Harbor Freight Tools 43430 operating instructions Troubleshooting, Problem Cause Remedy

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Troubleshooting

PROBLEM

CAUSE

REMEDY

 

 

 

 

- Paint too diluted

- Add undiluted product

Paint drips on the

- Improper spray adjustment

- Reduce paint flow by tightening Fluid Control Knob (2)

object being

- Too much air flow

- Reduct air flow by turning Air Valve Assy (15) to minus (-)

painted

- Holding Trigger (4) too long

- Release Trigger on back stroke

 

- Spraying too close

- Increase distance between nozzle and object

 

 

 

 

- Paint too diluted

- Add undiluted product

 

- Improper spray adjustment

- Increase paint flow by loosening Fluid Control Knob (2)

Paint application

- Air flow too weak

- Increase air flow by turning Air Valve Assy (15) to plus (+).

weak or irregular

- Spray movement too fast

- Move Spray Gun more slowly

 

- Gun clogged

- Clean components are previously described

 

- Spray distance too far

- Spray closer to object

 

 

 

 

- Paint not thinned enough

- Add thinner (check viscosity)

Spray Gun not

- Spray Gun clogged

- Clean components as previously described

- Air Hose is leaking

- Replace Air Hose

operating

- Air Filter clogged

- Clean or replace Air Filter

 

 

- Paint Cup not fully closed

- Tighten Plastic Cup and Cover. Check Material Sleeve (8).

 

 

 

SKU 43430

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Contents For technical questions and replacement parts, please call 43430Specifications Safety Warnings and PrecautionsRead all instructions before using this tool Save This ManualPage Assembly UnpackingIndustrial applications must follow Osha requirements REV 01/07 Paint and Materials Preparation Filling and Adjusting the Air Spray Gun Operation Viscosity To test the viscosity of a materialSpraying Techniques REV 08/02Maintenance To Clean the Air Nozzle and Paint NeedleTroubleshooting Problem Cause RemedyParts List Item # Description QtyAssembly Drawing Please Readthe Following CarefullyLimited 1 Year Warranty