MODEL W1798 2 PIECE SPRAY GUN SET OWNER'S MANUAL Phone: (360) 734-3482 • Online Technical Support: tech-support@shopfox.biz COPYRIGHT © JUNE, 2007 BY WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC. WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC.
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Model W1798 Professional Spray Gun 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.
Model W1798 Professional Spray Gun Safety Instructions for Pneumatic Tools 17. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing, changing accessories, or moving to another location. 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. 18. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing/balance at all times. 11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL.
Model W1798 Professional Spray Gun Additional Safety Instructions for Spray Guns 1. READ THIS MANUAL. This manual contains proper operating instructions for this spray gun. 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. ALWAYS WEAR A NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR WHEN SPRAYING OR WORKING AROUND FINISHING MATERIALS. 4. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS.
Model W1798 Professional Spray Gun INTRODUCTION Woodstock Technical Support Large Sprayer Specifications This tool has been specially designed to provide many years of trouble-free service. Close attention to detail, ruggedly built parts and a rigid quality control program assure safe and reliable operation. Type...........................HP Siphon Feed Fluid Tip ............................... 1.8 mm Air Consumption ................ 6.0–8.8 CFM Inlet Air Pressure ........
Model W1798 Professional Spray Gun SETUP Unpacking This tool has been carefully packaged for safe transportation. If you notice the tool has been damaged during shipping, please contact your authorized Shop Fox dealer immediately. Inventory The following is a description of the main components shipped with the Model W1798. Lay the components out to inventory them. Note: If you can't find an item on this list, check the mounting location on the tool or examine the packaging materials carefully.
Model W1798 Professional Spray Gun Assembly 1. Attach the air hose to the spray gun with the included male 1⁄4" NPT quick connect fitting. Pattern Control Note: You have the option of attaching a regulator/guage directly to the gun. Some may find this awkward and would rather mount the regulator/gauge closer to the air source. 2. Fluid Control Atomizing Cap Trigger Attach the spray gun to an air supply regulated between 43–58 PSI.
Model W1798 Professional Spray Gun OPERATIONS Spraying The Model W1798 spray gun set is designed to spray low to medium viscosity liquids, like lacquers, stains, primers, multi-component paints, acrylics, epoxies etc. It is ideal for auto body touch-ups, woodworking projects, or projects with hard to reach areas. EXPLOSION HAZARD! DO NOT smoke or have any source of flame or spark near spraying. Vapors will explode if ignited. To use your spray gun, do these steps: 1.
Model W1798 Professional Spray Gun 7. Adjust the fluid control knob to start with a low volume of material and keep the atomization as low as possible. You will need to use a combination of fluid control, inlet air pressure, air flow control and stroke speed to achieve the results you want. Spray so the material wets out nicely without running or sagging. 10. Begin spraying 2-3 inches before the workpiece and continue to the end of the workpiece.
Model W1798 Professional Spray Gun Atomizing Cap and Fan Adjustments Often many spray pattern or spatter problems can be solved by making sure that the atomizing cap holes (Figure 8) are kept clean. However, when cleaning, do not use metal tools or you may increase the diameter of the preset holes. It is better to soak the cap in paint thinner and use a wooden or plastic toothpick.
Model W1798 Professional Spray Gun CLEANING & LUBRICATION Cleaning 3. Remove the reservoir and lid. 4. Disassemble the gun by unscrewing the fluid control knob, then remove the spring and needle (Figure 9). EXPLOSION HAZARD! Chlorinated Solvents like Tricloroethane and Methylene Chloride (methyl chloride) can chemically react with aluminum and may explode. Many parts in spray guns are made of aluminum. Read solvent label carefully before using solvent.
Model W1798 Professional Spray Gun Lubrication 6. Rinse these parts thoroughly in solvent, then dry with compressed air or let air dry. Lubricate the following areas with spray gun lube after cleaning: Note: If the small holes in the atomizing cap become blocked, soak in clean solvent. If the blockage still exists, clear the blockage with a small needle, taking great care to not enlarge or damage the hole. Damage to the hole will create a disrupted spray pattern. A. B. C. D. E. F.
Model W1798 Professional Spray Gun Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution Fluttering or Spitting spray. 1. Dry or worn fluid tip seat permits air to seep into fluid passage. 2. Material level too low. 3. Fluid tip or strainer is blocked. 4. Dry needle packing. 1. Tighten fluid tip or replace seat with new one. 1. Atomizing cap holes are obstructed. 2. Build-up on top or bottom of fluid tip. 3. Build-up on atomizing cap is on needle seat. 1. Clear holes. 1.
Model W1798 Professional Spray Gun Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution Excessive overspray. 1. Fluid pressure too high. 2. Gun is too far from surface. 1. Reduce fluid pressure. 2. Keep gun at recommended distance. 3. Slow down and maintain consistent, even parallel stroke. 3. Spraying too fast. 1. Pattern adjustment screw is not seating properly. 2. Atomizing cap is loose. 1. Clean or replace. Runs and sags. 1. Damaged seal. 1. Replace damaged seals. Material leaks from cup. 1.
Model W1798 Professional Spray Gun PARTS REF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 PART�# X1798001 X1798002 X1798003 X1798004 X1798005 X1798006 X1798007 X1798008 X1798009 X1798010 DESCRIPTION PAINT�INLET�JOINT DIRECTIONAL�SCREW SEALING�RING NOZZLE�ASSEMBLY FLUID�NOZZLE PATTERN�ADJUSTMENT�VALVE TRIGGER�PIN TRIGGER O-RING AIR�VALVE�SEAT -14- REF 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 PART�# X1798011 X1798012 X1798013 X1798014 X1798015 X1798016 X1798017 X1798018 X1798019 X1798020 DESCRIPTION COMPRESSION�SPRING O-RING AIR�INLET�
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