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Air Regulation
The 3M™ Series 05-100 Spray Gun
and the 3M™ Series 05-300 Detail
Spray Gun packages both include air
regulators. 3M™ Series 05-100 Spray
Gunhasanexternaldetachableregulator
while the 3M™ Series 05-300 Detail
Spray Gun has an internal regulator.
The regulator adjustment knob on the
3M™ Series 05-300 Detail Spray Gun
is located at the base of the spray gun
handledirectlynexttotheairinlet.
Counter-clockwise adjusting will increase
airow,whileadjustingclockwisewill
decreaseairowoneitherspraygun.
Adjusting Fluid Flow
Theuidowcanbeadjustedbyusing
the needle adjustment screw as noted in
Fig. 1. As a starting point, gently turn the
knob clockwise until you have very little
needletravel(pulltriggertoverify).Do
not over-tighten. After the needle travel
Fig. 1
Needle Adjustment Screw
General Set Up and Spray Gun Use
Foradditionalinstructionsrefertoyourcuporuidsourcemanual.
Note: Flush the spray gun before using
has stopped, further tightening will only
serve to compress the spring and will
notaidinadjustment.Nextturnthe
knob counter-clockwise two full turns.
These adjustment procedures will serve
only as a starting point. Fine tuning of
these adjustments will be based on your
material and technique.
Contents
Unpacking
Removethecomponentsfromthebox.Inspectforconcealeddamageand/ormissing
items. If you discover any damage and/or missing pieces, contact your distributor
immediately.
Your 3M™ Series 05-100, 05-300 Spray Gun Kit includes:
• 3M™ Series 05 Spray Gun
• Cup
• CareKit
3M™ Series 05-100 Primer Spray Gun
The 3M™ Series 05-100 Primer Spray Gun has an anodized
aluminum body construction, 10 cfm air consumption, 4.3:1
reductionratio,1/4”airinletconnectionanda43psimaximum
inlet pressure*. This spray gun is for use with compressed air
systems only and is economically priced for automotive primers
and light general purpose use.
3M™ Series 05-300 Detail Spray Gun
The 3M™ Series 05-300 Detail Spray Gun has a chrome-plated
aluminum body construction, 3.5 cfm air consumption, 4.3:1
reductionratio,1/4”airinletconnectionanda43psimaximum
inlet pressure*. This spray gun is for use with compressed air
systems only and is economically priced for automotive detail and
light general purpose touch-ups.
*Maximuminletpressurewillyieldapproximately10psiattheaircap.