Startup
Use this procedure each time you start the sprayer to
start it safely.
help ensure the sprayer is ready to operate and that you
INJECTION HAZARD
follow the illustrated Pressure Relief
To reduce the risk of serious injury,
Procedure warning on page
12
when-
ever you are instructed to relieve pressure.
NOTE Flush the sprayer
if
this
is
a first-time startup.
See page
1 1.
NOTE See Fig. 4 except where noted.
1.
Put the suctlon
tube
into the paint contalner,
2.
Turn the pressure adjusting knob fully counter-
clockwise to zero pressure.
3.
Plug
in
the sprayer.
A
CAUTION
Do
not run the pump without fluid in
it
for more than
30
seconds to avoid damage to the displacement
pump packings.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
To reduce the risk of static sparking and
splashing when flushing, always
part of the gun firmly to the side of a
remove the spray tip from the gun and
grounded metal pail.
4.
Prlrne the pump.
a. Open the pressure drain valve (handle in down-
ward position).
If
you did not install a secondary
hose, be sure the nipple is tightly plugged with
the cap provided. Turn the ON/OFF switch
to
ON.
Slowly turn the pressure adjusting knob
clockwise until the sprayer starts. When fluid
comes from the drain hose, close the valve
(handle in forward position).
b. Disengage the gun safety latch. See Fig.
3.
Until all air is forced out of the system and the
Following the warning, above, trigger the gun
paint flows freely from the
gun.
8
308-560
5.
6.
7.
c. Release the trigger. Engage the gun safety
Check all fluid connections for leaks. Relieve
the fluid pressure before tightening connections.
Install the spray
tip
and
tip
guard. Engage the
gun safety latch.
See
Fig.
3.
Install the spray tip
according to the instructions supplied with it.
Adjust the spray pattern.
latch.
a.
b.
C.
Increase the pressure just until spray from the
gun
is
completely atomized. Use the lowest
pressure needed to get the desired results. This
reduces overspray and fogging, decreases tip
wear and extends the life of the sprayer.
rather than increasing the pressure.
If
more coverage
is
needed,
use
a larger tip
Test the spray pattern. To adjust the pattern,
engage the gun safety latch, loosen the retain-
ing nut. Position the tip guard horizontally for a
horizontal pattern or vertically for a vertical pat-
tern. Then tighten the retaining
nut.
GUN
SAFETY
LATCH
SHOWN
ENGAGED
GUN
SAFETY
LATCH
SHOWN
DISENGAGED
Fig.
3
0137
ONlOFF SWITCH,
PRESSURE
ADJUSTING
KNOB
UnET
NIPPLE
.
Fig.
4
DRAIN
HOSE
Mlsa
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