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THINNING

Thinning is very important when spraying. Most paints are supplied ready for brush application and 

may need to be thinned (diluted) for spraying purposes. Follow the manufacturers guide for thinning 

in conjunction with a spray gun. If in doubt contact the manufacturers of the paint. Paint is “thinned” 

by adding the substance which the paint is based upon. If a water-based paint then water is added, if 

oil-based then mineral spirits.

Some paints, wood preservatives and other sprayable materials may contain particles that have grainy 

material. Please ensure that when filling the paint container of the spray gun that the paint is filtered. 

This will ensure that no large particles that can cause blockages enter the paint container, providing you 

with trouble-free spraying. We recommend that a face mask, gloves and goggles are worn at all times 

when spraying.
VERY IMPORTANT: When spraying for the first time, we recommend you run the motor for 1 to 2 

minutes before applying the product. Do not forget that the Fluid Control Adjuster (20/24) controls the 

volume of paint sprayed, for instance the more the Fluid Control Adjuster is tightened the less paint is 

sprayed..

SPRAY PATTERN

360° SPRAY PATTERN ROTATION
The 360° rotating air cap at the front of the gun allows complete flexibility in any fan angle from 

horizontal to vertical and everything in between. This is especially useful when working in confined 

spaces or spraying on odd shaped substrates.

360

Rotaon

2.5mm

WIDE SPRAY AIR CAP

Exclusive to SprayPort® is the first ever Wide Spray 

air cap accessory which is supplied with some 

SprayPort

®

 models. This innovative design sprays 

up to a 30% wider pattern*, giving you increased 

productivity.

*Compared to the 1.5 - 2.5mm air cap

Summary of Contents for Pro-8

Page 1: ...OPERATING INSTRUCTION MANUAL Thank you for purchasing the Earlex Pro 8 Spray Gun BEFORE USE PLEASE READ THE MANUAL AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please retain for future reference SPRAY GUN...

Page 2: ...ow especially when using solvent based coatings EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD WARNING The use of any accessory or attachment other than those recommended in this instruction manual may present a risk of per...

Page 3: ...hout dilution To achieve the desired results only use good quality paint or coating Keep in mind that low temperatures make paint coating thicker Therefore use of the Spray Gun is not recommended belo...

Page 4: ...free spraying We recommend that a face mask gloves and goggles are worn at all times when spraying VERY IMPORTANT When spraying for the first time we recommend you run the motor for 1 to 2 minutes bef...

Page 5: ...iptical fan shape which widens as you adjust the pattern adjuster ideal for different size surfaces Fluid Control Adjuster The fluid adjuster is designed with a control dial to provide complete contro...

Page 6: ...have just sprayed Release the trigger to avoid overspraying which will cause the material to run Cross over the horizontal lines sprayed with a Vertical pattern with vertical lines sprayed with a Hori...

Page 7: ...2 5mm wide Air Cap Needle Size Light Light Heavy Heavy Light Heavy Light Heavy Heavy 0 8mm 1 0mm 1 3mm 1 5mm 1 8mm 2 0mm 2 5mm Light Light Spray Heavy Heavy Spray AIR CAP RANGE The Pro 8 Spray Gun is...

Page 8: ...y gun wipe the pick up tube to remove any paint and with a firm grip rotate 180 degrees Spraying downwards Spraying upwards CONNECTING THE SPRAY GUN TO THE AIR HOSE The Spray gun and hose comes with a...

Page 9: ...o 8 spray gun is very easy All you need is the converter 3 8 H BARB GUN TO P POT PACC74 This connector allows you to connect directly to the pressurised paint container via the tube 1 2 3 Outlet fitti...

Page 10: ...ning solution into the cup shake the spray gun lightly reassemble the spray gun then spray through the spray gun Repeat this process until the appropriate cleaning material being sprayed is coming thr...

Page 11: ...int too thick Dilute Fluid tip clogged Clean the Fluid Tip Pick up tube clogged Clean Pick Up Tube Air hose split Replace Air Hose Air feed tube split Replace Air Feed Tube Grainy Paint Filter the pai...

Page 12: ...r new Earlex product To upgrade to a 2 year guarantee for free please register here www earlex com within 30 days of purchase The guarantee is effective from the date of purchase against defects in ma...

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