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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
Gravity Feed Spray Gun
3. Trigger the gun properly. Start the
gun moving at the beginning of
the stroke
BEFORE SQUEEZING
THE TRIGGER
and release the
trigger
BEFORE STOPPING GUN
MOVEMENT
at the end of the
stroke. This procedure will feather
(blend) each stroke with the
next without showing overlap or
unevenness (See Figure 10).
4. The amount of paint being applied
can be varied by the speed of the
stroke, distance from the surface and
adjustment of the fluid control knob.
5. Overlap strokes just enough to
obtain an even coat (See Figure 11).
NOTE:
Two thin coats of paint will yield
better results and have less chance of
runs than one heavy layer.
6. Use a piece of cardboard as a shield
to catch overspray at the edges of
the work to protect other surfaces.
Use masking tape to cover other
areas if needed.
Maintenance
DAILY CLEAN-UP
Local codes may require specific clean-
ing methods and equipment. Follow
local codes and paint manufacturer’s
recommendations for the use and dis-
posal of spray materials and solvent.
Clean
spray
gun immediately after use. Paint and
other materials dry quickly in the small
passages rendering gun useless due to
the difficulty of removing hardened
paint from the passages inside the gun.
NOTE:
In the instructions below, the use
of the word “solvent” refers to the spe-
cific solvent for the material used (exam-
ple: lacquer thinner for lacquer, etc.).
1. Remove and empty the canister;
then rinse with a solvent recom-
mended for the paint or other
material used.
2. Refill canister with clean solvent
and attach to the gun. Spray sol-
vent through the gun while shaking
the gun vigorously. Wipe the gun
exterior with a solvent soaked rag.
Repeat until the gun is clean.
3. Remove the air cap and soak in
solvent until clean. Use a small
brush for stubborn stains if neces-
sary. Toothpicks or small brushes
may be used to clean air passages;
however,
NEVER USE METAL
OBJECTS TO CLEAN PRECISELY
DRILLED PASSAGES. DAMAGED
PASSAGES WILL CAUSE
IMPROPER SPRAYING.
4. Clean gaskets with a solvent soaked
rag. To prevent equipment damage,
DO NOT IMMERSE GASKETS OR
SPRAY GUN BODY IN
SOLVENTS.
5. After using water to clean out
water based paints or materials,
spray mineral spirits through the
gun to prevent corrosion.
6. Use a non-silicone oil on all mov-
ing parts when reassembling. Use
Vaseline® or light grease on all
threaded connections prior to
storage.
7. Clean and flush gun thoroughly to
neutralize any contaminants corro-
sive to the spray gun.
PERIODIC CLEAN-UP
Due to improper cleaning and paint it
may be necessary to inspect and clean
the internal parts and the gun body.
1. Examine openings in air cap and
fluid tip. If clogged, remove any o-
rings and soak the air cap or fluid
tip in solvent.
2. A brush or toothpick or something
similar may be used to dislodge
the dried paint from holes and
passages.
NEVER USE METAL
OBJECTS TO CLEAN PRECISELY
DRILLED PASSAGES. DAMAGED
PASSAGES WILL CAUSE
IMPROPER SPRAYING.
3. Remove and check the fluid needle
for excessive wear at the tip and
straightness.
IMPORTANT:
If the needle tip is worn
more on one side than the other, either
the needle is bent or the gun body has
been dropped or knocked out-of-line.
There are no adjustments that can be
made to a bent gun body.
Test the needle by rolling on a flat sur-
face. Replace if necessary.
4. Check and replace any damaged
o-rings and seals. O-rings and seals
can be wiped clean but not soaked
in solvent.
5. Unscrew packing nuts and replace
the packing ONLY if a leak will not
stop when the nut is tightened (See
Figure 5). Do not over-tighten a
packing nut because this will restrict
movement of the needle.
6. Re-assemble in reverse order of
above and use a non-silicone oil on
moving parts. Apply Vaseline® or
light grease on threaded joints and
hose connections.
STORING
1. When not using spray gun, turn
the fluid adjustment knob counter-
clockwise to open which will reduce
spring tension on needle fluid tip.
2. Spray
gun
MUST BE
well cleaned
and lightly lubricated.
Figure 11
Thin coat
Thin coat
Heavy coat
Figure 9
INCORRECT
6 - 9”
Pull
Trigger
Start
Stroke
Release
Trigger
End
Stroke
Figure 10
Operation
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