Install Tip/Guard Assembly; (If Not Installed); Getting Started With Basic Techniques; Triggering Sprayer - Graco 16F887 Operation Manual

Install Tip/Guard Assembly

(if not installed)

NOTE: Only use Graco Fine Finish Tip/Guard assemblies.
1. Engage trigger lock and put prime/pressure relief valve
UP to release pressure.
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2. Install filter to Spray Tip/Guard Assembly. NOTE: Filter
assembly is reverse-threaded. Turn left (or
counter-clockwise) to install. Turn right (or clockwise)
to remove.
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Make sure filter is completely screwed into the Tip/Guard
Assembly to avoid damage to the filter. Do not use a
damaged filter or poor sprayer performance may result.
3. Screw Tip/Guard Assembly onto sprayer. Tighten
retaining nut until completely engaged with sprayer. Do
not overtighten nut.
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The tip is a permanently attached to the Tip/Guard
Assembly. Removal will result in damage.
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NOTICE
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NOTICE
Install Tip/Guard Assembly (if not installed)
Getting Started with Basic
Techniques
Use a piece of scrap cardboard to practice these basic
spraying techniques before you begin spraying the surface.
•
Hold sprayer 10 in. (25 cm) from surface and aim
straight at surface. Tilting sprayer to direct spray angle
causes an uneven finish.
(25 cm)
10 in.
even
finish
•
Flex wrist to keep sprayer pointed straight. Fanning
sprayer to direct spray at angle causes uneven
finish.
even finish
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NOTE: How fast you move the sprayer will affect spray
application. If material is pulsating, you are moving too fast.
If material drips, you are moving too slow. See Trouble-
shooting, page 27.

Triggering Sprayer

Pull trigger after starting stroke. Release trigger before end
of stroke. Sprayer must be moving when trigger is pulled
and released.
Start Moving Pull Trigger

Aiming Sprayer

Aim tip of sprayer at bottom edge of previous stroke, over-
lapping each stroke by half.
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thick
uneven
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finish
thin
thin thick
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Release Trigger
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thin
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