Central Pneumatic 69704 Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions page 15

Delayed or inadequate cleaning will permanently clog the Spray Gun.
Troubleshooting - Spray Pattern Diagnosis
Note: The drawings on the left below resemble symptoms of spray pattern problems.
Refer to the accompanying possible causes and likely solutions to the right.
Problem
Heavy
center
pattern
Light
center
pattern
Heavy top/
bottom
pattern
Pattern
on right or
left only
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool.
Disconnect air supply before service.
Item 69704
NOTICE
Clean the Spray Gun IMMEDIATELY after use.
Possible Causes
1. Pattern Knob partially closed.
2. The paint is too thick.
3. The air pressure is too low.
1. High air pressure.
2. Fluid Knob not open enough.
3. Pattern Knob open too far.
1. Nozzle plugged.
2. Nozzle loose or dirty seal.
3. Dried paint on fluid tip.
4. Damaged Needle.
1. Dirt on one side of fluid tip.
2. Holes on one side of
Nozzle are plugged.
3. Damaged Needle.
For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
Likely Solutions
1. Open Pattern Knob more.
2. Thin paint according to the
manufacturer's instructions.
3. Increase air pressure within
the Operating Air Pressure.
1. Reduce air pressure.
2. Open Fluid Knob.
3. Partially close Pattern Knob.
1. Clean Nozzle.
2. Clean and tighten Nozzle and seal.
3. Use a nonmetallic point
to clean Nozzle.
4. Have qualified technician
replace Needle.
1. Clean fluid tip.
2. Clean Nozzle with nonmetallic point.
3. Have qualified technician
replace Needle.
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