Troubleshooting (continued)

Problem

 

Cause

 

Solution

Sputtering Spray

1.

Low material level

1.

Refill

 

2.

Cup tipped too far

2.

Hold upright

 

3.

Clogged Air Vent

3.

Clean vent hole

 

4.

Loose fluid inlet connections

4.

Tighten

 

5.

Dry or loose fluid needle

5.

Lubricate and/or tighten

 

 

Packing Nut

6.

Adjust or replace

 

6.

Loose/damaged fluid tip/seat

 

 

Will Not Spray

1. No pressure at gun

1.

Check air hoses

 

2.

Fluid control not open enough

2.

Open fluid control

 

3.

Fluid too thick

3.

Thin fluid or increase pressure

 

 

 

 

(within Maximum range)

Overspray

1. Improper application speed

1.

Move moderately and parallel

 

2.

Improper distance from

2.

Adjust distance

 

 

workpiece

 

 

 

3.

Too much pressure

3.

Reduce air pressure

Fluid Tip Leakage

1.

Dirty tip

1.

Clean

 

2.

Tight Packing Nut

2.

Loosen Packing Nut

 

3.

Broken fluid needle spring

3.

Replace

 

4.

Worn or damaged tip

4.

Replace tip and/or needle

Air Leaking from Air Cap

1.

Dirty air valve/seat

1.

Clean

 

2.

Sticking air valve

2.

Lubricate

 

3.

Damaged air valve spring

3.

Replace

 

4.

Worn/damaged air valve/seat

4.

Replace

 

5.

Bent valve stem

5.

Replace

 

 

 

Fluid Leaking from Packing Nut

1.

Packing Nut loose

1.

Tighten without restricting

 

2.

Packing worn or dry

2.

Replace or lubricate (non-

 

 

 

 

silicone)

If the steps above do not solve the problem or if the repairs involved are too

complex, contact a qualified technician.

SKU 93305

For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

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Harbor Freight Tools 93305 operating instructions Problem Cause Solution, Sputtering Spray