“FLAMMABLE” on the packaging. For more or visit us at: information about your material, request MSDS from distributor or retailer. www.graco.com Use oil based materials outdoors or in a well-ventilated area with a flow of fresh air. For portable spray applications of water-based and oil-based (mineral spirit-type) architectural paints and coatings only.
Before using your sprayer read this Owners Manual for complete instructions on proper use and safety warnings. Congratulations! You have purchased a high-quality paint sprayer made by Graco Inc. This sprayer is designed to provide superior spray performance with water-based and oil-based (mineral spirit-type) architectural paints and coatings.
Important Safety Information Important Safety Information The following warnings are for the setup, use, maintenance, and repair of this equipment. The exclamation point symbol alerts you to a general warning and the hazard symbols refer to pro- cedure-specific risks. When these symbols appear in the body of this manual or on warning labels, refer back to these Warnings.
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Important Safety Information WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING FIRE AND EXPLOSION SKIN INJECTION HAZARD HAZARD High-pressure spray is able to inject toxins into the body and cause Flammable fumes, such as solvent serious bodily injury. In the event that and paint fumes, in work area can injection occurs, get immediate ignite or explode.
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Important Safety Information WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING • Do not use 1,1,1-trichloroethane, EQUIPMENT MISUSE methylene chloride, other halogenated HAZZARD hydrocarbon solvents or fluids containing Misuse can cause death or serious such solvents. injury. • Many other fluids may contain chemicals •...
Component Identification Component Identification Prime Pump Spray ti23339a Prime Pump/Spray Knob Cup Cover Power Cord FlexLiner Sprayer Trigger Cup Support Dual Speed Control, HIGH/LOW VacuValve Cap Switch (Not available on all units) VacuValve Air Hole Spray Tip, Black (12-inch pattern) VacuValve Reservoir Spray Tip, Gray (4-inch pattern) Strainer...
Start Up Start Up Fill FlexLiner with material. Securely tighten cup cover onto cup support. Align arrow on cup cover within range of indicator on cup support. Use only water-based or oil-based (mineral spirit-type) materials with a flash point greater than 100° F (38° C). Do not use materials which state “FLAMMABLE”...
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Start Up Gently squeeze FlexLiner to evacuate air through VacuValve just until you see material in the VacuValve reservoir. NOTE: To evacuate the maximum amount of air out of the FlexLiner, slightly tilt the sprayer so the VacuValve is the highest point. ti23354a Turn Prime Pump/Spray knob forward to spray position.
Start Up Refilling FlexLiner • Make sure all the air is out of the Flex- Liner and the VacuValve cap is properly closed. If sprayer runs out of paint simply separate the cup support from the cup cover/sprayer • Make certain the Prime Pump/Spray and refill the FlexLiner.
How to Spray How to Spray Take a few moments prior to spraying and re- view these simple tips to ensure your spray- ing project is a success. Dual Speed Control EVEN FINISH (Not available on all units) (25 cm) The speed control feature allows you to slow 10 in.
How to Spray Triggering Sprayer When spraying vertical corners turn spray tip guard to the horizontal orientation and move sprayer up and down. Pull trigger after starting stroke. Release trig- ger before end of stroke. Sprayer must be moving when trigger is pulled and released. Spray Pattern Quality A good spray pattern is evenly distributed as it hits the surface.
Cleanup Cleanup Disconnect power (unplug power cord). Turn Prime Pump/Spray Knob down to PRIME PUMP position to relieve pres- sure. Use only water-based or oil-based (mineral spirit-type) materials with flash point greater than 100° F (38° C). Do not Prime Pump use materials which state “FLAMMABLE”...
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Cleanup Set the sprayer upside down on a flat Make certain the Prime Pump/Spray surface. This will keep the wet paint in knob is in the Prime Pump position the cup cover. Return excess material to (pointed down). On models with a dual original container.
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Cleanup eral spirits). A soft brush can be used to loosen and remove dried material if needed. NOTICE The spray tip guard is permanently attached to the sprayer. Removal will result in damage to the sprayer. ti23389a 13. Release the trigger. While holding sprayer upside down over a waste pail open the VacuValve cap.
Cleanup Cleaning VacuValve The VacuValve is an important part of your sprayer and it should be cleaned after every use. Remove VacuValve cap from cup cover and clean it. Clean VacuValve reservoir in lid. Clean VacuValve air hole. If VacuValve air hole becomes clogged, use a paper clip to clean the hole.
Storage Storage NOTICE Failure to store sprayer with Pump Armor will result in operational problems the next time you spray. Always circulate Pump Armor through the sprayer after cleaning. Water or solvents other than mineral spirits left in the sprayer will corrode and damage the pump.
Common Procedures Common Procedures Installing Spray Tips Pull the spray tip straight out of the spray tip guard. Install Spray Tip While holding the spray tip 90 degrees from either the SPRAY or UNCLOG position, align spray tip locking tab with Do not put your hand in front of the spray tip.
Common Procedures Unclogging Spray Tip On units with speed control switch, move speed control switch to HIGH setting. In the event that particles or debris clog the spray tip, this sprayer is designed with a re- versible spray tip that quickly and easily clears the particles without disassembling the sprayer.
Common Procedures Flushing a New Sprayer This sprayer arrives from the factory with a small amount of test material in the system. It is important that you flush this material from the sprayer before using it for the first time. Remove cup assembly from the sprayer by turning counter clockwise and pulling down.
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Common Procedures Align VacuValve on cup cover with 10. Turn Prime Pump/Spray knob forward to Prime Pump/Spray knob. Push cup SPRAY position. Rotate spray tip 180 assembly onto sprayer and twist clock- degrees to UNCLOG position. wise to lock. ti23258b Plug sprayer into power source.
Have a Question? Call Us Toll-Free: Check everything in this Troubleshooting Ta- ble before you bring the sprayer to an autho- 1-888-541-9788 rized service center. or visit us at: www.graco.com Sprayer Diagnostics Problem Cause Solution Sprayer makes no sound Power supply.
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Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Prime Pump/Spray knob is in PRIME Turn Prime Pump/Spray knob PUMP position. forward to SPRAY position. Spray tip is not in SPRAY position. Turn spray tip to SPRAY posi- tion. Spray tip is clogged. See Unclogging Spray Tip, page 19.
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Troubleshooting Spray Pattern Diagnostics Problem Cause Solution Spray pattern is pulsating: Operator is moving too Slow speed of movement. fast while spraying. Spray tip is clogged. Unclog spray tip or clean spray tip see Unclogging Spray Tip, page 19. Spray pattern has tails: Speed control switch is set On models with a dual speed to LOW.
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Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Spray pattern “spits” at the end or Excess material has accu- Clean spray tip guard. See beginning: mulated on spray tip guard Unclogging Spray Tip, page assembly or spray tip is partially clogged. Spray tip not inserted See Installing Spray Tips, completely into spray tip page 18.
Technical Data Hand-Held Sprayer U.S. Metric Max Working Pressure TrueCoat 360 1200 psi 8.3 MPa, 83 bar TrueCoat 360 DS/DSP 1300 psi 9 MPa, 90 bar Maximum Amperage 2.5 Amps 2.5 Amps Weight 3.5 lb (18 in.cord) 1.6 kg (45 cm cord)
1-888-541-9788 or visit us online at www.graco.com. If the claimed defect is verified, Graco will repair or replace the product free of charge. The product will be returned to the original purchaser transportation prepaid. If inspection of the product does not disclose any defect in material or workmanship, repairs will be made at a reasonable charge to you, which charges may include the costs of parts, labor and transportation.
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Original instructions. This manual contains English. MM 333394 Graco Headquarters: Minneapolis International Offices: Belgium, China, Japan, Korea GRACO INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES • P.O. BOX 1441 • MINNEAPOLIS MN 55440-1441 • USA Copyright 2014, Graco Inc. All Graco manufacturing locations are registered to ISO 9001. www.graco.com...