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SB-2-055-B
TROUBLESHOOTING
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Skipping:
1. Air pressure too high
1. Reduce pressure
2. Paint too thick
2. Reduce with solvent
3. Airbrush is dirty
3. Refer to Cleaning in Maintenance
Section
4. Nozzle not seated on body
4. Tighten head cap (by hand or lightly
with wrench)
5. Nozzle damaged or cracked
5. Replace nozzle
6. Dried paint on tip of needle
6. Refer to "To Clean the Needle"
7. Nozzle not centered in air cap
7. Clean nozzle & airbrush seats
Spitting:
1. Dried paint on tip of needle
1. Refer to "To Clean the Needle"
2. Airbrush is dirty
2. Refer to "Cleaning and Lubrication"
3. Paint too thick
3. Reduce with solvent
4. Air pressure too low
4. Increase air pressure
Bubbling in cup
1. Loose head cap or nozzle not
1. Tighten head cap (by hand or lightly
seated on body
with wrench)
2. Nozzle damaged or cracked
2. Replace nozzle
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Will Not Spray:
1. Clogged nozzle
1. Refer to "Cleaning and Lubrication"
2. Loose head cap
2. Tighten (by hand or lightly with
wrench)
3. Loose needle locknut
3. Tighten
4. Improper air pressure
4. Adjust
5. Paint too thick
5. Reduce with solvent
6. Nozzle damaged or cracked
6. Replace nozzle
7. Vent hole in cup lid is plugged
7. Unplug with toothpick or brush
Sprays Double Line:
1. Airbrush is dirty
1. Refer to "Cleaning and Lubrication"
2. Bent needle
2. Replace or straighten needle
3. Dirt on tip of nozzle or in air cap 3. Flush with solvent or remove and
soak parts
4. Nozzle damaged or cracked
4. Replace nozzle
5. Dried paint on tip of needle
5. Refer to "To Clean the Needle"
Trigger sticks or does not move smoothly
1. Needs lubrication
1. Refer to "Lubrication"
2. Material leaked past packing
2. Thoroughly clean airbrush (including
trigger) and tighten packing (#6) by
inserting small slotted screwdriver
into airbrush body until it contacts
packing nut. Turn slightly clockwise.
