While spraying, the spray guard / tip assembly can
be rotated to better suit your spraying motion.
Lock the spray gun trigger prior
to rotating the spray guard / tip
assembly.
Make sure the spray guard nut is not
loosened after rotating.
Trigger gun after starting the stroke. Release the
trigger before ending the stroke.
The spray gun should be moving when the trigger
is pulled and released.
Overlap each stroke by about 50%. This will
ensure an even coating.
50% Overlap
Start
stroke
End
stroke
Pull
trigger
Release
trigger
Move
steadily
Flex your wrist as you move in order to keep gun
parallel to the surface.
CORRECT
INCORRECT
Hold the spray gun level.
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The distance from the spray gun to
the spray object should not exceed
18 inches.
10” - 12”
(25 - 30 cm)
CORRECT
10” - 12”
(25 - 30 cm)
INCORRECT
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PRACTICE SPRAYING
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If the spray pattern becomes distorted or stops spraying completely while the gun is triggered,
follow any or all the procedures listed on pages 12-13.
If you plan to be away from your spray project for more than one hour, follow the Short Term
Storage instructions on page 15.
If you have difficulty achieving a good spray pattern, your spray tip may not be ideal for the type
of material you are spraying. Refer to “Troubleshooting” page, 22.
YOU wILL NEED
•
A surface to practice spraying (wood, carboard or scrap drywall)
