Troubleshooting - DeVilbiss Dagr Instruction And Maintenance

TROUBLESHOOTING

CAUSE
Skipping:
1. Air pressure too high
2. Paint too thick
3. Airbrush is dirty
4. Nozzle not seated on body
5. Nozzle damaged or cracked
6. Dried paint on tip of needle
7. Nozzle not centered in air cap
Spitting:
1. Dried paint on tip of needle
2. Airbrush is dirty
3. Paint too thick
4. Air pressure too low
Bubbling in cup
1. Loose head cap or nozzle not
seated on body
2. Nozzle damaged or cracked
CORRECTION
1. Reduce pressure
2. Reduce with solvent
3. Refer to Cleaning in Maintenance
Section
4. Tighten head cap (by hand or lightly
with wrench)
5. Replace nozzle
6. Refer to "To Clean the Needle"
7. Clean nozzle & airbrush seats
1. Refer to "To Clean the Needle"
2. Refer to "Cleaning and Lubrication"
3. Reduce with solvent
4. Increase air pressure
1. Tighten head cap (by hand or lightly
with wrench)
2. Replace nozzle
CAUSE
Will Not Spray:
1. Clogged nozzle
2. Loose head cap
3. Loose needle locknut
4. Improper air pressure
5. Paint too thick
6. Nozzle damaged or cracked
7. Vent hole in cup lid is plugged
Sprays Double Line:
1. Airbrush is dirty
2. Bent needle
3. Dirt on tip of nozzle or in air cap
4. Nozzle damaged or cracked
5. Dried paint on tip of needle
Trigger sticks or does not move smoothly
1. Needs lubrication
2. Material leaked past packing
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CORRECTION
1. Refer to "Cleaning and Lubrication"
2. Tighten (by hand or lightly with
wrench)
3. Tighten
4. Adjust
5. Reduce with solvent
6. Replace nozzle
7. Unplug with toothpick or brush
1. Refer to "Cleaning and Lubrication"
2. Replace or straighten needle
3. Flush with solvent or remove and
soak parts
4. Replace nozzle
5. Refer to "To Clean the Needle"
1. Refer to "Lubrication"
2. Thoroughly clean airbrush (including
trigger) and tighten packing (#6) by
inserting small slotted screwdriver
into airbrush body until it contacts
packing nut. Turn slightly clockwise.