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5. PREPARATION
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The gun was treated with an anti-corrosion agent to protect it prior to first use. Before first use make sure that the gun is flushed with
paint solvent to remove the agent.
WARNING: Solvents and cleaning agents based on halogenated hydrocarbons, e.g. 1.1.1-trichlorethylene and methylene chloride, may
have a chemical reaction with the aluminium components of the gun. In extreme cases the reaction can be explosive. Therefore,
use only solvents/cleaning agents which DO NOT contain these substances.
6. OPERATION
Ensure that you have read and understood the Safety Instructions in Section 1 and the Warning in Section 5.
6.1.
For best results the gun must be handled and operated correctly. It should be held perpendicular to the surface being sprayed and
moved parallel to it. Start the stroke before squeezing the trigger and release the trigger before finishing the stroke. This will enable you
to accurately control the gun and paint (fig.1).
6.2.
Spray from a distance of about 6 to 10 inches depending on the material and the atomizing pressure. The paint deposited should
always be even and wet. Each stroke must overlap the preceding stroke to obtain a uniform finish. To reduce over-spray and obtain
maximum efficiency, spray with the lowest effective atomizing air pressure.
6.3.
Controlling the fan spray and the paint:
a)
Use thepaint control knob (fig.2.A) to increase or decrease the paint flow.
b)
Fig.2.B is the air input control and should be set to the lowest effective flow.
c)
Turn the air cup (fig.3.1) to achieve a horizontal or vertical fan spray. Lock the cup with retaining ring (fig.3 2).
d)
The spray pattern is variable from round to flat with all patterns in between, controlled by the pattern knob (fig.2.C).
e)
In normal operation, the wings on the cup are horizontal as fig.3. This provides a vertical fan-shaped pattern (fig.4) which
gives optimum coverage when moving the gun back and forth, parallel to the work surface.
7. CLEANING
IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO ENSURE THAT THE GUN IS CLEANED CORRECTLY AFTER EACH USE.
Disconnect from the air supply before attempting any cleaning, other than flushing, or maintenance.
7.1.
CLEANING THE GUN
7.1.1.
Flush the gun thoroughly with solvent and clean the nozzle with solvent and a brush. DO NOT immerse/soak the nozzle in solvent.
DO NOT immerse the entire gun in solvent. This will cause lubricants to dissolve and packing to dissolve or dry out.
7.1.2.
Wipe the outside of the gun with a solvent-dampened rag.
7.1.3.
If you need to clear blocked orifices, be sure to use a probe that is softer than brass.
8.
MAINTENANCE
8.1.
Take care when re-assembling. Screw parts hand tight to avoid cross-threading. If a part cannot easily be turned by hand, check that
you have the correct part, or unscrew, realign and try again. DO NOT use excessive force when re-assembling.
8.1.1.
Lubricate the gun daily with a light machine oil. Be sure to lubricate the fluid needle packing, air valve packing and trigger pivot point.
8.1.2.
If you change the nozzle size, ensure the complete nozzle set is exchanged. Insert paint nozzle before putting the paint needle in.
8.1.3.
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