Graco 261800 Maintenance and Service, Caring for Sprayer, Paint Hoses, Tips, Pump Packings

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Maintenance and Service

CAUTION

Protect the internal drive parts of this sprayer from water. Openings in shroud allow cooling of mechanical parts and electronics inside. If water gets into these openings, the sprayer could mal- function or be permanently damaged.

Caring for Sprayer

Keep sprayer and all accessories clean and in good working order.

To avoid overheating motor, keep vent holes in

Maintenance and Service

Paint Hoses

Check hose for damage every time you spray. Do not attempt to repair hose if hose jacket or fittings are damaged. Wrench tighten, using two wrenches.

Tips

Always clean tips with compatible solvent and brush after spraying.

• Tips may require replacement after 15 gal- lons (57 liters) or they

shroud clear for air flow.

may last through 60 gal- lons (227 liters) depend-

WLD

Do not cover sprayer while spraying.

ing on abrasiveness of paint.

Do not spray with worn tip.

Pump Packings

When pump packings wear, paint will begin to leak down outside of pump. Replace pump packings at first sign of leaking or additional damage could occur. Get a pump repair kit and install according to instruction on kit packaging. Consult a Graco/MAGNUM authorized service center.

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