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Sprayer sprays with poor results |
| Spray tip is partially clogged |
| See Unclogging Spray Tip/Guard Assembly, | ||
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| Spray tip is not in correct position |
| Rotate spray tip to SPRAY position. |
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| Incorrect spray tip for application of |
| See Reversible Spray Tip Selection Chart, |
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| Spray tip filter is partially clogged or damaged. | Clean or replace spray tip filter. See page 14. | |
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| Flexible suction tube strainer is partially |
| Clean or replace flexible suction tube. See page |
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| Spray tip is worn or damaged |
| Replace spray tip. See Install Spray Tip/Guard |
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| Assembly, page 13. |
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| Material being sprayed is aerated because it | Do NOT shake material. Stir the material or | |
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| check the manufacturer’s recommendation for |
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| the material being sprayed. |
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| Pressure control knob is too low. |
| Turn up pressure control knob. |
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| Material being sprayed is too cold to spray. |
| Warm material. |
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| Inlet or outlet valve fittings are worn. |
| See Outlet Valve Fitting Repair, page 22 and |
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| Inlet Valve Removal/Service, page 21. |
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Paint leaks from sprayer trigger area. |
| Pump has reached its maximum life. |
| Replace pump. | ||
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Spray pattern is pulsating: | Operator is moving too fast while spraying. | Slow speed of movement. | ||||
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| Spray tip or spray tip filter is clogged. | Unclog spray tip or clean spray tip filter, page 14. | ||
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Spray pattern has tails: | Pressure control knob is too low. | Turn up pressure control knob. | ||||
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| Incorrect spray tip for application of | See Reversible Spray Tip Selection Chart, page 12. | ||
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| Material not compatible with sprayer. | Switch material. | ||
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| ti15526a | Inlet or outlet valve fittings are worn. | See Outlet Valve Fitting Repair, page 22 and Inlet | |||
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Spray pattern has dripping: | Sprayer is moving too slow for material. | Move sprayer faster while spraying. | ||||
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| Sprayer is too close to target surface. | Move sprayer away from surface 10 in. (25 cm) | ||
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| Holding trigger while changing spray | Release trigger when changing directions. | ||
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| Pressure control knob is too high. | Turn down pressure control knob. | ||
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| Spray tip is worn or damaged. | Replace spray tip. See Install Spray Tip/Guard | ||
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