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CONTENTS
PL4500
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SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR AIRLESS
SPRAYING ______________________________ 4
1.1 Explanation of symbols used _____________________4
1.2 Safety hazards ________________________________4
1.3 Gasoline engine safety__________________________6
1.4 Fueling (gas engine) ___________________________7
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MAIN AREAS OF APPLICATION ____________ 8
2.1 Application ___________________________________8
2.2 Coating materials ______________________________8
2.3 Glass bead dispenser kits (sold separately) _________8
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DESCRIPTION OF UNIT ___________________ 9
3.1 Airless process ________________________________9
3.2 Instruction manuals list _________________________9
3.3 Engine/pump position __________________________9
3.4 Hand brake ___________________________________9
3.5 System diagram ______________________________10
3.6 Technical data _______________________________11
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SPRAY GUN SETUP ______________________ 12
4.1 Positioning the SmartArm ______________________12
4.2 Installing the second gun kit (optional) ___________12
4.3 Adjusting the trigger tension ___________________13
4.4 Attach spray hose(s) ___________________________14
4.5 Position spray gun(s) __________________________14
4.6 Setting the trigger selector (if applicable) _________15
5 OPERATION ____________________________ 16
5.1 Setup ______________________________________16
5.2 Starting the engine ___________________________16
5.3 Preparing a new sprayer _______________________17
5.4 Preparing to paint ____________________________17
5.5 Pressure relief procedure _______________________18
5.6 Operating the front caster ______________________18
5.7 Cleaning a clogged tip _________________________18
5.8 Short term storage ____________________________19
5.9 Handling the high pressure hose ________________19
6 CLEANUP ______________________________ 20
6.1 Special cleanup instructions for use with
flammable solvents ___________________________20
6.2 Cleaning the sprayer __________________________20
6.3 Cleaning the unit from outside __________________20
6.4 Suction filter _________________________________21
6.5 Cleaning the high-pressure filter ________________21
6.6 Cleaning the airless spray gun __________________22
7 SERVICING _____________________________ 22
7.1 General servicing _____________________________22
7.2 High pressure hose ___________________________22
7.3 Basic engine maintenance______________________23
7.4 Typical wear parts ____________________________23
7.5 Troubleshooting _____________________________24
8 REPAIRS _______________________________ 25
8.1 Inlet valve pusher _____________________________25
8.2 Inlet valve ___________________________________25
8.3 Outlet valve _________________________________26
WARRANTY _________________________________ 27
SPRAY GUN POSITIONS _____________________106
TR1 STRIPING TIPS __________________________107
TR1 STRIPING TIP CHART ____________________108
ACCESSORIES ______________________________110
