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Unpacking Your Spray Gun
Ensure that all parts of your spray gun are present and in good condition.
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If any part is missing, or damaged, have such parts replaced before
attempting to use this tool.
Using Your Spray Gun
Paint preparation
Before use, paint must be prepared to the proper viscosity (stains do not
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require preparation).
Dip the viscosity cup (7) into the paint and lift out. Measure the time
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taken for the cup to drain fully.
Refer to the table below for proper draining times. If the paint drains too
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slowly, it requires thinning.
Only mix a small quantity of paint at a time, always recheck viscosity
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before refilling spray gun.
Filling the spray gun
CAUTION:
Ensure that the spray gun is disconnected from the mains power
supply before filling.
To remove the fluid container (5), rotate anticlockwise and pull away from
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the body of the spray gun.
Pour the paint or stain (of proper viscosity) into the fluid cup, and carefully
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reattach to body of spray gun.
Adjustment
It is highly recommended that you practice on scrap material to
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determine the optimum spray gun settings before use.
The regulator knob (3) controls the rate at which the fluid is sprayed.
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Proper regulator knob setting, spraying distance, and speed of movement
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are crucial to achieving a good quality finish.
Spraying
The surface to be sprayed must always be properly cleaned and dried
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before starting work. Areas that you wish to keep clean should be
masked off.
To start spraying, squeeze the trigger switch (4).
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To stop spraying, release the trigger switch (4).
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Always hold the gun level, and at 90˚ to the work surface. The correct
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spraying distance will depend on the setting of the regulator knob.
The most effective way to spray vertical surfaces is to use an overlapping
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zig-zag pattern. To even out application, recover vertical zig-zags with
horizontal zig-zags.
If you wish to spray non-vertical surfaces, attach the angled nozzle
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extension supplied. This will allow you to hold the gun level as you spray.
Apply paint or stain in thin coats. Allow time to dry between coats.
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Clean spray gun thoroughly as soon as you have finished spraying.
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Maintenance
Cleaning
Remove the plug from the mains power supply before carrying out any
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maintenance or cleaning.
Do not immerse the spray gun in water, or use flammable cleaning
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agents.
Remove the fluid container (5), and pour unused paint or stain back into
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container.
Clean the fluid cup thoroughly, using warm water or thinners.
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Pour a small quantity of warm water or thinners into the fluid container,
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and reattach to the spray gun.
Reconnect to mains power supply. Spray the water or thinners against
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scrap material, until only clear fluid is ejected. Disconnect from mains
power supply.
Unscrew the nozzle guard (2), and nozzle (1), from the spray gun.
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Withdraw the piston assembly and clean all parts thoroughly.
Use the cleaning pin (6) to remove any paint from inside the nozzle.
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Allow to dry, and reassemble.
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Storage
Store this spray gun in a dry place, where it will not be subjected to
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freezing temperatures.
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Nozzle
2
Nozzle guard
3
Regulator knob
4
Trigger switch
5
Fluid container
6
Cleaning pin
7
Viscosity cup
8
Nozzle extension
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Valve
Product Familiarisation
Product
Draining Time
Water based paint
20 -25 secs
Primers
24 - 28 secs
Varnish
20 - 25 secs
Enamels
18 - 22 secs
Wood sealers
28 - 35 secs
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