Before Each Session
At the beginning of each session, spray water or appropriate
paint solvent through the airbrush to make sure the airbrush is
working properly.
Cleaning the Airbrush Between Color Changes
Remove excess paint left in the color cup (or center cup - #11 on
TH & TR) of your airbrush. Rinse the color cup with airbrush cleaner
and use a paper towel to wipe out any remaining paint. Fill the
bottom of the color cup with cleaner and spray it through until the
spray is colorless. Remove excess cleaner. Now you are ready to use
another color in the airbrush. When finished, repeat the cleaning
procedure.
To Clean the Needle
Remove the pre-set handle (#39). Loosen the needle chucking
nut (#37) and slowly pull the needle (#36) straight out. Wipe the
residue off the needle by gently rotating it in a soft cloth folded
over the needle. Carefully re-insert the needle into the airbrush
and push gently until it seats against the nozzle. CAUTION: The
most probable time to damage the needle is when the needle
passes through the needle chucking guide (#31) and needle
packaging screw (#27). If the needle stops abruptly, retract
and examine the trigger mechanism for proper assembly and
re-insert the needle again. Tighten the needle chucking nut.
After Each Session
At the end of an airbrush session, increase the air pressure and
spray cleaning solution through the airbrush for a short period
of time. Remove and clean needle (refer to “To Clean the Needle”
section).
Periodically
To ensure smooth trigger action, lubricate the needle (#36)
and main lever mechanism (#14 on CM, CH and CS) or
trigger (#14 on TR and TH) regularly. Lubricate slide cam (#28) on
Kustom TH and TR airbrushes. Periodically, remove the needle
and coat it with a high-quality lubricant (like Medea Super
Lube); then wipe the needle with a soft, clean cloth, leaving on
a light coat of lube. Re-insert the needle into the airbrush and
re-tighten the needle chucking nut (#37). A couple drops of Super
Lube can also be placed into the main lever slot or slide cam slot in
the airbrush body to lubricate these moving parts.
NOTE:
DO NOT over-lube the needle (#36) or the main lever
mechanism (#14 on CM, CH and CS) or trigger (#14 on TR and TH)
since it is possible to transfer the excess lube into the nozzle (#6),
causing severe paint flow problems. DO NOT use light machine
oil for lubrication. This will cause the needle to stick as it moves
through the needle packing.
CAUTION:
If it becomes absolutely necessary to dismantle
the airbrush, please note the following: DO NOT use pliers to
assemble or disassemble the airbrush. In most situations, you
do not need tools to dismantle the airbrush. If needed, use an
appropriate wrench to unscrew the head cap (#3 on CS) or
head base (#7 on TH) which is the part that seals the nozzle onto
specific airbrush bodies.
— M A I N T E N A N C E —
— T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G —
T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g P r o c e d u r e s
Skipping:
• Dirty airbrush
- Refer to Maintenance section
• Pigment too thick
• Air pressure too high
• Improper nozzle / body connection
• Loose head cap on CS
• Cracked or damaged nozzle (#6)
• Dried paint on tip of needle
- Refer to Maintenance section
Double Line:
• Dirty airbrush
- Refer to Maintenance section
• Bent needle
• Debris on tip of nozzle (#6) or in nozzle
cap (#2)
• Cracked or damaged nozzle (#6)
• Dried paint on tip of needle (#36)
- Refer to Maintenance section
Spattering:
• Dirty airbrush
- Refer to Maintenance section
• Pigment build-up in needle cap (#1) or air
cap (#5A or #5B on TH)
• Pigment too thick
• Air pressure too low
• Dried paint on tip of needle
- Refer to Maintenance section
No Spraying:
• Clogged nozzle
- Refer to Maintenance section
• Loose nozzle cap (#2 on TR, CM, CH and
CS) - hand tighten only
• Loose head cap (#3 on CS) - tighten lightly
with provided wrench
• Loose needle chucking nut (#37)
• Improper air pressure
• Paint too thick
• Cracked or damaged nozzle (#6)
- Refer to Maintenance section
• Vent hole in cup lid is plugged
Bubbling in fluid cup or bottle:
•
Loose nozzle cap (#2 on TR, CM, CH, CS) or
head cap (#3 on CS) - hand tighten only
• Improper nozzle/body seal
• Cracked or damaged nozzle (#6)
- Refer to Maintenance section
Trigger sticks or does not move smoothly:
• Use Medea Super Lube around the air
valve piston packing o-ring (#17) and/or
in the main lever (#14 on CM, CH and CS)
or trigger (#14 on TR and TH) or slide cam
(#28 on TR and TH)
- Refer to Maintenance section
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