gettiNg started
beFore you begiN
•
Make sure the type of paint you use can be
cleaned with either mineral spirits (for oil-
based paints) or a warm water and soap
solution (for latex paints).
•
It is a good idea to have drop cloths protecting
your floors and anything else in the room that
you do not want accidentally splattered with
paint.
partS and componentS
Roller cap
Roller cover
Roller core
FilliNg the maiN tube
The SMART Roller™ should come
i
preassembled new, or should
already
Cleanup during previous usage.
If the unit is not assembled,
follow
Components" steps on page 6.
1.
Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to the
fill tube. This will help the fill valve slide easily
off the fill tube.
2.
Clip fill tube to paint container.
3.
Press down and firmly hold the fill valve onto
the fill tube.
4.
Pull the plunger to draw the material into
the main tube. When the tube is full, you are
ready to begin using the SMART Roller.
2
eN
Quick-release tabs
Fill valve
be
assembled
the
"Lubricating
Attention
Roller arm assembly
Head
Main tube
Locking collar
1
after
the
3
Some oil-based paints require a
stronger cleaning solution than
mineral spirits and should not be
used with the Smart Roller. Using
a cleaning solution stronger than
mineral spirits may cause damage
to the Smart Roller.
Check with your paint supplier to be
sure the oil-based paint you have
can be cleaned with mineral spirits.
Fill tube
Trigger
2
4
Plunger