too low -Increase pressure or thin paint further (20 or more PSI to spray most paints)
Airbrush not spraying:
1. Clogged Tip -Remove tip and clean
2. Needle not moving -Tighten needle locknut
3. Loose VLH Head - Wrench tighten
4. Low air pressure -Increase pressure (need 20 or more PSI to spray most paints)
5. Bottle vent hole plugged -Use needle or pin to clear air hole
Sprays double line or heavy to one side:
1. Split tip or bent needle - Replace
2. Dirty tip or needle - Remove and clean
3. Tip not centered in head - Remove head and clean airbrush and tip seat then reassemble. Use
wrench for head
Jammed trigger or poor trigger motion:
1. Adjust Needle Adj. Sleeve - Screw or unscrew the sleeve to lessen or increase tension on trigger
2. Paint leaking to trigger area -
Remove guts of airbrush and slightly tighten packing or replace if needed
3. Lubricate needle and trigger -
Apply lubricant to needle shaft and trigger slot area
WARNING:
Spray materials may be harmful if inhaled or
allowed to come into contact with the skin or eyes. Consult
the product label and material safety data sheet supplied for
the spray material. Follow all safety precautions.
CAUTION:
Well Ventilated Area Required to remove fumes, dust or
overspray.
Maximum Air Pressure 75 P.S.I.
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