MODEL G5354 AIRBRUSH KIT INSTRUCTION MANUAL COPYRIGHT © APRIL, 2007 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC. WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
SECTION 1: SAFETY For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual Before Operating This Equipment The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazardous conditions. This manual uses a series of symbols and signal words which are intended to convey the level of importance of the safety messages. The progression of symbols is described below. Remember that safety messages by themselves do not eliminate danger and are not a substitute for proper accident prevention measures.
Safety Instructions For Pneumatic Tools 10. USE PROPER AIR HOSE for the tool. Make sure your air hose is in good condition and is long enough to reach your work without stretching. 11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear is recommended. Wear a protective hair covering to contain long hair. 12. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use a face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty.
Additional Safety Instructions for Spraying 1. READ THIS MANUAL. This manual contains proper operating instructions for this airbrush. 2. READ MATERIAL LABELS and MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS (MSDS). Read and know all the instructions on the packaging label and the MSDS before opening the package. This information could save your life. 3. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION. Always wear a NIOSH approved respirator when spraying or working around finishing materials. 4. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS.
SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION Foreword Contact Information We are proud to offer the Grizzly Model G5354 Airbrush. This model is part of a growing Grizzly family of fine tools. When used according to the guidelines set forth in this manual, you can expect years of trouble-free, enjoyable operation, and proof of Grizzly’s commitment to customer satisfaction. If you have any comments regarding this manual, please write to us at the following address: Grizzly Industrial, Inc. C/O Technical Documentation P.O.
TOOL DATA SHEET Customer Service #: (570) 546-9663 • To Order Call: (800) 523-4777 • Fax #: (800) 438-5901 Model G5354 Airbrush MODEL G5354 MIX TYPE External TYPE OF FEED Siphon (Bottom) SPRAY PATTERN Pencil Line to 2" TRIGGER ACTION Dual INLET AIR PRESSURE BODY MATERIAL 15-50 PSI Chromed Steel Thinned acrylics, acrylic MATERIAL USAGE enamels and lacquers, gouches, fabric colors, inks, watercolors and dyes.
SECTION 3: SETUP Inventory Assembly Your airbrush left our warehouse in a carefully packed box. If you discover the airbrush is damaged after you have signed for delivery, please immediately call Customer Service at (570) 546-9663 for advice. Prior to assembly and use of the airbrush, it is essential that all parts be thoroughly cleaned and dried. Please refer to Cleaning in the MAINTENANCE section on Page 11 for more detailed instructions.
Controls 3. Connect the hose from the air compressor to an air regulator, then adjust the air pressure to 30 PSI. 4. Connect the adapter with the air hose to the air regulator (see Figure 4). Needle Chuck Trigger Needle Air Intake Trigger Stop Siphon Spray Tube Regulator Figure 6. Controls. Figure 4. Adapter attached to regulator. 5. The glass jar with suction lid or the metal jar installs in the airbrush by pushing the nozzle into the receiver tube on the airbrush body.
SECTION 4: OPERATIONS Spraying The paint you use with this brush should be thinned to the consistency of 2% milk. Strain paint with a coffee filter when pouring it into the jar. EXPLOSION HAZARD! DO NOT smoke or have any source of flame or spark near spraying. Vapors will explode if ignited. Keep in mind that paint dries quickly inside the airbrush. If you plan to stop spraying for a few minutes, flush the airbrush with cleaning solution (see Page 11) through the siphon tube. To use your airbrush: 1.
SECTION 5: ACCESSORIES G6261—Campbell Hausfeld™ Water Filter Remove damaging water vapor before it reaches your pneumatic tools. This highly effective, five micron filter features a seethrough bowl and easy in-line connections. 150 PSI maximum air pressure. 1⁄4" NPT. H7274—Campbell Hausfeld™ Pressure Regulator Mini Series. Provides regulated output pressure of 0 to 125 PSI for proper tool operation. Locking pressure knob prevents accidental adjustments. 15 SCFM flow capacity @ 90 PSI. 1⁄4" NPT. Figure 7.
SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE Cleaning 4. Disassemble the airbrush components as shown on the parts breakdown, located on Page 13. Proper cleaning is the best way to ensure trouble free performance from your airbrush. If your airbrush is not thoroughly cleaned, damage and poor spraying will result. Problems caused by improper cleaning will not be covered by the warranty. Keep in mind that your cleaning solution must be of the same base as the paint.
Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Solution Excessive overspray. 1. Spray pattern adjusted incorrectly for your application. 2. Air press too high. 3. Airbrush is too far from surface. 4. Spraying too fast. 1. Adjust the spray regulator. 2. Reduce air pressure. 3. Keep airbrush at recommended distance. 4. Slow down and maintain consistent, even parallel stroke. Spray pattern is oblong or doesn't fly straight. 1. Needle has a "hook" at the tip or has been damaged. 1.
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