Operating Guide

Cleanup
3A6419B EN 23
Cleanup
Cleaning the sprayer after each use results in
a trouble free start up the next time the
sprayer is used.
• For short term shutdown periods (over-
night to two days), refer to Short Term
Storage, page 28.
• For cleanup after using water-based
materials only (by use of a garden
hose), refer to Cleanup with Power
Flush Valve, page 25.
• For cleanup from pails, refer to Clean-
ing from a Pail, below.
• For cleanup after using oil-based or
solvent-based flammable materials,
see Cleaning Fluid Compatibility,
page 30.
Cleaning from a Pail
1. Perform Pressure Relief Procedure,
page 14.
2. Remove Spray Tip Guard assembly
from gun and place in waste pail.
3. Lift Suction Tube and Drain Tube from
paint pail. Let paint drain into the pail.
4. Separate Drain Tube (smaller) from
Suction Tube (larger).
5. Place empty waste and flushing fluid
pails side by side.
6. Place Suction Tube in flushing fluid. For
water-based paints, use water. For
non-water-based paints, use mineral
spirits, paint thinner, or compatible
flushing fluid. Place Drain Tube in
waste pail.
7. Turn Pressure Control Knob to the
START position.
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