Practice / Spraying Technique
NOTE - Be sure that the paint hose is free of kinks and clear of objects with sharp cutting edges.
1.Switch the pump ON (l). Turn the PRIME/SPRAY knob to SPRAY. Turn the pressure control dial to maximum pressure (+). The spray hose should stiffen as paint begins to flow through it.
SPRAY
RIMEP
2.When motor shuts off, unlock the spray gun and spray a test area to check the spray pattern.
The motor will cycle on and off automatically as the pump needs pressure.
The pressure control dial can be be adjusted up or down to achieve the desired spray pattern.
Good spray pattern
Paint tailing pattern (pressure too low, clogged tip)
The key to a good job is an even coating over the entire surface. This is done by using even strokes. Follow the TIPS, below.
Light Coat | Heavy Coat | Light Coat |
Tip: Keep the spray gun at right angles to the surface. This means moving your entire
arm back and forth rather than just flexing your wrist.
Tip: Keep the spray gun perpendicular to the surface, otherwise one end of the pattern will be thicker than the other.
Approximately 10 to 12 inches
Right way
Wrong way
Tip: Trigger gun after starting the stroke. Release the trigger before ending the stroke. The spray gun should be moving when the trigger is pulled and released. Overlap each stroke by about 30%. This will ensure an even coating.
If you expect to be away from your sprayer for more than one hour, follow the
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Start | Pull | Move | Release | End |
stroke | trigger | steadily | trigger | stroke |
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