Graco 258880, 258864 important safety instructions Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Warnings

. 3

Basic Spraying Techniques

12

Component Identification

. 5

Triggering Sprayer

12

Common Procedures

. 6

Aiming Sprayer

12

Pressure Relief Procedure

. 6

Unclogging Spray Tip/Guard Assembly

13

Trigger Lock

. 6

Shutdown and Cleaning

14

Spray Tip Position

. 6

Flushing Sprayer

14

Prime/Relief Valve Position

. 6

Cleaning Sprayer Exterior

16

Charging the Battery

. 7

Tips

16

Charger Status Indicator Lights

. 7

Storage

16

Sprayer Status Indicator

. 7

Replacement Parts and Kits

17

Setup

. 8

Troubleshooting

18

Installing Suction Tube

. 8

Alternate Priming Method

21

Spraying Stains or Clear Coats

 

Inlet Valve Cleaning

22

(Fine-Finish Optimizer)

. 8

Technical Data

23

Sprayer Setup

. 9

Graco Standard Warranty

24

Materials

10

 

 

Install Tip/Guard Assembly

 

 

 

(if not installed)

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Important User Information

Read this before using your sprayer. See the Operation Manual provided with your sprayer for complete instructions on proper use and safety warnings.

DO NOT RETURN THIS SPRAYER TO THE STORE!

If you experience problems, contact Graco Customer Service at 1-888-541-9788.

Congratulations! You have purchased a high-quality paint sprayer made by Graco Inc. This sprayer is designed to provide superior spray performance with water-based and oil-based (mineral spirit-type) architectural paints and coatings. This user information sheet is intended to help you understand the types of materials that can and cannot be used with your sprayer.

Before using this equipment, be sure to read and follow the information on your container label and ask for a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). The container label and MSDS will explain the contents of the material and the specific precautions related to it.

Paints, coatings and clean-up materials generally fit into one of the following 3 basic categories:

WATER-BASED:The container label should indicate that the material can be cleaned up with soap and water. Your sprayer is compatible with this type of material. Your sprayer is NOT compatible with harsh cleaners such as chlorine bleach.

OIL-BASED:The container label should indicate that the material is combustible and can be cleaned up with mineral spirits or paint thinner. The MSDS must indicate that the flash point of the material is above 100° F. Your sprayer is compatible with this type of material. Use oil-based material outdoors or in a well-ventilated indoor area with a flow of fresh air. See the safety warnings in your Operation Manual.

FLAMMABLE: This type of material contains flammable solvents such as xylene, toluene, naphtha, MEK, lacquer thinner, acetone, denatured alcohol, and turpentine. The container label should indicate that this material is FLAMMABLE. This type of material is NOT compatible with your sprayer and CANNOT be used.

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Contents 3A0705E Table of Contents Fire and Explosion Hazard Battery Hazard Component Identification Prime/Relief Valve Position Pressure Relief ProcedureTrigger Lock Sprayer Status Indicator Charging the BatteryCharger Status Indicator Lights Installation SetupInstalling Suction Tube Cleanup/StorageSprayer Setup Materials Starting a New Job or Refilling the CupInstall Tip/Guard Assembly if not installed Reversible Tip Selection ChartTriggering Sprayer Aiming SprayerUnclogging Spray Tip/Guard Assembly Shutdown and Cleaning Flushing SprayerWater or flushing fluid. a soft brush can be used to Tips Cleaning Sprayer ExteriorStorage Replacement Parts and Kits Ref. Part DescriptionTroubleshooting Problem Cause SolutionSpray Pattern Diagnostics Problem Cause Solution Replace tip. See Install Tip/Guard AssemSpray pattern spits at Alternate Priming Method Inlet Valve Cleaning RemovalTechnical Data SprayerGraco Standard Warranty Graco Information