Reduce fluid flow by turning fluid
needle adjusting screw
clockwise. Reduce fluid pressure.
Pattern adjustment valve set too
low.
Turn out counter clockwise to
achieve correct pattern.
Reduce input air pressure.
Atomising air pressure too low.
Reduce air pressure by rotating
pattern control valve clockwise.
Too much air for fluid quanitity
used.
Fluid tip not seated correctly in
gun head.
Not enough material flow.
Thin to correct consistency.
Partially obstructed fluid passage
or hose.
Remove fluid tip, clean
components, check cone seating
on tip and gun for damage or
contamination.
Increase fluid flow by changing fluid
tip size, opening needle control knob
or increase fluid pressure on
pressure feed container.
Intermittent or 'fluttering'
spray fan.