TROUBLESHOOTING MECHANICAL PERFORMANCE
Fluid nozzle or sprayhead
incorrectly fitted.
Check fluid nozzle/needle
selection chart and fit correct
item.
Replace with new fluid nozzle.
Check for damage or blockage.
Paint build-up on air cap.
Gradual build-up of bounce-back
on gun head.
Replace with new air cap.
Unable to get round spray
Check for damage or blockage.
Fluid nozzle/needle leakage.
Remove, check components for
damage and refit correctly.
Fluid needle adjustment knob
not open enough.
Excessive fluid nozzle wear.
Open fluid needle adjustment
knob.
Gun spits paint when triggering
on and off.
Incorrect needle fitted to gun.
Paint build-up on fluid tip.
Fluid nozzle not fitted correctly
in gun head.
Check air supply and air line.
Fluid nozzle/needle leakage.
Gun spits paint when triggering
on due to paint build-up inside
air cap between spraying
operations.
Fluid nozzle not fitted correctly
in gun head.
SB-E-2-996 R1.0
15/24
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