KRAUSE & BECKER 62915 Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions page 19

if Sprayer is not properly cleaned immediately after every use.
Clean Sprayer immediately to prevent permanent damage.
8. Turn Prime/Spray switch
to Prime, this will keep
storage fluids in sprayer.
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Causes
Pump will not prime. Insufficient cleaning left
input valve clogged.
Decreased output. Obstructed trigger.
Inconsistent 1. Clogged Spray Tip or
paint flow, blobs
and splatters.
2. Contaminated paint.
Paint surface is 1. Paint is applied too thick.
bumpy or has orange
2. Incorrect paint volume.
peel texture.
3. Paint gun too far from paint
Paint sags or runs. 1. Excess thinning of paint.
2. Paint applied too thick.
3. Paint gun too close
4. Uneven or hesitant
5. Excess overlapping of
Blotchy surface 1. Paint dries too slowly.
(blushing) or
2. Uneven paint application.
uneven color.
3. Work material absorbs
Spots on surface 1. Paint mixture too thin.
with light center
2. Improper primer or
(fish eyes).
3. Surface contamination.
Spots on surface 1. Dust or dirt on surface.
with dark center
(contamination).
2. Insufficiently sanded.
3. Raised grain.
Item 62915
RETURNS NOT ACCEPTED & WARRANTY VOID
damaged/clogged Fluid Filter.
surface during spraying.
to work surface.
motion of spray gun.
each spray stroke.
paint unevenly.
incompatible surface.
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9. Replace the Tubes
and secure with the
Clamps.
10. Wipe the sprayer with a clean cloth. Store in a
clean dry location out of reach of children.
Likely Solutions
Press the red inlet release button underneath
the pump to loosen the inlet check ball.
Clean around trigger to ensure movement.
1. Clean, adjust or replace Spray Tip or Fluid Filter.
2. Remove paint and filter it.
1. Paint must be thinned properly before spraying.
2. Adjust Fluid Control Knob.
3. Hold spray gun closer to surface during spraying.
1. Recheck paint viscosity.
Add unmixed paint to thicken mixture.
2. Apply thinner coats, allowing paint
to get tacky between coats.
3. Move spray gun further back from paint
surface when applying paint.
4. Keep spray gun moving during painting.
Hesitations can cause sags or runs.
5. Overlap each stroke to keep the coverage
even, but be aware that you are adding
coat thickness by overlapping.
1. Use less thinner or add a drier.
2. Start each stroke off the work material
and overlap each stroke consistently.
3. Use a conditioner or sealer coat
before applying the finish coat.
1. Add undiluted paint to thicken mixture.
2. Check manufacturer's recommendations
for primer or compatible surfaces.
3. Clean surface thoroughly with
thinner before applying paint.
1. Clean surface with compressed air
or tack cloth before painting.
2. Sand wood to a sufficiently fine grit before painting.
3. Wipe wood surface with thinner to raise grain,
then sand with fine grit to knock off "hairs".
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