Safety Warnings and Precautions WARNING: When using tool, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to equipment. Read all instructions be- fore using this tool! Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite injuries. Observe work area conditions.
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Use of any other parts will void the warranty. Only use accessories intended for use with this tool. Approved accessories are available from Harbor Freight Tools. Do not operate tool if under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Read warning labels if taking prescription medicine to determine if your judgement or reflexes are impaired while taking drugs.
When unpacking, check to make sure the product is intact and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number on the cover of this manual as soon as possible.
For best service you should incorporate a regulator and inline filter, as shown in the diagram above. Hoses, couplers, regulators, and filters are all available at Harbor Freight Tools. Note: Compressor pumps discharge condensed water, oil, or other contaminants along with the compressed air.
FIGURE 2 Fluid Outlet (39) Air Inlet Connector (36) Safety Valve (2) Fluid Flow Knob (11) Air Regulator (24) Air Outlet Connector (36) A Comparison: Conventional versus HVLP Spray Guns Because conventional spray guns require a much higher air cap pressure to atomize the paint than HVLP Spray Guns, conventional guns have lower transfer efficiencies and more overspray.
IMPORTANT: Before using for the first time, the spray gun must be cleaned using a solvent based thinner. If not removed, the red oil used by the manufacturer for testing and corrosion protection may contaminate paint. IMPORTANT: The Spray Gun must be cleaned immediately after use. Improper cleaning is a common reason for the Spray Gun not to work.
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Pattern Adjustment Warning!! Never exceed the Maximum Inlet PSI of 70 PSI. Remember that the air pressure feeding the gun should be set to 10-30 PSI, using the Air Regulator (24). To set the pattern size specific to the job, use the Pattern Control Knob (65) (see FIGURE 1 on page 6).
Note: Before spraying, mask all objects you do not want sprayed and lay cloths (not included) on the floors. Always keep the gun at right angles to the workpiece (See FIGURE 7). Pull the Trigger (52) slowly and move the Spray Gun in parallel strokes to the object being painted. Keep the distance from the object being painted at 6”...
Always follow the paint manufacturer’s recommendations for cleaning, solvent type, and disposing of used solvent. Latex Paints: Use warm, soapy water. IMPORTANT: Do not use mineral spirits on latex paints or the mixture will congeal making it very difficult to remove. Oil Based Paints: Use mineral spirits.
Part No. Description Handle Safety Valve Lock Nut Spring Valve Valve Gasket Valve Seat Connector Screw Fluid Flow Knob Spring Suction Tube Gasket Rivet Gasket Tube Screw Spring Rivet (Qty. 2) E-clip Air Regulator Lock Nut Air Adjusting Seat Spring Seat Air Adjusting Seat Spring Seat Air Adjusting Screw...
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 (65) is partially closed. (Open Pattern Control Knob (65).) 2.
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Troubleshooting (continued) Cause Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of one year from the date of purchase.