Graco 3A2587H Install Spray Tip/Guard Assembly if not installed, Triggering Sprayer

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Install Spray Tip/Guard Assembly (if not installed)

This equipment stays pressurized until pressure is manually relieved. To help prevent serious injury from

Install Spray Tip/Guard Assembly (if not installed)

Getting Started with Basic Techniques

Use a piece of scrap cardboard to practice these basic spraying techniques before you begin spraying the surface.

•Hold sprayer 10 in. (25 cm) from surface and aim straight at surface. Tilting sprayer to direct spray angle causes an uneven finish.

pressurized fluid, such as skin injection, splashing fluid and moving parts, follow the Pressure Relief Procedure when you stop spraying and before cleaning, checking, or servicing the equipment.

1.Engage trigger lock and put prime/spray valve UP to release pressure.

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2.Install spray tip filter to spray tip/guard assembly. NOTE: Spray tip filter is reverse-threaded.

Turn left (or counter-clockwise) to install. Turn right (or clockwise) to remove.

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NOTICE

Make sure spray tip filter is completely screwed into the spray tip/guard assembly to avoid damage to the filter. Do not use a damaged spray tip filter or poor sprayer performance may result.

Do NOT place hands in front of tip.

3.Screw spray tip/guard assembly onto sprayer. Tighten retaining nut until completely engaged with sprayer. Do not overtighten nut.

•Flex wrist to keep sprayer pointed straight. Fanning sprayer to direct spray at angle causes uneven finish.

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NOTE: How fast you move the sprayer will affect spray application. If material is pulsating, you are moving too fast. If material drips, you are moving too slow. See Trouble- shooting, page 24.

Triggering Sprayer

Pull trigger after starting stroke. Release trigger before end of stroke. Sprayer must be moving when trigger is pulled and released.

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Start Moving

Pull Trigger

Release Trigger

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NOTICE

The spray tip is a permanently attached to the spray tip/guard assembly. Removal will result in damage.

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Contents Model Voltage Description Adjustable Pressure Fixed PressureTable of Contents Extension Cords GroundingExtension Cord Gauge Extension Cord Length AWG Minimum Electric Shock Hazard Fire and Explosion HazardSkin Injection Hazard Pressurized Aluminum Parts Hazard Equipment Misuse HazardMoving Parts Hazard Toxic Fluid or Fumes HazardComponent Identification Power Cord Using Electrical CordsGrounding and Electrical Requirements Extension Cord RequirementsTrigger Lock Pressure Relief ProcedurePrime/Spray Valve Trigger LockedPressure Control Knob Reversible Spray TipFlexible Suction Tube Not available on all unitsOverheating Protection Sprayer SetupIf sprayer fails to prime, try one of the steps below Starting a New Job Or Refilling the Material CupChoosing the Correct Tip Choosing Pressure Control Knob SettingUnderstanding Tip Number Selecting Tip Hole SizeGetting Started with Basic Techniques Install Spray Tip/Guard Assembly if not installedTriggering Sprayer Aiming Sprayer Unclogging Spray Tip/Guard AssemblySpray Pattern Quality Flushing Sprayer Shutdown and CleaningTi15529ati18926a Storage Cleaning Sprayer ExteriorModels 16N658, 16N659, 16N673, 17C810 Replacement PartsDescription Parts List Models 16N658, 16N659, 16N673, 17C810Model 16N659, 16N673, 17C810 16M873 Installation Inlet Valve Fitting Removal/ServiceRemoval Outlet Valve Fitting RepairWiring General ServiceProblem Cause Solution TroubleshootingMaterial Spray Pattern DiagnosticsSee Shutdown and Cleaning, Problem Cause Solution Troubleshooting LeaksHand-Held Sprayer Models 16N673, 16N659 Metric Technical DataHand-Held Sprayer Model 16N658 Metric Date Material Spray Pressure Setting Preferred Material Settings LogExample Mark Dial3A2587H Graco Information Graco Standard Warranty