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CLEANUP
CLEANING NOTES - READ BEFORE CLEANING
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When using latex material, clean sprayer and components with
warm, soapy water. For oil based material use mineral spirits.
Never use mineral spirits with latex materials.
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NEVER use gasoline to clean sprayer.
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Dispose of used cleaning solution properly.
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Thorough cleaning and lubrication of sprayer is important to
ensure proper operation after storage.
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If you flush your sprayer with mineral spirits, repeat Cleanup
instructions using warm, soapy water.
YOU WILL NEED
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Warm, soapy water if using latex material
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Mineral spirits if using oil-based material
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Empty waste container
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Soft-bristled brush
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Perform Pressure Relief Procedure (page 7).
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Remove the tip guard from the spray gun.
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Empty the tank of spray material (see Moving / Emptying the
Sprayer, page 7.
Rinse the tank with the appropriate cleaning solution until clean.
Dispose of the cleaning solution, and then fill the tank again with
NEW cleaning solution. Do not run the sprayer without spray
material or water in the tank.
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Remove the spray tip from the tip guard. Carefully place both into
the tank full of cleaning solution.
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Allowing the spray tip and tip guard to soak in the
tank while flushing will make it easier to clean them
afterwards.
Take care not to lose the saddle seat and washer
located inside the rear of the spray guard.
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Point the spray gun at the side of a waste container.
Ground the gun against the side of a metal waste
container if flushing with mineral spirits.
While squeezing the trigger, turn the sprayer ON (l), and turn the
PRIME/SPRAY knob to SPRAY.
Continue squeezing the trigger until fluid is coming out clear.
You may need to get new cleaning solution and repeat.
The spayer will not spray air. It must have spray material or water
in the tank.
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FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHENEVER CLEANING WITH MINERAL SPIRITS:
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If spraying or cleaning with oil-based materials, the spray gun
must be grounded while preparing the spray hose or cleaning.
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Ground the gun by holding it against the edge of a metal
container while purging. Failure to do so may lead to a static
electric discharge which may cause a fire.
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Always flush spray gun at least one hose length from spray
pump.
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If collecting flushed solvent in one gallon metal container, place
it into an empty five gallon container, then flush.
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Area must be free from vapors.
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Follow all cleanup instructions.
