SPRAYING
PRACTICE
CAUTION
Be sure that the paint hose is free of kinks and clear of objects with sharp cutting edges.
1. Switch the pump ON (l) | PRIME | |
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SPRAY. |
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2.Turn the pressure contol 
dial to its highest setting
(+). The spray hose
should stiffen as paint
begins to flow through it. 
3.When the motor shuts off, unlock the spray gun and spray a test area to check the spray pattern.
When enough pressure has built up in the hose, the motor will shut off automatically. The motor will cycle on and off automatically as it needs pressure.
The pressure control | Good spray pattern |
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SPRAYING TECHNIQUE
The key to a good paint job is an even coating over the entire surface. This is done by using even strokes. Follow the TIPS, below.
TIP: | Keep your arm moving at a constant speed and |
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Even coat throughout
Approximately 10 to 12 inches
Keep stroke smooth and at an even speed.
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
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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.
Light Coat | Heavy Coat | Light Coat |
Do not flex wrist while spraying.
TIP: The spray gun should be triggered by turning it on and off with each stroke. Do not trigger the gun during the middle of a stroke. This will result in an uneven spray and splotchy coverage.
Proper way to trigger the spray gun
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ADDITIONAL TIPS
Overlap each stroke by about 30%. This will ensure an even coating.
When you stop painting, follow PRESSURE RELIEF PROCEDURE.
IF YOU EXPECT TO BE AWAY FROM YOUR SPRAYER FOR MORE THAN ONE HOUR, FOLLOW THE SHORT- TERM CLEANUP PROCEDURE DESCRIBED IN THE STORAGE SECTION OF THIS MANUAL (page 12).
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