Iwata HP-C - Troubleshooting Performance Issues; Spattering Problems; Trigger Mechanism Issues

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TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES (CONT’D)
Symptom Problem Solution
Spattering Dried paint on needle tip (Tip-Dry) • See Cleaning the Needle
Paint build-up in needle cap • Unscrew (#1) and clean with cotton swab
Air pressure too low • See specic compressor instructions to raise
the air pressure
Paint too thick • See Paint Preparation
Dirty airbrush • See Cleaning the Airbrush between Colors
• See Cleaning the Needle
Trigger Sticks (back and forth) Dirty airbrush • See Cleaning the Airbrush between Colors
• See Cleaning the Needle
Trigger Sticks (up and down) Paint on air valve packing o-ring • See Lubricating the Air Piston