Central Pneumatic 69704 Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions page 16

Delayed or inadequate cleaning will permanently clog the Spray Gun.
General Troubleshooting Chart
Problem
Sputtering Spray 1. Low paint level.
2. Cup tipped.
3. Clogged Air Vent.
4. Loose fluid inlet connection.
5. Loose/damaged fluid tip/seat.
Will Not Spray 1. No pressure at Spray Gun.
2. Fluid Knob not open enough.
3. Fluid too thick.
Overspray 1. Improper application speed.
(Paint drifting
2. Improper distance from workpiece.
to unintended
3. Too much air pressure.
objects.)
Fluid Tip 1. Dirty tip.
Leakage
2. Broken fluid needle spring.
3. Worn or damaged tip.
Air Leaking 1. Dirty air valve/seat.
from Nozzle
2. Sticking air valve.
3. Damaged air valve spring.
4. Worn/damaged air valve/seat.
5. Bent valve stem.
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool.
Disconnect air supply before service.
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NOTICE
Clean the Spray Gun IMMEDIATELY after use.
Possible Causes
For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
Likely Solutions
1. Refill.
2. Hold upright.
3. Clean Air Vent hole.
4. Tighten fluid inlet connection.
5. Adjust or replace fluid tip.
1. Check air hoses.
2. Open Fluid Knob.
3. Thin fluid or increase air pressure.
(Do not exceed maximum.)
1. Move moderately and parallel.
2. Adjust distance.
3. Reduce air pressure.
1. Clean tip.
2. Replace fluid needle spring.
3. Replace tip and/or needle.
1. Clean air valve/seat.
2. Lubricate air valve/seat.
3. Replace air valve spring.
4. Replace air valve.
5. Replace valve stem.
Item 69704