7.Disposal: After cleaning your Spray Gun, properly dispose of your clean- ing solutions according to the solution manufacturer’s direction and local hazardous waste standards.

Note: These procedures are in addition to the regular checks and maintenance explained as part of the regular op- eration of the air-operated tool.

8.Daily - Air Supply Maintenance: Every day, perform maintenance on the air supply according to the manu- facturers’ instructions. Performing routine maintenance on the air sup- ply will allow the tool to operate more safely and will also reduce wear on the tool.

9.Quarterly (every 3 months) - Tool Disassembly, Cleaning, and In- spection:

Have the internal mechanism cleaned and inspected by a qualified techni- cian.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Spray Pattern Diagnosis

The Patterns below resemble symptoms of spray pattern problems. Please refer to the accompanying possible problems if you are experiencing similar difficulties. The solution to each problem follows the problem in parentheses.

Problem 1:

1.The Pattern Control Knob (10) is par- tially closed. (Open Pattern Control Knob (10).)

2.The material is too thick. (Thin mate- rial according to the manufacturer’s instructions.)

3.The air pressure is too low. (Increase air pressure within the Maximum PSI (115).

Problem 2:

1.High air pressure. (Reduce air pres- sure.)

2.Not enough fluid. (Increase fluid.)

3.Pattern Control Knob (10) open too much. (Partially close Pattern Control Knob (10).)

Problem 3:

1.Air Cap (1) plugged. (Clean the Air Cap (1).)

2.Air cap (1) loose or dirty seat. (Clean Air Cap and threads with a stiff bristle brush such as an old toothbrush, wipe, reinstall and tighten.)

3.Dried material on Fluid Nozzle (4). (Use a nonmetallic point to clean the Fluid Nozzle (1).

Problem 4:

1.Dirt on one side of the fluid nozzle. (Clean the fluid nozzle.)

2.Holes on one side of the Air Cap (1) are plugged. (Clean the Air Cap (1) with a nonmetallic point.) Some of the holes in the Air Cap (1) are very small. You may want to consider an ultrasonic cleaner for this job.

SKU 97855

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

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