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HELPFUL HINTS
1.
Evenly control the speed of movement of the spray gun. A fast speed will give a thin coat and a slow speed
will give a heavy coat.
2.
Only apply one coat at a time. If a further coat is required follow the paint manufacturer’s instructions for
drying times.
3.
If spraying small areas or objects keep the adjusting screw setting low as this will
avoid excessive use of paints and will minimise overspray.
4.
When spraying large areas or objects, it is best to use a criss-cross pattern, either
from left to right then up or down or vice-versa. This will ensure maximum coverage
(Fig. 7).
5.
Avoid stopping and starting when spraying as this can lead to too much or not
enough material on a surface.
6.
To ensure edges are covered, commence spraying just to the side of area being
sprayed.
7. CLEAN SPRAY GUN AFTER EVERY USE (SEE CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS).
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
THE SPRAY GUN SHOULD BE THOROUGHLY CLEANED & THE GLAND WASHERS LUBRICATED,
IMMEDIATELY AFTER EACH USE. IF THE PAINT DRIES INSIDE THE GUN CLEANING WILL BE MUCH
MORE DIFFICULT & MAY RENDER THE GUN INOPERABLE. THIS IS NOT COVERED BY THE
GUARANTEE.
Flush out the residue paint from the spray gun, as follows:
Remove the paint container (17) from the spray gun.
Pour any residual paint into its original container for future use.
Use a cloth soaked in thinners to wipe out excess paint from the container, the underside of the lid (20) &
the gasket (19).
Pour a small quantity of clean thinners into the container, re-fit the container to the spray gun and shake the
gun lightly.
Now spray all of the thinners through the gun.
Repeat this, each time using clean thinners, until there is no trace of paint in the thinners being sprayed.
To thoroughly clean the remainder of the spray gun, remove all working parts as per the exploded spare parts
drawing on p.3 as follows.
Loosen and remove Air Cap Ring (1), Air Cap (2) and Air Distributor Plate & Spring (3).
Now unscrew the Adjusting Screw (12) and pull out the Needle (9) and Needle Spring (11).
Use the supplied spanner, to remove the Fluid Tip (4) and Fluid Tip Seal (5).
All of the components above can be immersed in thinners and cleaned using the cleaning kit supplied with this
product. After cleaning your spray gun and before fitting the needle, dip the tip into some vaseline which will
lubricate the gland washers as the needle is inserted.
The external surfaces of the spray gun can be wiped clean with a cloth soaked in thinners.
Fig.7
NEVER DISPOSE OF PAINTS OR SOLVENT INTO DRAINS. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL COUNCIL TO
ARRANGE COLLECTION OR FOR DETAILS OF NEAREST REGISTERED DISPOSAL SITE.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Gland Washers (16) prevent leakage of air past the needle. This leakage reduces the performance of the spray
gun and must, therefore, be kept to a minimum. After a period of use the Gland Washers will wear. This is
normal and can be compensated by gradual adjustment of the Gland Nut (15).
Periodically check to ensure the Gland Nut is not loose. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN as this will increase wear
of the washers. When necessary just tighten the nut lightly using the special spanner provided.
By tightening this nut, the inside diameter of Gland Washers reduce thereby closing any small gap that may
have occurred between the Needle & Gland Washers, therefore, eliminating excess leakage.
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