Operating Instructions and Assembly Instructions
Airless Paint Sprayers
Preparation (Continued)
8. Turn prime/spray control to SPRAY
position. Watch for any fluid leaks
(See Troubleshooting Chart if leaks
occur).
NOTE: If unit is building pressure
properly, the pump should
produce a knocking sound, which
indicates it has reached its
hydraulic relief pressure.
9. When flushing the system with
cleansing solvent (either prior to
use with paint or during cleaning
Spraying Instructions
INTERMITTENT USE
If you are spraying and decide to stop
for several minutes, lock the spray gun
trigger and submerge the tip in a
container of suitable solvent. This will
prevent paint from hardening in the
tiny spray opening and clogging the
tip. Be sure to release the pressure
by turning the bypass knob to
prime and switching off the pump.
CLEARING CLOGS
REVERSIBLE TIP:
1. Rotate the tip to the clean position.
Point gun in a safe direction and
spray. This should clear the tip of
any blockage.
2. Rotate the tip back to the spray
position and continue spraying.
3. If the clogging continues, clean or
replace the gun filter and see the
Preparation section of this manual
for instruction on straining and
thinning paint.
Equipment damage
NOTICE
can occur if a
needle or sharp object is used to clean
the tip. Tungsten carbide is brittle and
can be chipped.
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process) the spray tip can remain in
the CLEAN position.
10. Point spray gun into an empty
waste bucket and pull trigger. To
reduce splashing, direct the fluid
stream along the inside of the
bucket wall and well above the
fluid level.
11. After completing the flush/testing
process, purge the pump of fluid.
12. Repeat the preceding steps using
paint instead of cleaning solvent.
NOTE: Strain and thin paint before
using. All paint may have particles
Holding Spray Gun
Heavy
Thin Coat
Coat
Over-
spray
Result of Flexing Wrist While Spraying
Approx.
10-12"
Pull
Trigger
Start
Stroke
Proper Way to Trigger Spray Gun
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that will clog filter and spray tips.
Remove any skin which may have
developed on the paint due to air
exposure. Follow paint
manufacturers' recommendations
on thinning paint.
13. When pure paint appears from
spray tip rotate tip to the SPRAY
position. The system is now ready
for use.
12"
1
Thin Coat
Over-
spray
2
Release
Trigger
End
Stroke
CLEAN Position
SPRAY Position