North Star M268180M Owner's Manual page 25

Operation - Using the Sprayer (continued)
Proper Operation of the S pray Gun
6. Ope rate spray
gun (as nee de d
Cone and Stream spray pattern instructions
for application)
1. Pull the choke back. Squeeze the trigger to begin spraying.
2. The spray pattern is determined by how far the trigger is pulled back. The
3. Once the desired spray pattern is achieved, press the trigger lock to hold the
4. When the gun is not in use, activate the safety lock by releasing the trigger
Fog and Stream spray pattern instructions
1. Push the choke all the way forward.
2. Squeeze the trigger to begin spraying. Set the trigger to a wide cone spray
3. Pull the trigger all the way back to change to a straight stream.
Note : Operating pressure of the pump will vary depending on the orifice size
used. 110 psi is achieved with the small orifice. The medium and large orifices
achieve 50 and 2 psi, respectively. (Additional orifices are located under the
yellow plug on the top of the gun.)
IMPO RTANT: ALWAYS hold the spray gun with a firm grip when spraying
at higher pressures in order to prevent gun from whipping. Keep good footing
and balance at all times.
Note: It is not unusual for the operator to be exposed to chemical drips while
adjusting the spray pattern – gloves should be chemical resistant.
spray begins at a wide cone and progressively becomes a straight stream
when the trigger is pulled all the way back.
position of the trigger. To release the trigger lock, pull the trigger back until
the lock disengages.
and pressing the safety lock pin. This will lock the trigger in the off position
to prevent accidental spraying.
Additional orifice and
spare O-ring storage
Choke pulled back
pattern. This will achieve the best atomized mist.
Choke pushed forward
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Fig 02364
Trigger
Swivel connection
Fig. 02365
Trigger lock
Safety lock