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Operating Instructions
Operation
1. Begin spraying.
6 - 9"
Always keep
the gun at
right angles to
the work (See
Figure 8).
2. Keep the noz-
zle about 6 to
9 inches from
the work sur-
face through-
out the stroke
and always
keep the gun in motion while spray-
ing. Stopping gun movement in
mid-stroke will cause a build up of
paint and result in runs. Do not fan
the gun from side to side while
painting. This will cause a build-up
of paint in the center of the stroke
and an insufficient coating at each
end (See Figure 9).
Heavy coat
Thin coat
Figure 9
3. Trigger the gun properly. Start the
gun moving at the beginning of the
stroke BEFORE SQUEEZING THE
TRIGGER and release the trigger
BEFORE STOPPING GUN MOVE-
MENT at the end of the stroke. This
procedure will feather (blend) each
stroke with the next without show-
ing overlap or unevenness (See
Figure 10).
6 - 9"
Pull
Trigger
Start
Stroke
Figure 10
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4. The amount of paint being applied
can be varied by the speed of the
stroke, distance from the surface
and adjustment of the fluid control
knob.
5. Overlap strokes just enough to
obtain an even coat (See Figure 11).
Figure 11
Figure 8
NOTE: Two thin coats of paint will
yield better results and have less
chance of runs than one heavy layer.
6. Use a piece of cardboard as a shield
to catch overspray at the edges of
the work to protect other surfaces.
Use masking tape to cover other
areas if needed.
Maintenance
Thin coat
DAILY CLEAN-UP
Local codes may require specific clean-
ing methods and equipment. Follow
local codes and paint manufacturer's
recommendations for the use and dis-
posal of spray materials and solvent.
NOTICE
use. Paint and other materials dry
quickly in the small passages rendering
gun useless due to the difficulty of
removing hardened paint from the pas-
sages inside the gun.
NOTE: In the instructions below, the
use of the word "solvent" refers to the
specific solvent for the material used
(example: lacquer thinner for lacquer,
etc.).
1. Remove and empty the canister;
then rinse with a solvent recom-
mended for the paint or other
material used.
2. Refill canister with clean solvent
Release
and attach to the gun. Spray solvent
Trigger
through the gun while shaking the
End
Stroke
gun vigorously. Wipe the gun exte-
rior with a solvent soaked rag.
Repeat until the gun is clean.
3. Remove the air cap and soak in sol-
4. Clean gaskets with a solvent soaked
5. After using water to clean out
6. Use a non-silicone oil on all moving
7. Clean and flush gun thoroughly to
PERIODIC CLEAN-UP
Due to improper cleaning and paint it
may be necessary to inspect and clean
Clean spray gun
the internal parts and the gun body.
immediately after
1. Examine openings in air cap and
2. A brush or toothpick or something
3. Remove and check the fluid needle
IMPORTANT: If the needle tip is worn
more on one side than the other,
either the needle is bent or the gun
body has been dropped or knocked
out-of-line. There are no adjustments
that can be made to a bent gun body.
4
Gravity Feed Spray Guns
vent until clean. Use a small brush
for stubborn stains if necessary.
Toothpicks or small brushes may be
used to clean air passages; however,
NEVER USE METAL OBJECTS TO
CLEAN PRECISELY DRILLED
PASSAGES. DAMAGED PAS-
SAGES WILL CAUSE IMPROPER
SPRAYING.
rag. To prevent equipment damage,
DO NOT IMMERSE GASKETS OR
SPRAY GUN BODY IN
SOLVENTS.
water based paints or materials,
spray mineral spirits through the
gun to prevent corrosion.
parts when reassembling. Use
Vaseline
®
or light grease on all
threaded connections prior to
storage.
neutralize any contaminants corro-
sive to the spray gun.
fluid tip. If clogged, remove any o-
rings and soak the air cap or fluid
tip in solvent.
similar may be used to dislodge the
dried paint from holes and pas-
sages. NEVER USE METAL
OBJECTS TO CLEAN PRECISELY
DRILLED PASSAGES. DAMAGED
PASSAGES WILL CAUSE IMPROP-
ER SPRAYING.
for excessive wear at the tip and
straightness.
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