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WARNING!
Potential hazard that could result in serious injury or
loss of life.
• If any of the following symptoms appear while the
tool is in use, turn it off and disconnect it from the
air supply immediately. Failure to heed this warning
could result in serious personal injury.
• Disconnect electrical plug and air supply from the
tool before making any adjustments.
• Repairs must be performed by a qualified service
technician only.
Troubleshooting
The following chart lists common issues and solutions. Please read it
carefully and follow all instructions closely.
Fluttering or
spitting
1. Paint level is too low.
2. Container is tipped
too far.
3. Fluid inlet
connection is loose.
4. Fluid tip/seat is
loosened or damaged.
5. Fluid needle packing
nut is dry or loose.
6. Air vent is clogged.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
SOLUTIONS
1. Add paint inside the container.
2. Hold the container in upright
position.
3. Tighten the fluid connection.
4. Adjust or replace the fluid
tip/seat.
5. Lubricate and/or tighten the nut.
6. Clear the vent hole.
NOTE:
For further repair information, please
call 1-888-670-6682.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
SOLUTIONS
Centre of
pattern is
too narrow
Paint is too thin or
insufficient
quantity.
Atomization air
pressure is too high.
Regulate paint viscosity.
Reduce air pressure.
Width of
spray pattern
is too narrow
Arc-shaped
pattern
Paint is too thick.
Atomization air
pressure is too low.
Regulate paint viscosity.
Increase air pressure.
Fluid leakage
from packing
nut
1. Packing nut is loose.
2. Packing nut is worn
or dry.
Tighten, but do not restrict the
needle movement.
Replace or lubricate
(non-silicone oil).
Fluid nozzle is worn
or loose.
Paint has built up on
air cap.
1. Tighten or replace fluid nozzle.
2. Remove obstructions from holes,
but don’t use metal objects to
clean it.
Pattern is not
spread
uniformly.
Paint has built up on
air cap.
Fluid nozzle is dirty
or worn.
Clean or replace air cap.
Clean or replace fluid nozzle.
Air leakage
from air cap
when trigger
is not pressed.
Air valve stem is stuck.
Air valve or seat is
contaminated.
Air valve or seat is
worn or damaged.
Air valve spring is
broken.
Valve stem is bent.
Lubricate the air valve stem.
Clean the air valve or seat.
Replace the air valve or seat.
Replace the air valve spring.
Replace the valve stem.
Excessive
overspray
Atomization pressure
is too high.
Work surface is too
far.
Improper stroking
(arcing, gun motion
are too fast).
1. Reduce the air pressure.
2. Adjust to proper distance.
3. Move at moderate pace, parallel
to work surface.
No spray
No pressure in gun.
2. Fluid control is not
properly opened.
3. Fluid is too thick or
heavy.
Check air lines.
Open the fluid control.
Thin the fluid or change to
pressure feed system.
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