INSTRUCTIONS-PARTS LIST

This manual contains IMPORTANT

WARNINGS and INFORMATION

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EM 490

PORTABLE/ELECTRIC AIRLESS PAINT SPRAYER

2750 psi (190 bar) MAXIMUM WORKING PRESSURE

Model 231±002, Series C

Basic sprayer, without hose or gun

Model 231±490

Complete sprayer with hose, ªFLEXº gun, Reverse±A± Clean IV Dripless Tip Guard, and 517 size SwitchTip

Model 220±679, Series C

Same as Model 231±002 except has low±profile cart.

Model 231±050

Same as Model 231±490 except has low±profile cart.

CONTENTS

Warnings

English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

French (Avertissement) . . . . . . . . . . 4

Spanish (Advertencia) . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Shutdown & Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Flushing Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Application Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . 14

Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Parts Lists and Drawings . . . . . . . . 24

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Technical Data & Dimensions . . . . 31

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

NOTE: This is an example of the DANGER label on your sprayer. This label is available in other languages, free of charge. See page 30 to order.

307±735

Rev G

Supersedes F

Model 231±490 shown

FIRE AND

 

SKIN INJECTION

EXPLOSION HAZARD

 

HAZARD

Spray painting, flushing or cleaning equipment with flammable liq-

Liquids can be injected into the body by high pressure airless spray

uids in confined areas can result in fire or explosion.

or

leaks ± especially hose leaks.

Use outdoors or in extremely well ventilated areas. Ground equip-

Keep body clear of the nozzle. Never stop leaks with any part of the

ment, hoses, containers and objects being sprayed.

body. Drain all pressure before removing parts.Avoid accidental trig-

Avoid all ignition sources such as static electricity from plastic drop

gering of gun by always setting safety latch when not spraying.

cloths, open flames such as pilot lights, hot objects such as ciga-

Never spray without a tip guard.

rettes, arcs from connecting or disconnecting power cords or turn-

In

case of accidental skin injection, seek immediate

ing light switches on and off.

ªSurgical Treatmentº.

Failure to follow this warning can result in death or serious injury.

Failure to follow this warning can result in amputation or serious

 

 

injury.

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Hitachi EM 490 dimensions Model 231±002, Series C, Model 231±490, Model 220±679, Series C, Model 231±050