Troubleshooting
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Sprayer sprays with poor results |
| Spray tip is partially clogged. |
| See Unclogging Spray Tip/Guard | |
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| Assembly, page 14. |
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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 Choosing the Correct Tip, page 12. |
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| Spray tip filter is partially clogged or |
| Clean or replace spray tip filter. See page |
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| Flexible suction tube strainer is partially |
| Clean or replace flexible suction tube. See |
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| clogged. |
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| Spray tip is worn or damaged. |
| Replace spray tip. See Install Spray |
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| Tip/Guard Assembly, page 13. |
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| Material being sprayed is aerated |
| Do NOT shake material. Stir the material or |
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| because it was shaken. |
| check the manufacturer’s recommenda- |
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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 |
| Warm material. |
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| Inlet or outlet valve fitting is worn. |
| See Outlet Valve Fitting Repair, page 26 |
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| and Inlet Valve Fitting Removal/Service, |
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| Pressure is set too high for thin mate- |
| Turn pressure control knob down. |
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Paint leaks from sprayer trigger |
| Pump has reached its maximum life. |
| Replace pump. | |
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Battery is discharged but charger | Damaged battery. |
| Replace battery. | ||
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Battery does not last long. |
| Battery life varies with material, spray |
| See Charging the Battery, page 6. | |
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Charger status indicator light |
| Hot charging environment or damaged |
| See Charging the Battery, page 6. | |
remains solid red. Battery does not | battery. |
| Unplug charger from outlet for 10 seconds | ||
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| Attempt to charge again. If problem per- |
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| sists, move charger to cooler environment |
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| or replace battery. |
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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, | ||
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