Harbor Freight Tools 92126 Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Causes Suggested Repairs

Troubleshooting

Problem	Possible Causes	Suggested Repairs
	a) Air Nozzle cracked or worn.	a) Replace.
Paint breaking, spitting,	b) Leak at attachment or seal.	b) Clean threads and seal and tighten.
fluttering or irregular	c) Needle packing worn out.	c) Clean, repair or replace packing.
spray.	d) Insufficient paint in cup.	d) Add more paint to cup.
	e) Vent hole in paint container clogged.	e) Clean out vent hole.
One-sided paint	One of the vent holes in the Air Nozzle	Clean the vent hole.
pattern.	is clogged.
Small spray area.	Bore of Air Nozzle is partially clogged.	Clean Air Nozzle.
	Air pressure too high.	Reduce air pressure using the regulator in
Split Spray Pattern.		your air pressure system, or by turning the
		Air Valve Control Knob clockwise.
	a) Paint mixture is too thick.	a) Thin the paint mixture.
	b) Insufficient air pressure.	b) Increase the air pressure using the
		regulator or the Air Valve Control Knob. Do
Paint spatters, does not		not exceed 50 psi.
spray evenly.	c) Too much paint in mixture.	c) Reduce the amount of paint flowing into
		the sprayer by turning the Fluid Valve
		Control Knob clockwise.
	d) Dried paint in Air Nozzle.	d) Clean the Air Nozzle.
	a) Air Needle partially closed.	a) Open Air Ball Valve by turning the air
		Valve Control Knob counterclockwise.
Not enough air	b) Dried material in Air Ball Valve or Air	b) Clean the dirty part.
	Nozzle.
pressure to spray the
	c) Insufficient air supply.	c) Adjust the regulator in your system, or
paint.
		increase air pressure. DO NOT
		INCREASE PRESSURE BEYOND THE
		50 PSI MAX.
Inadequate coverage.	Air pressure too high for the viscosity of	Reduce the air presure or add more paint
Paint "fogs" on the
	the paint mixture.	to the mixture to increase viscosity.
workpiece.
Material leaking from	a) Dried material is in threads.	a) Clean threads.
Paint Cup Nipple.	b) Nipple is not tight.	b) Tighten nipple.
Paint leaks from nozzle	a) Worn Fluid Needle.	a) Replace Fluid Needle.
when trigger is	b) Dried paint in Air Nozzle.	b) Clean Air Nozzle.
operated.	c) Loose or worn Needle Packing.	c) Tighten or replace Needle Packing.

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