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6. Allow the sprayer to run for 15–30 seconds to flush the old

solvent out through the return hose and into the metal
waste container.

7. Turn the unit off by moving the ON/OFF switch to the OFF

position.

8. Move the PRIME/SPRAY valve up to the SPRAY position.
9. Turn the unit on. Make sure the pressure is still set to

minimum with the pressure control knob turned fully
counterclockwise.

10. Unlock the gun by turning the gun trigger lock to the

unlocked position.

Ground the gun by holding it against the
edge of the metal container while flushing.
Failure to do so may lead to a static
electric discharge, which may cause a fire.

11. Trigger the gun into the metal waste

container until the old solvent is gone
and fresh solvent is coming out of the gun.

12. Lock the gun by turning the gun

trigger lock to the locked position.

13. Set down the gun and increase the

pressure by turning the pressure
control knob slowly clockwise.

14. Check the entire system for leaks.

If leaks occur, follow the “Pressure
Relief Procedure” in this manual
before tightening any fittings or hoses.

15. Follow the “Pressure Relief Procedure” in this manual

before changing from solvent to paint.

Be sure to follow the pressure relief procedure when
shutting the unit down for any purpose, including
servicing or adjusting any part of the spray system,
changing or cleaning spray tips, or preparing for cleanup.

Painting

1. Place the suction tube into a container of paint.
2. Place the return hose into a metal waste container.
3. Set the pressure to minimum by turning the pressure

control knob fully counterclockwise.

4. Move the PRIME/SPRAY valve down to the PRIME

position.

5. Turn the unit on by moving the ON/OFF switch to the ON

position.

6. Allow the sprayer to run until paint is coming through the

return hose into the metal waste container.

7. Turn the unit off by moving the ON/OFF switch to the OFF

position.

8. Remove the return hose from the waste container and

place it in its operating position above the container of
paint.

9. Move the PRIME/SPRAY valve up to the SPRAY position.

10. Turn the unit on.

11. Unlock the gun by turning the gun trigger lock to the

unlocked position.

Ground the gun by holding it against the
edge of the metal container while flushing.
Failure to do so may lead to a static
electric discharge, which may cause a fire.

WARNING

Trigger lock

in locked position.

WARNING

NOTE: Make sure that the spray gun does not have a

tip or tip guard installed.

12. Trigger the gun into the metal waste container until all air

and solvent is flushed from the spray hose and paint is
flowing freely. from the gun.

13. Lock the gun by turning the gun

trigger lock to the locked position.

14. Turn the unit off.
15. Attach tip guard and tip to the gun

as instructed by the tip guard or tip
manuals.

POSSIBLE INJECTION HAZARD. Do not spray without the
tip guard in place. Never trigger the gun unless the tip is
in either the spray or the unclog position. Always engage
the gun trigger lock before removing, replacing or
cleaning tip.

16. Turn the unit on.
17. Increase the pressure by turning the pressure control

knob slowly clockwise and test the spray pattern on a
piece of cardboard. Adjust the pressure control knob until
the spray from the gun is completely atomized. Try to
keep the pressure control knob at the lowest setting that
maintains good atomization.

Pressure Relief Procedure

1. Lock the gun by turning the gun

trigger lock to the locked position.

2. Turn the unit off by moving the

ON/OFF switch to the OFF position.

3. Set the pressure to minimum by

turning the pressure control knob
fully counterclockwise.

4. Unlock the gun by turning the gun

trigger lock to the unlocked position.

5. Hold the metal part of the gun firmly to

the side of a metal container to ground
the gun and avoid a build up of static
electricity.

6. Trigger the gun to remove any