Instructions / Assembly
5
Submerge Suction 
Tube into paint. Turn 
Power Switch ON and 
watch for paint to come 
out of the Drain Tube. Turn 
Power Switch OFF. 
4
Allow fluid to flow up 
the Suction Tube and 
out of Drain Tube for 30-60 
seconds. Turn Power 
Switch OFF. 
SET UP
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SPRAYING
QUICK GUIDE
KNOW YOUR CONTROLS
Power
Pressure
Prime/Spray
SPRAY
UNCLOG
Spray Tip
1
Turn Power 
Switch OFF and 
plug sprayer into a 
grounded outlet.
2
Separate Drain Tube (smaller) 
from Suction Tube (larger). Place 
Drain Tube in a waste pail. Submerge 
Suction Tube into pail filled with water 
for water-based material, or mineral 
spirits if spraying oil-based material.
3 
Lift the Prime/Spray Valve to 
the PRIME position. Press 
the PushPrime button* twice 
to loosen inlet valve ball. Turn 
Pressure Control Knob to START 
position. Turn Power Switch ON.
7
When paint comes out of gun, 
release trigger. Engage Trigger 
Lock. Transfer Drain Tube to paint pail 
and attach to Suction Tube. Rotate 
Spray Tip back to SPRAY position 
and ensure Spray Tip Guard is tight.
2 
Increase Pressure Control Knob if needed until 
spray is even and without gaps at edges.
6
Rotate Spray Tip to 
UNCLOG Position. 
Disengage Trigger Lock. 
Point gun into waste pail, 
pull and hold trigger. 
Lower Prime/Spray Valve 
to SPRAY position and 
turn Power Switch ON.
UNGLOG
SPRAY
Roll
Read Owner’s Manual for complete instructions and warnings. This 
quick guide is not a substitute for reading and understanding all
instruction manuals and warning labels supplied with the equip-
ment. Manuals are available at magnum.graco.com
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WARNING
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL LABELS AND INSTRUCTION 
MANUALS BEFORE USE. 
FAILURE TO FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS 
CAN RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY, AMPUTATION, OR DEATH.
Follow pressure relief procedure and wear protective 
equipment including but not limited to protective eye wear.
SKIN INJECTION HAZARD: Keep clear of spray tip and leaks.
Engage trigger lock when not spraying.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD:
Follow fire and explosion warnings as listed in your manual.
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3
Turn the 
Pressure 
Control Knob 
to the lowest 
setting. 
2
Engage Trigger Lock. 
Assure Spray Tip is 
properly inserted into 
the Spray Tip Guard, 
and the Spray Tip Guard 
assembly is tightened 
securely to gun.  
1
If needed, connect 
hose to gun. Remove 
red cap, then connect 
hose to sprayer. Tighten 
securely.
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YOU ARE NOW READY TO SPRAY!
* Not available on Project Painter Plus
™
 model. 
1 
Turn Pressure Control Knob to the START 
position. Disengage the Trigger Lock.
Good Spray Pattern
Pressure
 too low
Tip Wear
TAILS - Gaps at edges
SPRAY TIP Orientation
Horizontal
Vertical
12 in. (30 cm)
from surface
Release trigger
before end of stroke.
Pull trigger 
after
starting stroke.
Aim Gun here to overlap
stroke by 50%


