Pressure Relief Procedure
WARNING
Follow this Pressure Relief Procedure whenever instructed to relieve pressure, stop spraying, check or service equipment,
or install or clean spray tip.
1.Turn OFF power and turn sprayer pressure control to low- est pressure setting.
2.Hold gun against side of grounded metal flushing pail. Trigger gun into pail to relieve pressure.
If you suspect spray tip or hose is clogged or that pressure has not been fully relieved after following the steps above, VERY SLOWLY loosen tip guard retaining nut or hose end coupling to relieve pressure gradually, then loosen completely. Clear hose or tip obstruction.
Gun Trigger Lock (3a)
WARNING
To prevent injury when the gun is not in use, always set the gun’s trigger lock (3a) if unit is being shut down or left unattended.
Trigger Locked | Trigger Unlocked |
(no spray) | (spray) |
ti8908a | ti8909a |
Setup
WARNING
Make sure sprayer is turned off and unplugged from power source. Refer to your sprayer instruction manual for priming and spray instructions.
Connect Gun to Sprayer
1.Attach supply hose to sprayer fluid outlet.
2.Attach other end of supply hose to gun swivel (5). Use two wrenches (one on the swivel (5) and one on the hose), to tighten all connections securely.
3.Refer to sprayer instruction manual for priming instructions.
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Installing Tip (15) and Guard (2) on Gun
WARNING
1.If equipment has recently been operated, relieve pressure. Set trigger lock (3a).
2.Using a pencil or similar object, insert seat (16) into back of guard (2).
3.Install guard (2) over end of gun (21). Tighten retaining nut.
4.Insert tip (15) into slot on guard (2).
Operation
Spraying
1.Unlock trigger lock (3a).
2.Be sure the arrow shaped tip (15) faces forward (spray).
3.Hold gun perpendicular and approximately
4.Slowly increase pump pressure until coverage is uniform and even (see sprayer instruction manual for additional information).
Aligning Spray
WARNING
1.Relieve pressure. Set trigger lock (3a).
2.Loosen guard retaining nut.
3.Align guard (2) horizontally to spray a horizontal pattern.
4.Align guard (2) vertically to spray a vertical pattern.
Clearing Clogs
WARNING
1.Relieve pressure. Set trigger lock (3a).
2.Rotate tip (15) 180°. Unlock trigger lock (3a). Trigger gun into pail or onto ground to remove clog.
3.Set trigger lock (3a). Rotate tip (15) 180° back to spray position.
Cleanup
CAUTION
Never soak gun in solvents. Do not leave the gun or any parts in water.
Flush gun after each work shift and store in a dry location. Clean handle grip with water or with a rag wetted in mineral spirits or paint thinner. Do not soak.
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