Graco QuickShot User Manual

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QUICK GUIDE
WARNING
Read Owner’s Manual (3A9301) for complete instructions and warnings.
This quick guide is not a substitute for reading and understanding all
instruction manuals and warning labels supplied with the equipment.
Manuals are available at graco.com
Instructions in Quick Guide are for water-based paints only. See Owner’s
Manual for instructions for use with Oil-Based or Flammable materials.
Spray
Gun
Spray Tip Spray Tip Guard
Storage Plug
Cup Lid
Cup
Cup Support
Pump Filter
Cup Release
Lever
KNOW YOUR SPRAYER
SPRAYER SETUP
START UP
Disengage Trigger Lock and
verify Prime Valve Knob is in
the PRIME position.
Turn the Spray Tip to the
UNCLOG position and Install
a fully charged battery.
Turn the Prime Valve knob
forward to the SPRAY
position.
Verify Storage Plug is OPEN.
• Storage plug must be open
during spraying to avoid an
air lock in the cup and loss of
prime.
To prime the pump, point
the gun into a waste pail
and pull the trigger for 10
seconds.
• This will purge air from the
pump.
• The electronic gun is always
open when the trigger is
pulled, so a small amount
of fluid may spray out while
priming.
To prime the hose and gun,
point the gun into a waste
pail and pull the trigger for
10 seconds or until there is a
steady stream of paint.
• This will purge all air (and
storage fluid) from the hose
and gun.of fluid may spray out
while priming.
Turn the Spray Tip forward to
the SPRAY position.
NOTE: To avoid pump damage, if gun does not spray after
10 seconds STOP and repeat STARTUP.
You are now ready to spray!
Prime Knob
Belt Latch
Belt Clip
Trigger
Belt
Battery
Flow
Control
Trigger
Lock
Holster
Release Clip
Holster
Engage Trigger lock.
• No visible red showing on
trigger lock is the locked
position.
• Always engage trigger lock
when not spraying.
Turn Prime Knob up to PRIME
position.
Remove the cup lid from the
cup.
Verify a clean pump filter is
installed in the bottom of the
cup at the pump inlet.
• A dirty or plugged pump filter
will result in poor sprayer
operation or loss of prime.
Fill cup with paint and
reinstall Cup Lid.
• Instructions in Quick Guide are
for water-based paints only.
• See owners manual for
instructions for use of Oil-Based
or Flammable materials.
BELT SETUP
PRIME SPRAY
Turn Prime knob up
to PRIME position to
relieve system pressure.
Turn Prime Knob
forward to SPRAY
position to spray fluid.
Prime Knob
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Follow pressure relief procedure and wear protective equipment including
but not limited to protective eye wear.
SKIN INJECTION HAZARD: Keep clear of spray tip and leaks. Engage trigger
lock when not spraying.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD: Use only non-flammable or water-based
materials. Follow fire and explosion warnings as listed in your manual.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY,
AMPUTATION, OR DEATH.

Graco QuickShot Specifications

General

Spray Pattern	Adjustable
Power Source	Battery
Material	Plastic
Container Capacity	32 oz
Material Compatibility	Latex paints, stains, and sealers

Summary

Sprayer Setup

Engage Trigger Lock

Ensure the trigger lock is engaged for safety when not spraying.

Turn Prime Knob to PRIME

Set the prime knob to the PRIME position to relieve system pressure.

Remove Cup Lid

Remove the lid from the paint cup before filling or priming.

Verify Pump Filter

Ensure a clean pump filter is installed for proper sprayer operation.

Fill Cup and Reinstall Lid

Fill the cup with paint and securely reinstall the cup lid.

Start Up

Disengage Trigger Lock & Verify Prime Valve

Disengage the trigger lock and ensure the prime valve knob is in the PRIME position.

Set Spray Tip to UNCLOG & Install Battery

Turn the spray tip to UNCLOG and install a fully charged battery.

Verify Storage Plug

Confirm the storage plug is open to prevent air locks during priming.

Prime the Pump

Purge air from the pump by pulling the trigger into a waste pail for 10 seconds.

Turn Prime Valve to SPRAY

Turn the prime valve knob forward to the SPRAY position.

Prime Hose and Gun

Purge air and fluid from the hose and gun until a steady stream of paint appears.

Turn Spray Tip to SPRAY

Turn the spray tip forward to the SPRAY position for operation.

Spray Pattern Adjustment

Set Flow Control

Set the flow control to the lowest setting (setting #1).

Test Spray Pattern

Test spray pattern on scrap cardboard and adjust speed, distance, hand speed, and orientation.

Clear Tip Clogs

Reverse Spray Tip

Reverse the spray tip and spray into a waste area to clear a clog.

Pause in Spraying

Engage Trigger Lock & Remove Battery

Engage trigger lock and remove the battery from the sprayer.

Relieve System Pressure

Turn the prime knob up to PRIME position to relieve system pressure.

Seal Orifice

Turn the spray tip 90 degrees to seal the orifice from drying out.

Seal Material in Cup

Close the storage plug in the cup lid to seal the material in the cup.

Cup Refills

Relieve System Pressure & Prepare for Refill

Engage trigger lock, turn prime knob to PRIME, and prepare for refilling.

Remove Cup Lid

Remove the cup lid, which can hook onto the sprayer.

Clean Pump Filter

Remove and clean the pump filter and any debris from the filter screen.

Reinstall Pump Filter

Reinstall the pump filter in the bottom of the cup.

Refill Cup and Reinstall Lid

Refill the cup with paint and reinstall the cup lid.

Cleanup and Storage

Circulate Cleaning Fluid

Circulate cleaning fluid by filling the cup and running the sprayer.

Spray Cleaning Fluid

Spray cleaning fluid through the sprayer until the cup is empty.

Clean Cup

Clean the cup, lid, and pump filter in warm water.

Storage Preparation

Circulate storage fluid, engage lock, turn prime knob to PRIME, and remove battery.