Ryobi FPR3000 Operator's Manual page 11

CLEANING THE PAINT SySTEM
See Figures 12 - 15, page 13.
 Set the forward/reverse switch in the reverse position then
turn ON the machine. This draws the paint back through
the tubes and into the paint can.
 Squeeze triggers. After one minute, turn the machine off.
 Lift the paint system top and remove the paint can.
Replace the original lid on the paint can.
 Fill the paint container / cleaning bucket with clean-
ing solution [i.e, warm water (following the use of latex
products) or Klean-Strip
(following the use of oil-based products)].
 Place the paint container lid on the bucket and close the
paint system top.
 Place the forward / reverse switch in the forward position
then turn the machine ON.
NOTE: Hold any handles, tubes, rollers, pads, or sprayer
over a five gallon bucket. To clean these accessories, pull
the triggers aiming into the bucket.
 When as much paint as possible has been flushed through
the system and all attachments, turn OFF the machine
and unplug it from the electrical outlet.
 Disconnect all attachments from the paint tubes.
 Connect the cleaning accessory to the paint tube.
 Turn the machine ON.
 Hold the cleaning accessory firmly, flush the paint tubes
thoroughly.
 Again, clean and rinse the paint container / cleaning
bucket.
 Fill the bucket with cleaning solution.
NOTE: Use this bucket to clean each part of the machine
as it is removed.
NOTE: FIGURES (ILLUSTRATIONS) START ON PAGE 12 AFTER
FRENCH AND SPANISH LANGUAGE SECTIONS.
MAINTENANCE
White Formula Paint Thinner
®
 Disconnect all paint tube(s) and hoses from the machine.
Next, disconnect all attachments (paint roller, finish
sprayer, and/or pads) from any tubes or hoses.
 Clean all tubes, hoses, and/or connections using a clean-
ing brush (not included) and cleaning solution.
To clean the paint roller:
 Lift and remove the paint roller from the paint roller
assembly.
 Pull the roller caps off the paint roller and clean using
cleaning solution.
 Silde the clamps towards each end of the manifold and
take apart the paint roller assembly as shown.
 Clean all parts in cleaning solution.
To clean the cut-in and corner pads:
 Clean pads and all connections using a cleaning brush
(not included) and cleaning solution.
To clean the finish sprayer:
 Unscrew the cap from the sprayer nozzle and remove the
nozzle. Clean using cleaning solution.
 Using a 13 mm wrench (not included), remove the nozzle.
Clean using cleaning solution.
 Wash all areas of the sprayer using cleaning solution and
a cleaning brush (not included).
NOTE: Allow all pieces to completely dry before reinstalling
parts and storing the paint system.
FILTER REPLACEMENT
See Figure 16, page 13.
 Remove the filter cover by turning the cover clockwise.
 Once the filter cover has been removed, remove the
filter.
 Wash the filter in cleaning solution.
 When the filter is dry, reinstall the filter and filter cover by
turning the cover counterclockwise..
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