Cleaning The Needle; To Do Periodically - Iwata Eclipse HP-BCS User Manual

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Cleaning the Needle

1. Unscrew the handle (#19) from the airbrush body.
2. Loosen the needle chucking nut (#18).
3. Gently pull the needle (#17) straight out.
4. Fold a soft cloth damp with cleaner over the needle.
5. Rotate the needle to gently wipe the residual paint off.
6. Carefully insert the needle into the airbrush until it seats
fully against the nozzle (#4).
• CAUTION: The most probable time to damage the needle
is when the needle passes through the main lever (#12) and
through the needle packing screw (#14b).
• If the needle stops abruptly, retract and examine the trigger
mechanism for proper assembly and re-insert the needle.
7. Tighten the needle chucking nut finger tight.
• Pull the main lever back and forth to visually confirm the
needle's ability to move.
8. Screw the handle back onto the airbrush body.
Periodically
To ensure smooth main lever action, lubricate the needle
(#17) and the main lever mechanism (#12) regularly.
1. Unscrew the handle (#19).
2. Loosen the needle chucking nut (#18).
3. Remove the needle.
4. Coat the needle lightly with a high-quality lubricant, like Medea
Super Lube.
5. Wipe the needle with a soft, clean cloth, leaving a light coat
of lube behind.
6. Re-insert the needle gently into the airbrush.
7. Tighten the needle chucking nut.
8. Screw the handle onto the airbrush body.
Drip one drop of lube into the slot directly behind the main
lever and as close to the main lever as possible.
DO NOT over-lube the needle or the main lever mechanism,
since it is possible to transfer excess lube into the nozzle
causing severe paint-flow problems.
DO NOT use light machine oil or WD-40 for lubrication. These
will cause the needle to stick as it moves through the needle
packing o-ring.
CAUTION: If it becomes absolutely necessary to dismantle
the airbrush remember that in most situations tools are not
needed. DO NOT use pliers. If needed, use the provided
wrench to unscrew the head cap (#3).