Graco E Series Instructions-Parts List Manual page 7

Adjusting the Spray Pattern
WARNING
To reduce the risk of a fluid injection injury, never
use the gun with the tip guard or trigger guard
removed.
To adjust the orientation of the spray pattern, relieve
the pressure. Engage the safety latch, and loosen
the tip guard retaining nut (B). Rotate the tip/guard
assembly (18, 28) to the spray pattern orientation you
desire. See Fig. 3.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury whenever you
are instructed to relieve pressure, always follow the
Pressure Relief Procedure on page 6.
The spray tip orifice size and spray angle determines
the coverage and size of pattern. When more
coverage is needed, use a larger spray tip rather than
increasing fluid pressure.
Tip/guard assembly
(18, 28) is oriented for
a vertical spray pattern
as shown.
B
18
28
Fig. 3
Operation
Openings in the tip guard are designed to reduce
paint buildup on the guard while spraying. Any
damage to the sharp edges of the openings causes
paint to collect at that area. To reduce the risk of
damage, never hang the gun by the tip guard.
Cleaning or Clearing the Spray Tip
Clean off the front of the tip frequently during the day's
operation and at the end of the work day. Always
relieve the pressure. Then, use a solvent soaked
brush to clean the spray tip and to keep fluid buildup
from drying and clogging the spray tip.
If the spray tip clogs while spraying, clear it as follows:
1. Engage the gun safety latch.
2. Turn the arrow-shaped handle on the tip (28) 180_
to the cleaning position.
3. Disengage the gun safety latch, and trigger the
gun into a grounded metal pail.
Fluid pressure should force out the clog.
4. Engage the gun safety latch, and turn the
arrow-shaped handle180_ to the spray position.
5. Disengage the gun safety latch, and resume
spraying.
If the tip is still clogged, disassemble and manually
clean it. See page 10.
Never soak the entire gun in solvent. Prolonged
exposure to solvent can ruin the packings.
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