Graco GM 3000 Instructions-Parts List Manual page 7

Setup
4. Be sure your system is properly grounded 8. Keep the sprayer upright and level during
before operating
it.
Connect the sprayer to a true operation and whenever it is being moved. See the
earth ground with the grounding wire and clamp CAUTION on page 10.
(80)
:
for example, a cold water pipe or a ground
rod driven into the earth.
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5.
Fill the gas tank. See Fueling, page 8.
6. Flush the pump to remove the lightweight oil
which was left in the pump to protect it from corro-
sion.
a. Before using water-base paint, flush with
mineral spirits, followed by soapy water, and
then flush with clean water.
b. Before using oil-base paint, flush with mineral
spirits, only.
c. See Flushing on page 13 for the flushing
procedure.
7. Prepare the paint according to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
a. Remove any skin that may have formed.
b. Stir the paint to mix the pigments.
c. Strain the paint through a fine nylon mesh bag
(available at most paint dealers) to remove the
This is probably the most important step
particles that could clog the filter or spray tip.
toward trouble-free spraying.
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