Install Tip/Guard Assembly; (If Not Installed); Getting Started With Basic Techniques; Triggering Sprayer - Graco ProShot 258865 Operation Manual

Install Tip/Guard Assembly (if not installed)

Install Tip/Guard Assembly

(if not installed)

Reversible Tip Selection Chart
MATERIALS
*Thin
Thin stains,
semi-transparent stains
211, 411
*Install Fine-Finish Optimizer, see page 9.
1. Engage trigger lock and put prime/relief valve UP to
release pressure. Then remove Tip/Guard Assembly.
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2. Install filter to Spray Tip/Guard Assembly (make sure
filter is fully installed into sprayer). NOTE: Filter assem-
bly is reverse-threaded. Turn left (or counter-clock-
wise) to install. Turn right (or clockwise) to remove.
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NOTICE
Make sure filter is completely screwed into the Tip/Guard
Assembly to avoid damage to the filter.
3. Screw Tip/Guard Assembly onto sprayer. Tighten
retaining nut until completely engaged with sprayer.
NOTICE
The tip is a permanently attached to the Tip/Guard
Assembly. Removal will result in damage.
3A0153E
Medium Heavy
Enamels, solid Heavy latex
stains, thin latex
213, 413 315, 515, 517
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Getting Started with Basic
Techniques
Use a piece of scrap cardboard to practice these basic
spraying techniques before you begin spraying the
surface.
• Hold sprayer 10 in. (25 cm) from surface and aim
straight at surface. Tilting sprayer to direct spray angle
causes an uneven finish.
(25 cm)
10 in.
even
finish
• Flex wrist to keep sprayer pointed straight. Fanning
sprayer to direct spray at angle causes uneven
finish.
even finish
NOTE: How fast you move the sprayer will affect spray
application. If material is pulsating, you are moving too fast.
If material drips, you are moving too slow. See Trouble-
shooting, page 20.

Triggering Sprayer

Pull trigger after starting stroke. Release trigger before end
of stroke. Sprayer must be moving when trigger is pulled
and released.
Pull Trigger
Start Moving

Aiming Sprayer

Aim tip of sprayer at bottom edge of previous stroke, over-
lapping each stroke by half.
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thick
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uneven
finish
thin
thin thick thin
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Release Trigger
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