Troubleshooting - WAGNER POWER PAINTER Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem A: Motor will not run
Cause
No power at wall outlet. Electrical problem or defective
1.
motor.
Problem B: Motor has a low hum and does not spray
Cause
Control knob turned in too far
1.
Seized piston
2.
Problem C: Motor operates properly but does not spray
Cause
1. Failure to prime with suction tube
2. Control knob needs adjusting
3. Loose or damaged suction tube
4. Plugged or worn atomizer valve
5. Atomizer valve missing
6. Plugged spray tip
7. Filter assembly plugged
8. Material too thick
9. Worn piston
Problem D: Material spitting or globbing (air has entered the system)
Cause
1. Low on paint
2. Material too thick
3. Loose suction tube is drawing in air
4. Worm atomizer valve
5. Worn spray tip
6. Control knob needs adjusting
7. Worn piston
8. Material too thick
English
Any attempt to open the motor housing or repair any electrical parts
within the unit by anyone other than an authorized repair technician
could cause serious injury and will void the warranty.
Solution
Try new wall outlet. Take to Authorized Service Center for repair.
Solution
Turn control knob counterclockwise
Disassemble sprayer, clean and lubricate (follow Cleanup instructions)
Solution
Oil intake opening (see Reassembly / maintenance section). Hold trigger for at least 20 seconds. Thin
paint.
Adjust
Tighten or replace
Clean or replace as needed
Replace atomizer valve
Clean tip
Clean filter assembly
Thin material
Clean and oil, or replace
Solution
Refill container
Thin material
Clean and insert firmly into intake opening on pump housing
Replace atomizer valve
Replace if worn
Adjust
Clean and oil, or replace
Thin material
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