2. Make a few strokes on a cardboard test area to test the consistency of the material
being applied. If material still appears too thick, add a small amount of thinner. Do
not exceed paint manufacturer’s thinning recommendations.
3. Keep the spray nozzle (14f) about 10 to 30 cm from the work surface. Move the
spray gun keeping perpendicular with spraying area (Fig. M).
4. Switch the product on.
5. Ensure the spray tip (14d) is adjusted at spray setting with the arrow forward.
6. Unlock the trigger (15).
7. Fully press the trigger (15) and then move it across the work area in a parallel
direction. Stopping gun movement in mid-stroke will cause a build-up of paint and
result in running. Do not fan the gun from side to side while painting. This will
cause a build-up of paint in the centre of the stroke and an insufficient coating at
each end (Fig. N).
8. Trigger the spray gun properly. Start the gun moving at the beginning of the stroke
before squeezing the trigger (15), and release the trigger (15) before stopping the
gun movement at the end of the stroke. This procedure will blend each stroke with
the next without showing overlap or unevenness.
9. The amount of paint being applied can be varied by the spray pressure and the
distance from the surface.
10. Overlap strokes just enough to obtain an even coat.
11. Do not let go of the trigger to disrupt the paint flow.
NOTE:
If the spray pattern becomes distorted or gives an unsatisfactory
result, the nozzle (14f) may have become blocked. In this case, refer to
the ‘Unblocking Spray Nozzle’ procedure.
Two thin coats of paint will yield better results and have less chance of
running than one heavy layer.
If taking a break from spraying for more than several minutes, perform
the pressure release procedure. Place the spray tip (14d) in a bucket of
water to prevent paint from drying and forming blockages in the spray
gun.
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Unblocking Spray Nozzle
WARNING!
Do not use your finger to clean or unblock the nozzle (14f).
High pressure fluid can cause injury.
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