Flow Control Knob / Practice Spraying; Material Thinning - WAGNER Optimus Owner's Manual

Flow Control Knob / Practice Spraying

Flow Control Knob:
The spray pattern is controlled by the Flow Control Knob on
the rear of the sprayer, and by the thickness of the material
being sprayed.
Turning the flow knob counterclockwise increases the
amount of material flow. Turning the flow knob clockwise
decreases the amount of material flow.
Practice Spraying :
1. Turn the flow knob fully counterclockwise to maximum.
3. Turn the flow knob clockwise until you have a good
spray pattern.
• Always practice spraying on a piece of scrap wood or cardboard to test your spray pattern.
• If you adjust the flow knob and still cannot get a good pattern, you may need to thin the material you are using.
always test spraying without thinning the material. Thin as required to achieve optimum spraying performance
(refer to #4).
• If you are spraying a material that needs to be thinned, make sure to follow the manufacturer's recommendations.
Thinning the Material:
Always test spraying without thinning the material.
If you are spraying with a material that needs to be thinned, make sure to follow the manufacturer's recommendations.
2. Point the sprayer at a scrap piece of wood or cardboard,
and pull the trigger to prime the sprayer. Release trigger
when material sprays evenly from the spray gun.
4. A poor spray pattern (a) will concentrate the paint in
the center of the spray pattern and go on blotchy. A
good spray pattern (b) has an even amount of material
throughout the pattern and will go on smoothly.
a)
b)
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