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Earlex PRO-8 Operating Instructions Manual

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SPRAY GUN
OPERATING INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing the Earlex Pro-8 Spray Gun.
BEFORE USE – PLEASE READ THE MANUAL AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
Please retain for future reference.

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  • Page 1 SPRAY GUN OPERATING INSTRUCTION MANUAL Thank you for purchasing the Earlex Pro-8 Spray Gun. BEFORE USE – PLEASE READ THE MANUAL AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. Please retain for future reference.
  • Page 2 WARNING! Use the Spray Gun only for the job it was designed for. Misuse of the Spray Gun will invalidate the guarantee. WARNING! If the cordset is damaged, it must be replaced with the correct Earlex part to avoid a hazard.
  • Page 3 The Earlex Pro-8™ is a streamlined, non-bleed die-cast aluminium gun. It has been engineered to provide a superior level of atomization to ensure a flawless finish. The Pro-8™ gun has been ergonomically designed for user comfort and lightweight control. It is reliable and offers easy breakdown for maintenance and simple clean up.

  • Page 4: Spray Pattern

    THINNING Thinning is very important when spraying. Most paints are supplied ready for brush application and may need to be thinned (diluted) for spraying purposes. Follow the manufacturers guide for thinning in conjunction with a spray gun. If in doubt contact the manufacturers of the paint. Paint is “thinned” by adding the substance which the paint is based upon.
  • Page 5 Pattern Control Adjuster The Pattern Control Adjuster on the Pro-8 spray gun is conveniently placed at the rear of the gun to allow you to easily change the spray pattern without needing to adjust the air cap. The pattern control can be set to either a round pattern for intricate detail work or to an elliptical fan shape which widens as you adjust the pattern adjuster, ideal for different size surfaces.

  • Page 6: Spraying Technique

    The needle has a size laser marked onto the shaft. Below, we have put together a chart showing what the various Aircap sizes we offer for the Pro-8 Spray Gun and the corresponding needle identification numbers which they are paired with.
  • Page 7 Heavy = Heavy Spray AIR CAP RANGE The Pro-8™ Spray Gun is supplied as standard with the 1.3mm - 2mm. This Air Cap is compatible with the 1.3mm, 1.5mm 1.8mm & 2mm Needle and Fluid Tips. There are 5 Air Cap sizes available, each suitable for a different range of Needle and Fluid Tips. To make selection easy, each Air Cap is marked with a suitable Needle / Fluid Tip size range.
  • Page 8 ADJUSTING THE PICK UP TUBE The adjustable swivel pick-up tube allows you to spray at almost every angle. To swivel the pickup tube release the paint container from the spray gun, wipe the pick-up tube to remove any paint and with a firm grip rotate 180 degrees..
  • Page 9 SPRAYING WITH PRESSURISED PAINT CONTAINERS Using a pressurized paint container with your Pro-8™ spray gun is very easy. All you need is the converter 3/8" H/BARB - GUN TO P/POT (PACC74). This connector allows you to connect directly to the pressurised paint container via the tube.-...
  • Page 10 BASIC CLEAN - AFTER EVERY USE & CHANGES OF MATERIAL COLOUR • Open paint container and pour any left over material from the Pro-8™ gun cup back into its container so that it can be used for the future. Pull the trigger to allow material to run out of the pick-up tube.
  • Page 11 PROBLEM CAUSE ACTION REQUIRED The paint runs or sags Paint too diluted Add undiluted paint Paint output too high Reduce the paint output by turning Fluid Control Adjuster clockwise Moving too slowly Increase speed of application Spray trigger held too long Release Trigger sooner Spray Gun too close Increase the distance between the...
  • Page 12 EARLEX WILL ACCEPT NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT IF USED FOR ANY PURPOSES OTHER THAN THOSE DETAILED HEREIN. 24 Month Guarantee Earlex automatically issues a 1 year guarantee on your new Earlex product. To upgrade to a 2 year guarantee for free, please register here www.earlex.com within 30 days of purchase.