Use and Care Manual

4 - ENG
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
TYPICAL INSTALLATION
Before Spraying
1. As a standard practice, drain water from the air
Figure 2
L Air cap nut R Fluid control
M Air cap S Trigger
N Cup cover T Air inlet port
O Cup U Female connector (put
Teflon® tape on the male threads)
P Air control V
Air regulator
Q Pattern control W Fluid filter
compressor tank and air lines prior to use each day
(reference your compressor operators manual for
detailed instructions). NOTE: Failure to install
appropriate water/oil removal equipment may
result in damage to the spray gun or workpiece
(see Figure 1).
2. Install the regulator onto the air inlet port of the tool
then install a 1/4” NPT female connector (included
in accessory kit) onto the air inlet port of the
regulator. (see Figure 2). Note: Use Teflon® Tape
on all threaded connections.
3. Attach air supply line to 1/4 NPT female connector
plug.
4. Start the compressor and set the regulator to 40-50
PSI. NOTE: Be sure there is sufficient hose
connected between the gun and air supply to
comfortably reach the work surface.
This spray gun is designed to
operate best at pressures between 25-50 PSI.
Never attempt to operate this spray gun at
pressures in excess of 50 PSI.
5. Mix material according to the manufacutrer’s
instructions, adding thinner if needed. Mixture should be smooth and easily pourable. Lumps or foreign objects
should be removed by straining through a suitable paint filter or cheesecloth.
6. Attach the paint cup to the gun.
7. Remove the paint cup cover and fill the cup about 3/4 full with paint then replace the cover. NOTE: If using
the spray gun for the first time, fill the paint cup with thinner and spray
Figure 3
into a grounded metal waste container to flush the gun and cup of any
impurities that may have accumulated during assembly and shipping.
Spraying Instructions
1. Begin spraying. Hold the gun about 6 to 9 inches from the work surface
and while moving the gun from side to side, depress the trigger to begin
applying material. To avoid blobs, runs and lap marks, keep the gun in
motion at all times before, after and while the trigger is depressed (see
Figure 3). When spraying from the left to right, use the vertical pattern and
when spraying from the top to bottom, use the horizontal pattern (see Figure
4) . Practice painting on a piece of scrap material or cardboard until the test
coating results are acceptable, making adjustments as follows:
a. Pattern control knob (see Figure 2) - for a full pattern, turn the knob in a
counterclockwise direction and for a round pattern, turn the knob clockwise.
This knob is used to create the proper pattern of paint as it is sprayed from
the spray gun.
Key Description Key Description Key Description Key Description
A Air hose D In-line Oiler G Quick Coupler J Female Connector
B In-line Filter E Air Hose H Male Connector K Spray Gun
C Tee Fitting F Whip Hose I Air Tool
Figure 1