Symptom
Problem
Solution
Not Spraying
Loose needle chucking nut
•Finger tighten (#11)
Needle stuck
•Pull out/Break-free Needle (#10)
Improper air pressure
•See specific compressor instructions
to raise or lower the air pressure
Paint too thick
•See Paint Preparation
Clogged nozzle
•See Head System (#1) and clean nozzle (#1C)
with toothpick
Cracked or damaged nozzle
•See Head System (#1) to replace the head system
Skipping
Dried paint on needle tip (Tip-Dry)
•See Cleaning the Needle
Paint too thick
•See Paint Preparation
*Improper nozzle to head system base connection
•See Head System (#1) to reseat the nozzle
Dirty airbrush
•See Cleaning the Airbrush Between Colors
•See Cleaning the Needle
Cracked or damaged nozzle
•See Head System (#1) to replace the head system
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES
*Warning: The most likely time to damage the nozzle (#1C) is upon removal from the airbrush. Because the Head System can be removed
entirely the nozzle does not need to be removed at all. If the nozzle is never removed you do not have to worry about "improper nozzle to
head system base connections".
Symptom
Problem
Solution
Not Spraying
Loose needle chucking nut
•Finger tighten (#11)
Needle stuck
•Pull out/Break-free Needle (#10)
Improper air pressure
•See specific compressor instructions
to raise or lower the air pressure
Paint too thick
•See Paint Preparation
Clogged nozzle
•See Head System (#1) and clean nozzle (#1C)
with toothpick
Cracked or damaged nozzle
•See Head System (#1) to replace the head system
Skipping
Dried paint on needle tip (Tip-Dry)
•See Cleaning the Needle
Paint too thick
•See Paint Preparation
*Improper nozzle to head system base connection
•See Head System (#1) to reseat the nozzle
Dirty airbrush
•See Cleaning the Airbrush Between Colors
•See Cleaning the Needle
Cracked or damaged nozzle
•See Head System (#1) to replace the head system
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES
*Warning: The most likely time to damage the nozzle (#1C) is upon removal from the airbrush. Because the Head System can be removed
entirely the nozzle does not need to be removed at all. If the nozzle is never removed you do not have to worry about "improper nozzle to
head system base connections".
Symptom
Problem
Solution
Bubbles in Color Cup or Bottle
Loose nozzle cap
•Tighten (#1B) finger tight
*Improper nozzle to head system base connection
•See Head System (#1) to reseat the nozzle
Cracked or damaged nozzle
•See Head System (#1) to replace the head system
Double Line
Dried paint on needle tip (Tip-Dry)
•See Cleaning the Needle
Dirty airbrush
•See Cleaning the Airbrush Between Colors
•See Cleaning the Needle
Debris on nozzle tip
•See Head System (#1) and clean nozzle (#1C)
with toothpick
Bent needle
•See Needle (#10) to replace needle
Cracked or damaged nozzle
•See Head System (#1) to replace the head system
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES
*Warning: The most likely time to damage the nozzle (#1C) is upon removal from the airbrush. Because the Head System can be removed
entirely the nozzle does not need to be removed at all. If the nozzle is never removed you do not have to worry about "improper nozzle to
head system base connections".
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES
Symptom
Problem
Solution
Spattering
Dried paint on needle tip (Tip-Dry)
•See Cleaning the Needle
Paint build-up in crown cap
•Unscrew (#1A) and clean with cotton swab
Air pressure too low
•See specific compressor instructions to raise
the air pressure
Paint too thick
•See Paint Preparation
Dirty airbrush
•See Cleaning the Airbrush between Colors
•See Cleaning the Needle
Trigger Sticks (back and forth)
Dirty airbrush
•See Cleaning the Airbrush between Colors
•See Cleaning the Needle
Trigger Sticks (up and down)
Paint on air valve packing o-ring
•See Lubricating the Air Piston
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES
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