3M 26878 Manuel D'utilisation page 14

Cleaning Process
1� Relieve the air and fluid pressure from the
spray gun and cup before servicing�
2� To retain unused paint or temporarily store
mixed material, see your Local, State,
Federal and OSHA guidelines, along with
paint manufacturer's recommendations for
storage�
3� To flush spray gun, run water or compatible
and compliant solvent into the spray gun
fluid passage while triggering the spray gun,
with fluid tip pointed straight down, until the
cleaning fluid appears clear�
Note: If feasible, clean atomizing head prior to
disposal� Dispose of all used atomizing heads
and spray gun bodies in accordance with federal,
state and local regulations� To change the
atomizing head, refer to the sections "Attaching
the Atomizing Head" in General Set up and Spray
Gun use sections
Do not point the spray gun up while cleaning it�
Do not immerse the spray gun in solvent�
Do not wipe the spray gun with a cloth soaked in
solvent; wring out the excess�
Do not use metal tools to clean the air cap holes
as this may scratch them; scratches can distort
the spray pattern�
Note: Do Not Put In Gun Washer. Read,
understand and follow all safety statements as
well as wear appropriate, approved personal
protective equipment per the applicable SDS
and material container labels for cleaning
solutions.
Periodically, lubricate moving components such
as the fluid needle, fan adjustment threads, fluid
needle adjustment threads and spring�
ATTENTION
Note: Do Not Put In Gun Washer.
Solvent left in the spray gun air passages could
result in a poor-quality paint finish� Do not use
any cleaning method which may allow solvent
into the spray gun air passages�
Do not expose air flow control valve and gauges
to solvent as damage may occur�
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