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SPRAYER:
1) Flush before each use with a solvent that is correct
for the paint you will be spraying. ie: Water for latex
paints.
2) Clean unit well after each use. A clean unit works
better and lasts longer.
3) Flush with mineral spirits when storing the unit for
more than 3 or 4 days.
PAINT:
1) Prepare paint according to manufactuer’s recom-
mendations.
2) Remove all skins on paint.
3) Stir paint thoroughly.
4) Strain paint through a fine mesh strainer bag to avoid
clogging of pump and filters. (see accessories page).
SPRAY TIPS:
1) Use minimum pressure that gives a good spray
pattern to reduce tip and pump wear and cut down
overspray.
2) Replace tips before they become too worn. Worn tips
waste paint and overwork the sprayer.
FILTERS:
1) Clean the filters after each use of sprayer.
2) Use correct filter for the tip size and paint type. See
chart page 10.
3) Push down on filter after inserting it into the gun
handle to test if the filter spring is at the bottom. Make
sure the filter is inserted with the double lip going into
the gun first.
HELPFUL HINTS FOR TROUBLE FREE PAINTING
PAINT HOSE:
1)
INSPECT THE HOSE PERIODICALLY. DO NOT
USE KINKED, WORN OR DAMAGED HOSE. SEE
WARNINGS ON PAGES 3 & 4!
2) Use only hose that is designed for the high pressures
of airless units. Minimum working pressure of 3000
PSI. Be sure it is grounded, static dissipating type
hose.
3) Protect both the paint hose and the electric cord from
vehicle traffic and sharp cutting edges or objects.
4) For best performance, maximum hose length is about
300 ft. of 1/4". This maximum will largely depend on
tip size and thickness of paint.
5)
DO NOT USE STEEL BRAID hose! The DC-3000 &
DC-4000 can only be used with fibre braid hose.
ELECTRICAL:
1) Always ensure the unit is plugged into a grounded
outlet providing 115 volt, 15 amp (minimum), 60 cycle
service.
2) Start unit with pressure control turned to minimum
setting with prime valve open and pressure relieved.
3) Indicator light will show if power is connected and
switch is ON. (DC-4000 only).
4) If circuit breaker has tripped, determine the cause of
overload before re-setting.
EXTENSION CORD:
1) Use only three wire, grounded type extension cord,
CSA approved.
2) Use correct wire size of extension cord for correct
operation. See chart on page 4.
