Troubleshooting
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3A9014A
Spray Pattern Diagnostics
Problem
Cause
Solution
Spray pattern is pulsating:
Operator is moving too
fast while spraying
Slow speed of movement.
Spray Tip is clogged
Material is difficult to
atomize
On models with Speed Control,
increase speed until desired
Sprayer is too far from
target surface
Hold sprayer farther away from
surface. See
Incorrect Spray Tip for
application of material
Install a different size Spray Tip.
Spray pattern has tails:
Speed Control is set too
low
On models with Speed Control,
increase speed until desired
Incorrect Spray Tip for
application of material
Install a different size Spray Tip.
Material may need to be
thinned
Thin material following paint
manufacturer's
recommendations.
Material not compatible
with sprayer
Change to different material.
Spray Tip is worn or
damaged
Replace Spray Tip.
Spray pattern has
dripping/sagging:
Operator is moving too
slowly while spraying
Move sprayer faster when
spraying.
Sprayer is too close to
target surface
Move sprayer away from
Holding Trigger while
changing spray direction
Release Trigger when changing
Speed Control is set too
high
On models with Speed Control,
decrease speed until desired
Spray Tip is worn or
damaged
Replace Spray Tip.
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