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Background Spraying
1
. Position the airbrush further from the surface – 4-6 inches or
10-16 cm is common.
2
. Pull the trigger back a lot to release a large amount of paint.
Control spray width
by adjusting the distance between the
airbrush and the surface and by opening the pattern adjustment
knob. Opening the pattern adjustment knob changes the spray
pattern shape from a circle to an oval.
Control spray consistency
over large areas by setting
the fluid adjustment knob (#20) to limit the amount of paint
volume sprayed.
1
. Pull the trigger back to the desired amount of spray.
2
. Screw the fluid-adjustment knob in until it pushes the trigger.
CLEANING
Cleaning the Airbrush between Colors
1
. Replace the color bottle with a bottle containing the appropri-
ate cleaning solution.
2
. Spray until the solution sprays clear and clean.
3
. Remove the bottle of cleaning solution.
4
. Spray air until the airbrush sprays dry.
5
. Fit a color bottle with the new color and spray.
6
. Repeat the procedure when finished.
Before Each Session
Spray water, or appropriate solvent, through the airbrush to ensure
the airbrush is in proper working order.
After Each Session
Or any time the airbrush becomes clogged:
1
. Increase the air pressure.
2
. Spray cleaning solution through the airbrush for a short time.
3
. Unscrew the fluid adjustment knob (#20).
4
. Remove the spring (#16).
5
. Pull out the needle (#5).
6
. Wipe down the needle.
7
. Gently reinsert the needle. NOTE: The needle is delicate and
sharp. Be careful not to bend the tip of the needle or hurt
yourself while reinserting it.
8
. Place the spring on the needle.
9
. Screw the fluid adjustment knob onto the airbrush.
The higher air pressure will help to thoroughly clean out the paint.
Safety Tips
•Always spray in a well-ventilated area.
•Do not spray solvent-based (flammable) paints around open flames.
•Use the appropriate respirator to safely filter out the paint vapors
particular to the to the kind of paint you are using.
•Wear eye protection to prevent paint contact with eyes.
•Never use air pressure that exceeds the airbrush’s limit. (6.8 bar,
10.68 MPa, 98 psi)
