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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
Airless Paint Systems
General Safety
Information
(Cont.)
● Do not use pliers to tighten or
loosen high pressure connections.
● Motor is equipped with an automatic
thermal overload. Motor will restart
without warning, after cooling.
Never aim or
spray at yourself
or anyone else or serious injury could
occur.
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD:
● Do not use solvents with flash
points less than 70°F (21°C) to clean
this equipment (examples of
acceptable cleaning solvents are
water, mineral spirits, lacquer
thinner, Xylene and high flash
napha. A partial example list of
unacceptable cleaning solvents are
low flash napha, mek, acetone,
alcohol and toluene).
Do not spray flammable
materials in vicinity of
open flame or near
ignition sources. Motors, electrical
equipment and controls can cause
electrical arcs that will ignite a
flammable gas or vapor. Never store
flammable liquids or gases in the
vicinity of the unit.
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WARNING
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WARNING
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WARNING
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Do not spray acids,
corrosive materials,
toxic chemicals, fertilizers or
pesticides. Using these materials could
result in death or serious injury.
● Paints and solvents containing
HALOGENATED HYDROCARBONS can
react explosively with aluminum. Do
not use halogenated hydrocarbons
with this equipment. Consult the
paint or solvent product label or
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
to help determine if it contains
halogenated hydrocarbons.
● Do not use fuels to clean this
equipment.
● Keep spraying area well ventilated.
Keep doors and windows open.
● Remove all ignition sources (i.e.
Static electricity, pilot lights,
cigarettes and electrical arcing).
● Airless spraying can cause static
electricity. Always ground the
pump and spraying surface. Always
use a 3-wire grounded extension
cord and power receptacle.
● Do not use solvents containing
halogenated hydrocarbons.
Keep hose away
from sharp objects.
Bursting hoses may cause injury.
Examine hoses regularly and replace if
damaged.
● Check hoses for weak or worn
condition before each use, making
certain that all connections are
secure.
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CAUTION
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WARNING
Pre-Operation
FLUSHING
1. NEW SPRAYER:
Your sprayer was
factory tested in an oil solution which
was left in the pump. Before using oil-
based paint, flush with mineral spirits
only.Before using water-based paint
flush with mineral spirits, followed by
soapy water, then a clean water flush.
2. CHANGING COLORS:
Flush with a
compatible solvent such as mineral
spirits or water.
3. CHANGING FROM WATER-BASED TO
OIL-BASED PAINT: Flush with soapy
water, then mineral spirits.
4. CHANGING FROM OIL-BASED TO
WATER-BASED PAINT:
Flush with
mineral spirits, followed by soapy
water, then a clean water flush.
5. STORAGE:
Always relieve pressure
(See pressure relief procedure on
page 3) prior to storage or when
machine is unattended. Follow the
storage procedure based on the kind
of paint you used:
● Oil-based paint: Flush with mineral
spirits. Make sure that there is no
pressure in the unit. Then close the
prime/pressure relief valve.
● Water-based paint: Flush with
water, then mineral spirits. For
longer term storage use a 50/50
mixture of mineral spirits and
motor oil. Always ensure that there
Length of Cord (Ft.)
25 50 100 150 200 250 300 400 500
18 16 12 12 10 10 8 8 6
18161210108666
1814121088664
161410886644
Extension Cord Requirements
5 - 6
6 - 8
8 - 10
10 - 12
Amperage
Rating
G
A
U
G
E
Table 1 - Extension Cord Gauges
AL2710