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ADJUST THE SPRAY PATTERN
Increase the pressure adjusting knob setting just until
spray from the gun is completely atomized. Use the low-
est pressure necessary to get the desired results, which
helps prolong the life of your sprayer and minimizes paint
lost by overspray.
Test the spray pattern on a piece of light colored paper.
The tip position determines the direction of the pattern
width. Before adjusting the pattern always follow the
Pressure Relief Procedure Warning on page 11.
Cleaning and Clearing the Spray Tip
To reduce the risk of injection injury, DO NOT hold
your hand, body, or a rag in front of the spray tip
when cleaning or checking a clogged tip. Always
point the gun toward the ground or into a waste con-
tainer when checking to see if the tip is clear.
DO NOT try to “blow back” paint; this is NOT air
spray equipment.
If the spray tip clogs while spraying, engage the gun
safety latch immediately. DO NOT wipe build up off
the gun or tip until pressure is fully relieved. See the
Pressure Relief Procedure Warning on page 11.
WARNING
Clean out the front of the spray tip frequently during daily
operation. First, follow the Pressure Relief Procedure
Warning page 11. Then use a solvent soaked brush to
clean the spray tip and to keep build up from drying and
clogging the spray tip.
APPLICATION METHODS
Always hold the gun perpendicular to the surface and
keep the gun at an even 12 to 14 in. (300–356 mm) from
the surface you are spraying.
Begin moving the gun in a horizontal direction at a steady
rate. Start the spray stroke off the target surface and pull
the trigger as the gun is moving. Then, while the gun is
still moving, and as you approach the other edge, release
the trigger. This method avoids excess paint build–up at
the end of each stroke.
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The correct speed for moving the gun will allow a full, wet
coating to be applied without runs or sags. Lapping each
stroke about 50% over the previous stroke produces uni-
form paint thickness. And spraying in a uniform pattern
alternately from right to left, then left to right, provides a
professional finish.
The best way to control the rate of coverage is with the
gun tip size. A small tip orifice applies less paint. A larger
tip orifice applies more paint. The width of the pattern de-
pends on the fan pattern of the tip you choose.
Do not try to increase coverage by increasing the fluid
pressure!
Use the lowest pressure necessary to get the desired
paint atomization, which helps prolong the life of your
sprayer and minimizes paint lost by overspray.
OVERLAP EACH STROKE 50%
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