Adjust the output control knob on
the back of the gun to control the
volume of paint that you wish to
apply (fig 3). This will also affect the
spray pattern. A poor spray pattern
will concentrate the paint in the
centre of the spray and give a
blotchy finish. A good spray pattern
is achieved when there is an even
amount of material in a fine spray
throughout the pattern.
USING THE OUTPUT CONTROL
KNOB
Turning the output control knob
clockwise reduces the flow of
material whilst turning it
anti-clockwise increases the flow.
To adjust the pattern undertake the
following:
1. Turn the knob anti-clockwise to
the maximum position.
2. Pull the trigger and test the
pattern on a piece of cardboard
or newspaper.
3. Turn the output control knob
clockwise until the spray pattern
is correct.
If you have undertaken the above
and you still cannot obtain a good
spray pattern then the material
being sprayed probably requires
further thinning.
MASK ANY AREAS YOU DO NOT
WISH TO BE SPRAYED.
SPRAYING TECHNIQUE
1.To obtain the best results always
keep your spray gun level and
spray equally from side to side or
up or down 25-30cm (10”-12”) from
the surface. Avoid spraying at an
angle as this will lead to runs on the
surface (fig 4).
2. Let your arm control the left to
right movement rather than your
wrist as this will aid even paint
distribution over the whole area
(fig 4).
3. Do not tip the sprayer to more
than 45
o
angle. Material could flow
into the motor housing and damage
the sprayer.
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Fig 4
Fig 5
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