Troubleshooting - Ryobi P635K Operator's Manual

PRObLEM
Motor does not run.
Motor overheats.
Motor has a low hum but does not
spray.
Motor seems to be running properly
but doesn't spray.
Unit will not prime.
Sprayed material is spitting or glob-
bing up.
Paint/stain spray overspray is exces-
sive.
Paint/stain runs or sags on the work
surface.
Paint/stain is leaking behind the spray
tip.
* Although unlikely, a worn piston is possible. A replacement piston can be purchased by calling customer service at
1-800-525-2579. Follow the instructions in Cleaning the Unit for Storage to access the piston for replacement.
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Battery is not charged.
Piston has seized up.
Continuous spray operation.
Piston has seized up.
Suction tube and filter are loose or
damaged.
Atomizer valve is clogged or worn
out.
Material being sprayed is too thick.
Plugged spray tip or intake filter;
worn piston.
Paint supply tube is kinked.
Air is trapped in the sprayer or roller.
Paint container volume is getting low.
Material being sprayed is too thick.
Suction tube is loose.
Atomizer valve is clogged or worn
out.
Worn spray tip or piston.
Spray tip is too far from the surface
being sprayed.
Proper paint methods not being ob-
served.
Spray tip is loose.
Atomizer valve is worn or not posi-
tioned properly.
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POSSIbLE SOLUTION
Charge battery.
Thoroughly clean the sprayer using long-
term storage cleaning instructions in the
Maintenance section of this manual.
Release trigger at the end of each pass to
allow the motor to cool.
Thoroughly clean the sprayer using long-
term storage cleaning instructions in the
Maintenance section of this manual.
Reinstall or replace suction tube and filter
as needed.
Clean or replace atomizer valve.
Follow material manufacturer's directions
and thin material as needed.
Thoroughly clean the sprayer and, if
necessary, replace piston*, using storage
cleaning instructions in the Maintenance
section of this manual.
Pull slightly on the paint supply tube to
release the kink.
Attach paint supply tube and roller or
sprayer. Depress trigger on roller or
sprayer to release trapped air.
Refill paint container.
Follow material manufacturer's directions
to thin material as needed.
Reinstall suction tube securely.
Clean or replace atomizer valve.
Clean or replace spray tip or piston*.
Hold sprayer closer to the surface being
sprayed.
Refer to Operating the Sprayer earlier in
this manual.
Tighten spray tip.
Replace or reposition atomizer valve as
needed.