Ryobi SSP300, Operator'S Manual

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10 — English
MAINTENANCE
CLEANING THE SPRAYER FOR STORAGE
See Figure 9, page 13.
When you’ve finished your project and are ready to store the
sprayer, a thorough cleaning and lubrication is recommended.

Unplug the sprayer.

Remove the paint container.

If you haven’t already done so, return any unused paint
or stain to its original container.
 Fill the paint container with lukewarm water (for water
based paints) or non-flammable solvent (for oil-based
paints or varnish), or any other non-flammable paint
thinner (following the use of oil-based products).
NOTE: For best results, clean the container first.
 Reinstall the paint container.

Plug in the sprayer.
 Spray the solution onto a piece of cardboard or other
scrap material. Continue spraying until all the solution is
used.

Unplug the sprayer.

Remove the paint container.

Remove the suction tube and filter.

Remove the installed spray tip by loosening the metal
collar and turning the tip guard counterclockwise.

Remove the atomizer valve assembly and tip saddle. If
the tip saddle is difficult to remove, you may use the end
of the spray tip to push it out.

Remove the locking nut by turning it counterclockwise.

Slide the pump housing assembly/container lid forward
off the sprayer.

Pull the piston and spring off the pump housing.

Using the provided cleaning brush and a solution
determined by the last type of paint or stain sprayed,
clean all of the above parts thoroughly.
NOTE: Make sure to scrub thoroughly inside the pump
housing opening so that no paint or stain material is left
behind.
 Clean the vent hole in the pump housing using a
straightened paper clip or toothpick.
To reassemble:
 Place a line of lubricant on the piston.
NOTE: Once the provided lubricant has been used,
vegetable oil may be substituted.
 Slide the spring back onto the piston.

Insert the piston and spring assembly inside the back of
the pump housing.

Replace the pump housing assembly/container lid into
the sprayer.

Replace the locking nut on the sprayer housing by
pushing in while rotating clockwise to secure.

Insert the atomizer valve assembly and tip saddle into
the pump housing front opening.
NOTE: The atomizer valve assembly can be used to guide
the tip saddle into the tip guard.

Replace the spray tip and rotate the tip guard clockwise
to secure.

Reinstall the suction tube and filter.

Reinstall the paint container.

The sprayer is now ready to be stored.
REPLACING THE ATOMIZER VALVE ASSEMBLY
See Figure 10, page 13.
The atomizer valve causes the paint or stain material to spin
as it comes out of the sprayer. After 7 to 10 gallons of paint
or stain, the atomizer valve may no longer produce a good
spray pattern and may need to be replaced.
To replace:

Unplug the sprayer.
 Rotate the tip guard counterclockwise and remove.

Remove the atomizer valve assembly and discard.
NOTE:
Do not discard the tip or tip saddle.

Install the new atomizer valve assembly.
NOTE:
If the tip saddle is not installed, the paint sprayer
will not work.

Replace the spray tip and tip guard and rotate clockwise
to secure.