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CONTENTS
ELITE 4500
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ___________________ 4
1.1 Explanation of symbols used _____________________4
1.2 Safety hazards ________________________________4
1.3 Setup on an uneven surface _____________________6
1.4 Gasoline engine safety__________________________7
1.5 Fueling (gas engine) ___________________________7
2 OVERVIEW ______________________________ 8
2.1 Application ___________________________________8
2.2 Coating materials ______________________________8
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DESCRIPTION OF UNIT ___________________ 9
3.1 Airless process ________________________________9
3.2 Instruction manuals list _________________________9
3.3 Functioning of the unit _________________________9
3.4 System diagram ______________________________10
3.5 Technical data _______________________________11
3.6 Transportation _______________________________11
4 OPERATION ____________________________ 12
4.1 High pressure hose and spray gun _______________12
4.2 Starting the engine ___________________________13
4.3 Preparing a new sprayer _______________________13
4.4 Preparing to paint ____________________________14
4.5 Pressure relief procedure _______________________14
5 SPRAYING _____________________________ 15
5.1 Cleaning a clogged tip _________________________15
5.2 Interruption of work __________________________16
5.3 Handling the high pressure hose ________________16
6 CLEANUP ______________________________ 17
6.1 Special cleanup instructions for use with
flammable solvents ___________________________17
6.2 Cleaning the sprayer __________________________17
6.3 Cleaning the unit from outside __________________17
6.4 Suction filter _________________________________18
6.5 Cleaning the high-pressure filter ________________18
6.6 Cleaning the airless spray gun __________________19
7 SERVICING _____________________________ 19
7.1 General servicing _____________________________19
7.2 High pressure hose ___________________________19
7.3 Basic engine maintenance______________________20
7.4 Typical wear parts ____________________________20
7.5 Troubleshooting _____________________________21
ACCESSORIES _______________________________ 62
WARRANTY _________________________________ 63