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Spraying Techniques
This sprayer is set up for most airless spraying ap-
plications. Details on tip selection, tip wear, coat
thickness, etc. are provided on page 14.
NOTE:
Motor runs only when gun is triggered.
Sprayer is designed to stop pumping when gun trigger
is released.
Pressure Adjustment
D
Align arrow on sprayer with function symbol on
Pressure Control Knob. Turning knob to right
(clockwise) increases pressure at gun. Turning it
left, (counterclockwise) decreases pressure.
Preventing Excessive Tip Wear
D
Spray should be atomized (evenly distributed, no
gaps at edges) (Fig. 36). Start at low pressure
setting, increase pressure a little at a time until
paint is atomized.
Fig. 36
A
good
spray pattern
pressure
too low
gaps at edges
D
To prevent excessive tip wear, spray at lowest
pressure that atomizes paint.
D
If maximum pressure of sprayer is not enough for
good spray pattern, tip is too large or too worn.
Getting Started with Basic Techniques
D
Hold gun 12 in. (30 cm) from surface and aim
straight at surface. Tilting gun to direct spray angle
causes an uneven finish (Fig. 37).
Fig. 37
12 in.
(30 cm)
even
finish
thin
uneven
finish
thick
D
Flex wrist to keep gun pointed straight. Fanning
gun to direct spray at angle causes uneven finish
(Fig. 38).
Fig. 38