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THINNINGTABLESPRAYMATERIAL RUNOUT TIMEClearandsemi-transparent stainsand sealers No thinningrequired
Oilbasedprimers, varnishesand polyurethane (Less than2 minute runout)
Solidcolorwater basedstains May require thinning
Waterbased or latexpaints (More than 2minute runout)
Note:Notrecommended fortextured paint
D2
•Ifmaterial needsthinning, add theappropriate liquid thinningmaterial
recommendedbythe manufacturer(figure D2).
•Itis possibleto spray latexpaint with thisunit, however,the required thinning
mayexceedmaterial manufacturerʼsrecommendation. Thin latexpaint so thatit
runsthroughviscosity cupin under 2minutes. The operatorshould considerthe
typeofapplication andfinal location ofthe project whenspraying amaterialthat
requiresmorethan 2minutes to runthrough the viscositycup,
PREPARATIONTIPS
•Alwaysstir andstrain the materialthroughly before use.
•Withany sprayingjob you shouldalways ensure thatyou haveproperlyprepared thesurface to getthe best finish.
Thatis,all surfacesare free fromdust, dirt, rustand grease.Lightlypressure washdecks or exteriorsurfaces and
ensurethatthey aredry before spraying.
•Eventhough HVLPsprayers have verylittle overspray,it is recommendedthat you maskall edges andother areas
andusedrop clothsto protect yourfloors and anythingelse inthespraying areathat you wishto remain untouched.
•Skinthat formson the topof paint canclog thesprayer.Remove skinbefore mixing. Strainwith afunnelwith afilter
attachedorthrough hosieryto remove anyimpurities that couldclog system.
•Beforestarting havegloves, paper towels,rags etc. availablefor unexpectedspills.
FILLINGTHE CANISTER - (FIGURE E)
•Checkto makesure that thecanister is completelyscrewed ontothesprayer.
•Laythe sprayeron its sidewith the canisterside lidfacingup.
•Unscrewthe lidon the sideof the canister.
•Pourthe properlythinned and strainedmaterial to besprayed intotheside fill
canister(figureE). TIP:Use the mixing bucket provided to pour material
from the originalm aterial container into the side fill canister.
•Cleanany residualliquid from thethreads or sidesof thecanisterand sprayer.
•Startingthe threadsevenly, screwthelid completelyonto the sidefill canister.
Checkthelid tomake sure itis threaded onsquarely andcompletelybefore
pickingupthe sprayer.
OPERATIONON/ OFF SWITCH - (FIGURE F)
Theon/offswitch islocated on thehandle of
thepowerunit.
•Toturnthe power uniton, pressthe top of
switch(I).
•Toturnthe power unitoff, pressthe bottom
ofswitch (0).
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