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GUN SETTINGS
• Air Cap – Make sure the Air Cap is properly oriented in a horizontal plane to produce a
vertical fan spray pattern (as viewed from the front). To adjust, loosen Retaining Ring by
rotating counter-clockwise slightly, adjust Air Cap then re-tighten Retaining Ring (Fig A).
• Fluid Control – The Fluid Control knob (located at top rear of gun body) regulates the distance
the Needle travels and the amount of paint flowing through the gun. Note: Generally for higher
viscosity coatings, a wider opening is desired while a narrower opening is better suited for lower
viscosity fluids. To adjust, rotate the Fluid Control Knob outward (counter-clockwise as viewed
from the rear) to increase flow and turn inward to reduce flow (Fig A).
• Fan Control – The Fan Control knob (located at the upper left side of the paint gun body)
controls the size and shape of the spray pattern or "fan". Rotating the knob counter-clockwise
will produce a larger and softer spray pattern. While rotating it clockwise will result in a smaller,
sharper pattern. For most painting conditions, a larger, softer fan is desired (Fig A).
• Air Control – The Air Control knob (located at the bottom of the gun handle adjacent to the air
inlet) is opened by rotating in a counter-clockwise direction (as viewed from the bottom
of the gun). This is for "fine tuning" the airflow to the gun. You will generally want to set the
inlet pressure at the regulator, start with the Air Control in the full open position and decrease
air as needed (Fig A).
• With practice, you will quickly acquire a "feel" for the gun and will be producing
professional results.
• When you have achieved your optimal knob settings, note their positions with the indicators
on the gun body and knobs. This will assist in quickly "tuning" the gun for future uses.
Fig. A
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Air Cap
Fan Control Knob
Air Control
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Fluid Control Knob
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