INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Airless Spray Gun. Before attempting to use this product, please read this manual thoroughly and follow the instructions carefully. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself and that of others around you, and you can look forward to your purchase giving you long and satisfactory service.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WORK AREA 1. Keep the work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark areas invite accidents. 2. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control. ELECTRICAL SAFETY 1.
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POWER TOOL USE AND CARE 1. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. 2. Store power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with these instructions to operate the tool.
7. Always disconnect from the mains supply when filling the paint container. 8. Always thoroughly clean the spray gun after use and lubricate the piston. See ‘Maintenance’. 9. Never smoke while spraying or preparing paints, or spray near a naked flame or heat source.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING! READ THESE ELECTRICAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE CONNECTING THE PRODUCT TO THE MAINS POWER SUPPLY. Before switching the product on, make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate. This product is designed to operate on 230VAC 50Hz.
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OVERVIEW Motor Housing Nozzle Unblocking Tool Output Control Spare Valves Trigger Spare Nozzle Spray Basket Viscosity Cup Paint Container Nozzle Release Wrench Airless spraying reduces the mist associated with compressed air spraying and therefore reduces paint loss. Your sprayer may be used with various spray mediums, including varnishes, wood preservatives, masonry paints, enamel paints, and oil and water based paints.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PREPARATION To obtain the best results it is important that you prepare the surface to be sprayed and thin the paint to the correct viscosity before spraying. Always ensure that surfaces to be sprayed are free from dust, dirt and grease. Make sure that you have masked the areas that should not be sprayed, using a good quality masking tape.
If the paint takes longer than the recommended time to empty then further thinning is required. Mix in a small quantity of the appropriate thinner and use the viscosity test until the correct consistency is achieved. Some sprayable materials contain particles and lumps. These materials should be strained before filling the paint container.
When spraying large areas, using a criss-cross pattern as shown in Fig C. Never start or stop the spray gun while it is aimed at the surface to be sprayed. Evenly control the speed of movement of the spray gun. •...
Worn valves and nozzles will have larger holes and scratches on the internal surfaces. This is likely to cause a poor spray pattern and will eventually require replacing. Replacement valves are available from your dealer or the Clarke International Parts Department.
FAULTFINDING Problem Cause Solution Motor hums but does Pick-up pipe not in the Adjust pickup pipe. not spray or spray is right position. irregular Blocked pickup pipe. Clean pick-up pipe with thin- ners. Blocked nozzle Clean nozzle with thinners Blocked filter Clean filter with thinners Output control needs Adjust output control to suit...