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Item 62381
NOTICE
Clean the Spray Gun IMMEDIATELY after EVERY use.
Delayed or inadequate cleaning will permanently clog the Spray Gun.
Latex paint hardens quickly and permanently inside Spray Gun.
SAFETY
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Before First Use
NOTICE: Before first use, clean the
Spray Gun thoroughly.
If not removed, the material used for testing and
corrosion prevention will contaminate paint.
1. Remove Nozzle by hand.
2. Depress Trigger to retract Fluid Needle, then
remove Fluid Tip with spray gun wrench
(sold separately). Release Trigger.
Note:
Do not bend Fluid Needle.
3. Remove Fluid Knob by hand, then remove
Fluid Spring and Fluid Needle.
Nozzle
Fluid
Tip
Trigger
Fluid
Needle
Fluid
Knob
Fluid
Spring
Fluid
Inlet
Figure D
Note: Do not immerse Spray Gun Body in liquid.
Do not allow liquid to enter the air inlet.
4. Place parts, other than Spray Gun Body, into
container with warm soapy water. Allow to soak,
then scrub parts, using brushes and toothpicks
from spray gun cleaning kit (sold separately).
Note:
To prevent damage to the passages, do not
use metal objects to clean the Nozzle and Fluid Tip.
5. Clean inside of Spray Gun by pouring warm soapy
water into the Fluid Inlet, then run a flexible round
brush (sold separately) through the passage
between the Fluid Inlet and Nozzle opening.
Figure E
6. Wipe down Spray Gun Body with a
clean cloth and warm soapy water.
7. Rinse Cup, along with any tubes or
filters, in warm soapy water.
8. Make sure all parts are free from grease
and oil. Repeat cleaning if necessary.
9. Rinse all parts and inside of Spray Gun,
except Air Inlet, with warm water.
10. Thoroughly blow dry all parts and inside
of Spray Gun with compressed air.
11. Reassemble Spray Gun, making sure to retract
Fluid Needle when replacing Fluid Tip.
Fluid Tip Selection
The choice of Fluid Tip Set will vary according to the consistency of the fluid being sprayed. Consult paint
manufacturer recommended spray tips and use Table A to select a Tip Set appropriate to the job.
Table A: Fluid Tip Set Suggestions
Moves Like
Consistency
Examples
Suggested Tip Sets in mm
Water, Alcohol
Very Light
Stains, Dyes, Thin Automotive Base
1.0-1.2
Sugar Water,
Simple Syrup
Light
Automotive Lacquers, Thin Woodworking,
Clear Coats with a VOC of 3.5 or Higher
1.2-1.4
Room Temperature
Pancake Syrup
Medium
Wood Standard Lacquers and Enamels,
Clear Coats with a VOC of 2.1 or Lower,
Primer Sealing Coats and Urethane
1.5-1.8
Latex Paint
Heavy
Latex Paint, High Build Primer
1.8-2.5
Glue
Very Heavy
Gel Coat, Industrial Glue
2.0-3.6
Note: Chart provided for reference only. Additional fluid tips sizes not included.
