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User’s manual
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
To reduce the risks of fire, and injury to per-
sons, read all the instructions before using the
tool.
WARNING: Read and understand all in-
structions. Failure to follow all indications
listed below, may result in fire and/or serious
personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WORK AREA SAFETY
Keep the work area clean and well lighted.
Cluttered benches and dark areas increase the
risks of electric shock, fire, and injury to per-
sons.
Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away
while operating the tool.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
This paint gun HVLP (High Volume Low Pres-
sure) is ideal for painting a wide variety of
projects in construction, automotive, industry
and all types of paints in general that requires
a quality finish. This tool has options that offer
a wide variety of designs.
TOOL USE AND CARE
USE AND CARE OF THE TOOL
1. Some products may cause intoxication
and serious damage to health due to toxic
vapors atomized. Therefore, use protective
equipment such as safety goggles, gloves and
masks.
2. Never use oxygen or other combustible gas
as a power source, it can cause explosions and
serious personal injury.
3. Paints and solvents can be highly flammable
so use the gun in well-ventilated places, avoid
smoking or lighting fires in the vicinity of use.
4. Disconnect the air intake before doing tool
maintenance. A safety valve is recommended
in air supply circuit as close as possible to the
gun.
5. Ensure that the compressed air feeding the
gun is clean, dry and regulate, it is recom-
mended that the pressure is between 0.7 and
3.0 BAR. Never exceed the maximum allow-
able 8.3 BAR.
6. Do not use hydrocarbon solvents homog-
enized as they can chemically react with alu-
minum and zinc.
7. Never aim the gun to oneself or others.
8. Before using the tool, make sure that all
connections are tightened to prevent leaks.
9. Before painting make a test to verify that
the gun is working properly.
10. Never modify the tool. Always use spare
parts recommended by the manufacturer.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. After unpacking inspect the tool, carefully
for any damage caused by transportation.
2. Mix well and dilute the paint according to
the manufacturer’s instructions. Spraying is
smoother with a correct dissolution.
3. Use the filter or cheesecloth to properly
purge the liquid.
4. Fill the container at ¾ and turn on the air
compressor.
WARNING: Do not exceed the maximum
pressure specified by the manufacturer, or the
gun or compressor.
5. After connecting the air supply to the gun,
make sure that both the tank and the air in-
take are perfectly connected.
6. Use a piece of cardboard or other material
to use the spray gun to test the spray, you can
improve with this kind of tests.
WARNING: Never point the gun at yourself
or another person as it can cause serious injury.
7. Test the consistency of the fluid on a paper
or cardboard making some moves. If you find
it too thick add a small amount of diluent with-
out exceeding the manufacturer’s recommen-
dations. Dilute with caution.
ADJUSTMENTS
The desired pattern, the volume of product
and type of shading can be regulated by the
fan regulator, fluid regulator and pressure
regulator (only in touch-up models)
PATTERN ADJUSTMENT: Turning the fan regu-
lator to the right will cause the liquid to flow
and turning left will cease.
FLUID ADJUSTMENT: Turning the fluid regula-
tor in the a clockwise direction, will make the
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