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Spray Station
L1250 11/09
• Never spray outside if the weather is raining,
windy, or in temperatures of +90˚F or less than
45˚F, as this may affect the paint and potentially
ruin your finish.
• Always have a drop cloth and wear a mask like
you would for a roller or brush if spraying inside.
• Spend a few minutes getting the viscosity of the
paint where it needs to be.
• Practice your technique (even if you have
sprayed before), just to familiarize yourself with
the coating and different spray patterns and
flow rate of the gun.
• Always clean up your spray gun after every use.
PLEASE READ MAIN INSTRUCTION
MANUAL BEFORE USE
Basic Rules of Spraying
Follow these simple instructions
to set-up your Spray Station :
a)
Important
- always stir the paint
thoroughly and then test the
viscosity of the paint.
Many materials do not need
thinning. However, if required
refer to the thinning section in
the main instruction manual.
b)Strain the paint while pouring into the paint
container using hosiery or cheese cloth.
ALWAYS KEEP THE TURBINE AS FAR
AWAY FROM THE SPRAYING AREA
AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT PAINT
CONTAMINATING THE MOTOR.
Refer to safety operating instuctions in main
manual before use.
e)Insert hose into rear of spray
gun and connect up to turbine.
f) Set the spray gun to horizontal,
vertical or round pattern.
g) Turn on and test spraying on a piece of
cardboard or an inconspicuous area to get the
feel of the spray gun and to
familarise yourself with the spray
patterns and paint flow rate.
h)Gradually open the control
knob until the right volume of
paint is flowing through the
spray gun.
i) Never spray with your wrist, use your arm
and always try to keep the same distance
away from the surface10”-12” is recommended.
j) Move your arm relative to the flow rate of the
paint. You will immediately see if you have too
little or too much coating on a surface. If too
little, increase flow rate or slow down your arm
movement, if too much, reduce flow rate or
increase the speed of your arm movement.
k) Try to overlap coats on flat surfaces such as
walls or ceilings. When you are using a latex try
using a cross hatch technique
(left to right and up and down).
If you develop a good
technique you should only
have to do one coat.
l) HVLP technology will ensure
the paint dries much faster
than if you applied with a brush or roller so you
can apply a second coat if necessary much
sooner.
m)Once you have completed your painting empty
remaining paint back into
paint can, clean the paint
container, paint container seal,
and the pick-up tube. Pour ½
quart of water or mineral spirit
(if oil-based) into the paint
container and spray for 30-40
seconds or until the spray is
clear.
n) Wipe the needle, fluid tip
and air cap clean. Remove
the needle if necessary and
wipe clean.
c) Screw gun head onto paint
container.
d) Adjust paint volume control
knob all the way in
(clockwise) until the trigger
cannot be pulled.
Vertical Horizontal Round
Let go of the Trigger at the
end of each spray
movement to avoid
excessive paint and drips
For more detailed instructions refer to the main instruction manual
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