Starting Up

1. Learn how to operate the control valve.

The control valve sets the prime or pressure position as well as the spraying pressure. When the valve is fully counter-clockwise the unit is in the prime position. As the control valve is turned clockwise, the unit’s output pressure to the gun is gradually increased until

the control valve is fully clockwise and the unit is at it’s maximum output pressure of 2500 psi. This will fully atomize any stain or paint without needing to dilute the material.

FOLLOW “PRESSURE RELIEF PROCEDURES” ON PAGE 10 WHENEVER YOU:

-are instructed to relieve pressure

-stop spraying

-checking or servicing any of the system equipment.

-install or clean the spray tip.

To stop the unit in an emergency or before performing any service or maintenance procedure follow the Pressure Relief Procedure on page 10 to relieve the fluid pressure.

HANDLE THE SPRAY SYSTEM AS YOU

WOULD A LOADED FIREARM!!

2. Prepare the Material

a.Prepare the material according to the manufacturer’s material recommendations.

b.Place the suction tube into the material container.

d.Install spray tip onto gun.

e.If so equipped, turn engine switch to ON position, then pull starter rope vigorously until engine starts.

e.Turn Control Valve clockwise to the desired spray pressure required to properly atomize your material (Sprayer is limited to a maximum of 2500 psi).

f . Disengage the gun safety lock and you are ready to start spraying.

5. Adjusting the Pressure

a.Turn the Control Valve clockwise to increase pressure and counterclockwise to decrease pressure.

If you spray into the paint bucket, always use the lowest spray pressure and maintain firm metal to metal contact between gun and container.

b.Always use the lowest pressure and engine RPM necessary to completely automize the material.

c.If wider coverage is needed, use a larger tip rather than increasing the pressure.

3.Starting the Sprayer

(see Figure above)

a.Pressure Control Knob must be in the low pressure position.

b.Control Valve must be open to the priming position or fully counterclockwise.

c.Follow the procedure under “How to Flush”, Steps 6 through 12.

d.Check the spray pattern. The tip size and angle determines the pattern width and flow rate.

e.A trigger locking button is provided on the engine

speed and spray gun actuation levers to prevent hand cramping and user fatigue during extended striping sessions.

Operating the sprayer at higher engine RPM or higher pressure than needed wastes material, causes early tip wear and shortens engine and sprayer pump life!