Care And Maintenance - Kobalt SGY-AIR70TZ User Manual

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

3. Remove the air cap and soak in solvent until clean. Use a small brush for stubborn
stains if necessary. Toothpicks or small brushes may be used to clean air passages.
WARNING
Damaged passages will cause improper spraying.
4. Clean gaskets with a solvent soaked rag.
WARNING
equipment damage.
5. After using water to clean out spray gun, spray mineral spirits through the gun to
prevent corrosion.
6. Clean and flush gun thoroughly to neutralize any contaminants corrosive to the
spray gun.
7. Use a non-silicone oil on all moving parts when reassembling. Use Vaseline® or
light grease on all threaded connections prior to storage.
Periodic Clean-Up
Due to improper cleaning and paint it may be necessary to inspect and clean the
internal parts and the gun body.
1. Examine openings in air cap and fluid tip. If clogged, remove any o-rings and soak
the air cap or fluid tip in solvent.
2. A brush, toothpick or something similar may be used to dislodge the dried paint
from holes and passages.
WARNING Never use metal objects to clean precisely drilled passages.
Damaged passages will cause improper spraying.
3. Remove and check fluid needle for excessive wear at the tip and straightness.
IMPORTANT: If the needle tip is worn more on one side than the other, either the
needle is bent or the gun body has been dropped or knocked out-of-line. There are
no adjustments that can be made to a bent gun body. Test the needle by rolling on
a flat surface. Replace if necessary.
4. Check and replace any damaged o-rings and seals. O-rings and seals can be
wiped clean but not be soaked in solvent.
5. Unscrew packing nuts and replace the packing only if a leak will not stop when the
nut is tightened. Do not overtighten a packing nut because this will restrict
movement of the needle.
6. Re-assemble in reverse order of above and use a non-silicone oil on moving parts.
Apply Vaseline® or light grease on threaded joints and hose connections.
Storing
1. When not using spray gun, turn the fluid adjustment knob counterclockwise to open
which will reduce spring tension on needle fluid tip.
2. Spray gun must be well cleaned and lightly lubricated.
3. Store spray gun in a dry and safe place out of reach of children.
Never use metal objects to clean precisely drilled passages.
Never immerse gaskets or spray gun body in solvents to prevent
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