User manual WAGNER HIGH-PERFORMANCE AIRLESS SPRAYER

[. . . ] Call Wagner toll-free if you have any comments or problems with this Wagner product. High-performance Airless Sprayer Owner's Manual 1-800-880-0993 Wagner Technical Service Visit us on the world wide web! http://www. wagnerspraytech. com 1770 Fernbrook Lane, Minneapolis, MN 55447 © 1999 Wagner Spray Tech Corporation, 1770 Fernbrook Lane, Plymouth, MN 55447 http://www. wagnerspraytech. com All rights reserved, including right of reproduction in whole or in part, in any form. 0278662E Español Français English SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This manual contains information which must be read and understood before using the equipment. When you come to an area which has one of the following symbols, pay particular attention and make certain to heed the safeguard. · WARNING This symbol indicates a potential hazard which may cause serious injury or loss of life. [. . . ] Turn the pressure control knob counterclockwise to its to its lowest setting. Unlock the gun trigger lock by turning the switch so that it is parallel to the handle. 6 © 1999 Wagner Spray Tech - All rights reserved. Do not flex wrist while spraying. R English 6. When paint reaches the spray tip, spray a test area to check the spray pattern. Use the lowest pressure setting necessary to get a good spray pattern. If the pressure is set too low, tailing will appear or the paint will spatter out in gobs rather than in a fine spray. Cleaning Filter During Painting Process WARNING Be sure to follow the pressure relief procedure when shutting the unit down for any purpose, including servicing or adjusting any part of the spray system, changing or cleaning spray tips, or preparing for cleanup. Filter top This filter must be cleaned every time you use your sprayer. When using thicker paints, the filter might need to be cleaned more often. If you have a model GX-07 spray Pin hole gun, unscrew the fitting from the bottom of the spray gun using an adjustable wrench, making sure not to lose the spring. If you have a model GX-08 spray gun, unclip the trigger guard from the filter housing by pulling outward from the filter housing. Unscrew the housing. GX-08 Good spray pattern Paint tailing pattern If the Spray Tip Becomes Clogged The spray gun is equipped with a reversible tip which allows you to blow out any particles of old paint or other contaminants that may obstruct the paint flow through the tip. If the spray pattern becomes distorted or stops completely while the gun is triggered on, follow these steps: 1. Release the trigger and lock the gun by turning the gun trigger lock so that it is parallel to the gun body. Rotate the reversible tip cylinder arrow 180° so that the point of the arrow is toward the rear of the gun. Housing GX-07 Filter Spring Fitting Filter Trigger guard Housing 3. Unlock the trigger and squeeze it open, pointing the gun at a scrap piece of wood or cardboard. When the nozzle is clean, paint will come out in a straight, high pressure stream. Remove the filter from the spray gun housing and clean with the appropriate cleaning solution (warm, soapy water for latex paints, mineral spirits for oil-based materials). Replace if holes are found. CAUTION NEVER POKE THE FILTER WITH A SHARP INSTRUMENT!NOTE: The tapered end of the filter must be loaded properly into the gun. Improper assembly will result in a plugged tip or no flow from the gun. For the GX-08/10, replace the housing and snap the trigger guard back into the housing. Cleaning the Spray Gun Filter The spray gun includes a filter to catch particles before they reach the spray tip. If this filter becomes clogged or obstructed it will reduce the flow of paint, changing the spray pattern and possibly damaging the filter. If the material being used is old or contains hardened particles, then the filter should be cleaned approximately every 4 hours. [. . . ] This carbide ball must seal tightly against its seat for the valve to function properly. NOTE: You will need to align the ridge on the seat with the groove in the pump housing when reassembling. 3. Test movement of the valve by pushing on it from the open end of the valve housing with a screwdriver or the eraser end of a pencil. Be sure that the O-ring is positioned properly and that the tongue on the cap fits inside the spring. [. . . ]