Chicago Electric 97750 Maintenance Servicing, Inspection, Maintenance, Cleaning, After Use

Maintenance And

Servicing

Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician.

To prevent serious injury

from accidental operation:

Turn the Power Switch (33) of the Paint Sprayer to its “OFF” position and unplug the tool from its electrical outlet before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.

To prevent serious injury from tool failure:

Do not use damaged equipment. If abnormal noise or vibration occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.

Inspection, Maintenance, and

Cleaning

1.BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general condition of the Paint Sprayer and its accessories. Check for loose screws, misalignment or binding of moving parts, cracked or broken parts, damaged electrical wiring/air hose, and any other condition that may affect its safe operation.

2.IMPORTANT: The Spray Gun must be cleaned immediately after each use. Improper cleaning is a com- mon reason for the Spray Gun not to operate properly. Materials dry

quickly which will render the Spray Gun useless. It is extremely difficult to remove dry paint/fluid from small passages within the Gun.

3.SOLVENT SELECTION: Always fol- low the paint/fluid manufacturer’s rec- ommendations for cleaning, solvent type, and disposing of used solvent.

•Oil-based paints/fluids: Use mineral spirits.

•Latex (water-based) paints/fluids:

Use warm, soapy water.

•IMPORTANT: Do not use min- eral spirits on latex (water-based) paints/fluids or the mixture will congeal, making it very difficult to remove.

•If a flammable solvent is used, ad- here to the following: (1) Follow all of the solvent manufacturer’s clean up instructions and safety precau- tions at all times. (2) If collecting flushed solvents into a metal con- tainer, transfer into a larger non- metal container, and flush the metal container.

4.After Use:

•Empty the Cup (27), and clean it with solvent for oil-based paint/fluid or soap and water for water-based paint/fluid.

•Fill the Cup (27) with solvent (or water) and spray it through the Gun into a container while shaking the Gun. Once the Cup is empty, repeat the process until the solvent/ water comes out clean.

•Turn the Power Switch (33) to its “OFF” position and disconnect from the electrical outlet. After discon- necting, be aware that air pressure

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