Powermate spray gun, Instruction Manual

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4 - ENG
OPERA
OPERA
TING INSTRUCTIONS
TING INSTRUCTIONS
TYPICAL
TYPICAL
INST
INST
ALLA
ALLA
TION
TION
Before Spraying
1. As a standard practice, drain water from the air compressor
tank and air lines prior to use each day (reference your
compressor operators manual for detailed instructions).
NOTE: Failure to install appropriate water/oil removal
equipment may result in damage to the spray gun or
workpiece (see Figure 1).
2. Install a 1/4” NPT female connector (not included) onto the
air inlet port on the tool (see Figure 2).
Note: Use Teflon®
Tape on all threaded connections.
3. Attach air supply line to 1/4 NPS air inlet.
4. Start the compressor and set the regulator to 25-50 PSI.
NOTE: Be sure there is sufficient hose connected
between the gun and air supply to comfortably reach
the work surface.
This spray gun is designed to operate
best at pressures between 25-50 PSI.
Never attempt to operate this spray gun at pressures in excess of 50 PSI.
5. Mix material according to the manufacutrer’s instructions, adding thinner if needed. Mixture should be
smooth and easily pourable. Lumps or foreign objects should be removed by straining through a suitable
paint filter or cheesecloth.
6. Remove the paint cup from the paint gun by turning the cup lid clamp clockwise to loosen. Rotate the cup
counterclockwise to release it from the cover.
NOTE: If using the spray gun for the first time, fill the
paint cup with thinner and spray into a grounded metal waste container to flush the gun and cup of
any impurities that may have accumulated during assembly and shipping.
7. Fill the paint cup about 3/4 full.
8. Attach the paint cup to the gun by placing the cover onto the paint cup making sure the grooves in the cover
are latched onto the pegs on the side of the paint cup. Handtighten the cup lid clamp by turning it
counterclockwise. Do not block the vent hole on the cup cover.
Spraying Instructions
1. Begin spraying. Hold the gun about 6 to 9 inches from the work surface
and while moving the gun from side to side, depress the trigger to begin
applying material. To avoid blobs, runs and lap marks, keep the gun in
motion at all times before, after and while the trigger is depressed (see
Figure 3). When spraying from the left to right, use the vertical pattern and
when spraying from the top to bottom, use the horizontal pattern. Practice
painting on a piece of scrap material or cardboard until the test coating
results are acceptable, making adjustments as follows:
a. Spray pattern adjustment knob (see Figure 2) - for a full pattern, turn
the knob in a counterclockwise direction and for a round pattern, turn
the knob clockwise. This knob is used to create the proper pattern of
paint as it is sprayed from the spray gun.
Key Description Key Description Key Description Key Description
A Air hose D In-line Oiler G Quick Coupler J Female Connector
B In-line Filter E Air Hose H Male Connector K Spray Gun
C Tee Fitting F Whip Hose I Air Tool
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3