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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR TOOL,
PREPARATION & THINNING
gETTINg TO kNOW YOUR TOOL
1. Width setting nozzle (2.5mm installed)
2. Spray pattern adjusting nozzle cap
3. Nozzle cap locking nut
4. Waterproof switch
5. Air filter & cover
6. Flow rate adjustment dial
7. Trigger
8. Power cord (not fully shown)
9. Paint container (900ml)
10. Viscosity measuring cup
11. 1.5mm nozzle
12. 1.8mm nozzle
13. 2.5mm nozzle (installed)
PREPARATION
CAUTION! Do not use textured wall paints or coatings as this will block the nozzle.
To obtain best results, it is important that you prepare the surface to be sprayed and thin
the paint to the correct viscosity before you operate your spray gun. Surfaces must be free
of dust, dirt and grease. Mask areas not to be sprayed using good quality masking tape.
The paint or fluid to be sprayed must be thoroughly mixed and free of lumps or particles.
THINNINg PAINT
WARNING! Always remember to disconnect the power cord from the power source before
filling the paint container with sprayable material.
Most paints are supplied ready for brush application and will need to be thinned before they
are suitable to be sprayed. Follow the manufacturer's advice on thinning the paint when
used with a spray gun. The supplied viscosity cup will help you to determine the correct
viscosity of paint to be used. To determine the correct viscosity, fill the cup to the brim with
the paint. Measure the amount of time it takes for the cup to empty back into the can.
The table below shows recommended times for different types of material.
Spray material
Water based paint
Solvent based paints
If the paint takes longer than the recommended time to empty, then further thinning is
required. Some sprayable materials contain lumps and particles, these materials should be
strained before filling the paint container. To select the correct thinning agent, determine if
the material is water based or solvent based. For water based paint use water based
thinner. For solvent based paints use solvent based thinner.
Figure 1
Runout Time in Seconds
20 - 45 seconds
45 - 50 seconds
OPERATION & ADjUSTMENTS
FILLINg THE PAINT CONTAINER
WARNING! Make sure the spray gun is unplugged and
switched to the off position.
1) Unscrew the container (A) Fig.2 from the spray gun.
2) After the paint/material has been properly thinned,
fill the container. Never fill over the max fill level of
900ml.
3) Carefully screw the container back on to the spray
gun.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the gasket (B) Fig.2 is in
place before screwing the container back onto the spray gun. The gasket is located in the
collar of the spray gun and is used to create an air-tight seal between the container and
the spray gun.
ALIgNINg THE SUCTION TUbE
The suction tube (C) Fig.2 inside the container must be in place each time you use the
spray gun. If you are going to be spraying in a downward direction, the angled end of the
suction tube should be pointing toward the front of the gun. If you are going to be spraying
in an upward direction, the angled end of the suction tube should be pointing toward the
rear of the gun. By pointing the suction tube in the proper direction, you will not have to
refill the container as often.
NOTE: The spray is not suitable for painting ceilings and/or any surface where the spray
gun requires more than a 45 degree angle for spraying.
IMPORTANT: Never tip the spray gun upwards at more than a 45 degree angle.
Material could get into the turbine and damage the spray gun.
SETTINg SPRAY PATTERN
This spray gun has 3 different spray patterns: horizontal, vertical and round. The vertical
and horizontal patterns are recommended for larger surfaces. The round spray pattern is
used for small objects or for areas, such as corners which are difficult to reach. Test each
spray pattern to determine which is the most suitable for
your spraying task.
1) Make sure the spray gun is turned off.
2) Loosen the nozzle cap locking nut (A) Fig.3.
3) Adjust position of the nozzle cap (B) to obtain the
vertical, horizontal or round pattern.
4) Once the desired spray pattern is obtained, retighten
the nozzle cap locking nut.
Left to right position: Vertical spray pattern.
Top to bottom position: Horizontal spray pattern. Fig.3.
Diagonal position: Round spray pattern.
Figure 2
Figure 3
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