6 - ENG
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Gun does not spray
Air hose connection at compres-
sor loose
Paint cup loose
Fluid tube, fluid tip or air caps
loose, clogged or damaged
Air pressure too low
Material is too thick or needs
straining
Fluid control knob closed
Tighten and seal hose fittings with Teflon® tape if
leaks are found.
Tighten paint cup to gun.
Clean parts with solvent per instructions in the “user
maintenance” section.
Adjust regulated air pressure to 25-50 PSI.
Thin material according to manufacturer’s instruc-
tions and strain material using a paint strainer or
cheesecloth.
Adjust fluid control knob.
Material sags or runs
Material improperly thinned
Movement of gun is too slow
Gun held too close to work sur-
face
Thin material according to manufacturer’s instruc-
tions.
Move at a moderate pace, parallel to surface.
Keep the gun 6 to 9 inches from the work surface.
Spray pattern is distorted Fluid tip partly blocked
Clogged air cap
Material is too thick or needs
straining
Gun not held at right angle to
paint surface
Spray pattern adjustment knob
partially closed
Fluid control too heavy
Clean fluid tip and air cap
Clean air cap
Thin material according to manufacturer’s instruc-
tions and strain material using a paint strainer or
cheesecloth.
Hold gun parallel to the paint surface.
Turn spray pattern adjustment knob counterclock-
wise.
Adjust fluid control knob.
Spray pattern flutters
Paint cup loose
Packing dry, worn or loose
Material is too thick or needs
straining
Paint cup is empty
Tighten paint cup.
Lubricate and or tighten
Thin material according to manufacturer’s instruc-
tions and strain material using a paint strainer or
cheesecloth.
Fill paint cup.
Spray pattern is split
Fluid control too lean
Air pressure too high
Spray pattern adjustment knob
open too far
Adjust fluid control knob.
Adjust regulated air pressure to 25-50 PSI.
Turn spray pattern adjustment knob clockwise.
USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
2. Apply light machine oil to to the leather packing. This will help prevent air leakage. If air leakage continues after
application of oil, the packing is probably worn out and should be replaced. The gun’s packing and o-rings will be
damaged by leaving the spray gun assembly immersed in solvent over extended periods.
