Harbor Freight Tools 97855 operating instructions Troubleshooting, Problem Cause Solution

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Troubleshooting (continued)

 

 

 

 

 

Problem

 

Cause

 

Solution

 

1.

Low material level

1.

Refill

 

2.

Cup tipped too far

2.

Hold upright

Sputtering Spray

3.

Clogged Air Vent

3.

Clean vent hole

4.

Loose fluid inlet connections

4.

Tighten

 

5.

Dry or loose fluid needle Packing

5.

Lubricate and/or tighten

 

 

Nut

 

 

 

6.

Loose/damaged fluid tip/seat

6.

Adjust or replace

 

1.

No pressure at gun

1.

Check air hoses

Will Not Spray

2.

Fluid control not open enough

2.

Open fluid control

3.

Fluid too thick

3.

Thin fluid or increase pressure

 

 

 

 

 

(within Maximum range)

 

1.

Improper application speed

1.

Move moderately and parallel

Overspray

2.

Improper distance from workpiece

2.

Adjust distance

 

 

3.

Too much pressure

3.

Reduce air pressure

 

1.

Dirty tip

1.

Clean

Fluid Tip Leakage

2.

Tight Packing Nut

2.

Loosen Packing Nut

3.

Broken fluid needle spring

3.

Replace

 

 

4.

Worn or damaged tip

4.

Replace tip and/or needle

 

1.

Dirty air valve/seat

1.

Clean

Air Leaking from Air

2.

Sticking air valve

2.

Lubricate

3.

Damaged air valve spring

3.

Replace

Cap

4.

Worn/damaged air valve/seat

4.

Replace

 

 

5.

Bent valve stem

5.

Replace

Fluid Leaking from

1.

Packing Nut loose

1.

Tighten without restricting

2.

Packing worn or dry

2.

Replace or lubricate (non-silicone)

Packing Nut

 

 

 

 

 

SKU 97855

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Contents For technical questions or replacement parts, please call Save this ManualDistributed exclusively by Harbor Freight Tools Contents General Important Safety InstructionsSafety Alert Symbol and Signal Words Save this ManualTool use and care Personal safetySave These Instructions Symbols Specific Safety Save These Instructions Specific Safety InstructionsFunctional Description Initial Tool SET UP AssemblyInjury from Accidental Operation To Prevent Serious Injury From Accidental Operation Tool Set UpWork Piece and Work Area Set Up Operating InstructionsGeneral Operating Instructions Do not exceed the tool’s maximum air pressure ratingChange Fan Direction SKU For technical questions, please call PreparationGeneral tips for Preparation Fan Direction Pattern Adjustment Solvent Selection USER-MAINTENANCE InstructionsCleaning, Maintenance, Servicing To Prevent Serious Injury from Tool FailureTroubleshooting ProblemSpray Pattern Diagnosis Problem Cause Solution TroubleshootingPlease Read the Following Carefully Part Description Qty Parts ListRecord Product’s Serial Number Here Assembly DiagramMission Oaks Blvd. PO Box 6009 Camarillo, CA 93011 800