Problem Possible cause Solution
4. Material
leaking
4.1 Spray nozzle (14f) loose 4.1 Tighten the retaining nut
(14a) to lock it
4.2 Spray nozzle (14f) worn 4.2 Replace spray nozzle (14f)
4.3 Nozzle seal (14c) worn 4.3 Replace seal (14c)
4.4 Material build-up on the
paint passage of spray gun
(14)
4.4 Clean the paint passage of
spray gun (14)
5. Inconsistent
paint ow,
blobs and
splatters
5.1 Spray tip (14d) clogged
or lter (12a) is damaged/
clogged
5.1 Clean, adjust or replace
spray tip (14d) or lter
(12a).
5.2 Contaminated paint 5.2 Remove paint and lter it.
6. Paint surface
is bumpy or
has orange
peel texture.
6.1 Paint is applied too thick 6.1 Paint must be thinned
properly before spraying.
6.2 Incorrect paint volume 6.2 Adjust pressure control
knob
6.3 Paint gun too far from paint
surface during spraying.
6.3 Hold spray gun closer to
surface during spraying.
7. Paint sags or
runs
7.1 Excessive thinning of paint. 7.1 Recheck paint viscosity.
Add unmixed paint to
thicken mixture
7.2 Paint applied too thick 7.2 Apply thinner coats,
allowing paint to get tacky
between coats.
7.3 Spray gun too close to work
surface.
7.3 Keep spray gun from
paint surface at a suitable
distance when applying
paint
7.4 Uneven or hesitant motion
of spray gun.
7.4 Keep spray gun moving in
an even speed. Hesitations
can cause sags or runs.
7.5 Excess overlapping 7.5 Overlap each stroke to
keep the coverage even
7.6 Applying too much paint 7.6 Adjust pressure control
setting or movement of
spray gun
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