Startup
Use this procedure each time you start the sprayer to
help ensure the sprayer is ready to operate and that
you start it safely.
NOTE: If this is a first–time startup, flush the sprayer.
See page 12.
1.
Open pressure drain valve (A). See Fig. 8.
2.
Don’t install spray tip until pump is primed!
3.
Put suction hose or tube (C) into paint. If you
are pumping from a 1 gallon (5 liter) pail, push
drain hose (D) down below top of pail to avoid
splashing paint when drain valve is opened.
4.
Turn pressure knob (E) to minimum setting.
5.
Disengage gun safety latch. See Fig. 4.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of damage to the displacement
pump packings, never run the pump without fluid in it
for more than 30 seconds.
6.
To prime pump, turn sprayer ON/OFF switch (F)
ON.
Slowly increase pressure until sprayer starts.
When fluid comes from pressure drain valve, close
valve.
7941A
7787A
Fig. 8
1
Shown in closed, or spray position.
B
C
D
A
F
2
2
Open, or drain position
1
E
+
–
Model 824–132 Shown
