Spraying Technique - KRAUSE & BECKER 60446 Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions

Delayed or inadequate cleaning will permanently clog the Spray Gun.
Latex paint hardens quickly and permanently inside Spray Gun.

Spraying Technique

When first filled, the gun may take up to 30 seconds
after the trigger is held to prime and start spraying.
IMpORTANT: Proper spraying technique
is ESSENTIAL to achieve good results.
1. First, prepare the Spray Gun according
to the instructions on page 9.
2. Keep the Spray Gun upright and
at a right angle to the work piece
Correct Gun Angle
Move your arm, not just your wrist.
Point gun directly towards the surface and
maintain an even, steady distance and speed.
Incorrect
Gun
Angle
Figure H: Spray Gun Angle - top view
3. Using two hands, one to steady the
Container and the other to operate the
Spray Gun, aim Nozzle at the work piece.
CAUTION: DO NOT STOp WHEN
SpRAYING. Spraying materials will start to
set and dry as soon as they come in contact
with the air. They will cause a permanent clog
if not cleared immediately. If discontinuing
spraying, clean the Spray Gun according
to After Every Use on page 14.
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NOTICE
Clean the Spray Gun IMMEDIATELY after EVERY use.
Do not pivot your wrist
or wave the gun like a
fan towards the wall.
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4. Pull Trigger slowly and move Spray Gun
in parallel strokes to the work piece.
Keep the distance from the work piece
at about 10" to 12", depending on the
flow adjustment and the paint.
5. To avoid paint build up, start moving the
Spray Gun before squeezing the Trigger.
When finished with the stroke,
release the Trigger while still moving
the Spray Gun. Doing this will produce
a smoother finish. Do not stop
moving the Spray Gun while spraying.
If the Spray Gun stops even briefly
while spraying the paint will build up
and run down the work piece.
Begin Squeeze
Stroke Trigger
Figure I: paint Stroke Triggering - top view
Note: The stroke speed, the Regulator
adjustment, and the distance from the work
piece, will determine how much paint
is being applied. Apply two thin coats
rather than one thick coat.
6. KEEp CONTAINER FILLED. Do not
allow material to drain out completely
to prevent pump cavitation.
7. To prevent accidents, release trigger, unplug
the tool, safely discharge any residual
pressure, and again release trigger after use.
8. Clean Spray Gun thoroughly immediately
after EVERY use, according to
After Every Use on page 14.
Release End
Trigger Stroke
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