Operating Instructions
Instructions d’Utilisation
Manual de Instrucciones
Notes
Notas
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Description
A conventional siphon feed detail spray
gun designed to spray all light to medi-
um viscosity materials. It has fluid and
pattern controls and is supplied with an
8 oz. material cup. The compact design
makes this spray gun handy for detail,
touch-up and small painting projects.
Safety Guidelines
This manual contains information that is
very important to know and under-
stand. This information is provided for
SAFETY and to PREVENT EQUIPMENT
PROBLEMS. To help recognize this infor-
mation, observe the following symbols.
Danger indicates
an imminently haz-
ardous situation which, if not avoided,
WILL result in death or serious injury.
Warning indicates
a potentially haz-
ardous situation which, if not avoided,
COULD result in death or serious
injury.
Caution indicates a
potentially haz-
ardous situation which, if not avoided,
MAY result in minor or moderate injury.
Notice indicates
important infor-
mation, that if not followed, may
cause damage to equipment.
Unpacking
After unpacking the product, inspect
carefully for any damage that may
have occurred during transit. Make
sure to tighten fittings, bolts, etc.,
before putting unit into service.
Do not operate
tool if damaged
during shipping, handling or use.
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WARNING
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NOTICE
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CAUTION
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WARNING
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DANGER
Operating Instructions
Damage could result in bursting and
cause injury or property damage.
Spray Gun Terms
FEED – Method used to bring paint
into the gun for spraying.
PRESSURE FEED – Method of paint
feed where a canister or paint tank is
pressurized to force paint to the gun.
Either internal or external mix air caps
are used with this method. Pressure feed
is generally used for spraying heavy bod-
ied paints or for large size projects.
SIPHON FEED – Method of paint feed
where atmospheric pressure creates a
partial vacuum to siphon paint to the
gun. Only external mix air caps are
used with this method. Siphon feed is
used with light bodied paints.
GRAVITY FEED – Method of paint
feed similar to the siphon feed
method. However, the cup is inverted
to create a positive fluid pressure at
the nozzle.
MIX – The mixing of paint and air
when spraying.
INTERNAL MIX – Process where the air
and paint are mixed inside the air cap
just before being sprayed. This method
is best for heavy bodied, slow drying
paints and can only be used with the
pressure feed method. Do not use fast
drying paints with internal mix. The
paint will dry inside and quickly clog
the air cap.
EXTERNAL MIX – Process where the
air and paint are mixed just after leav-
ing the nozzle. This type of mix should
be used for fast drying paints and
when a high quality finish is needed.
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BLEEDER/NON-BLEEDER – Indicates
whether air flows through the gun con-
tinuously or as the trigger is pulled.
BLEEDER – In this mode, air passes con-
tinuously through the gun whether
spraying or not. This mode is generally
used when the air is supplied by a con-
tinuously running compressor that does
not have a tank.
NON-BLEEDER – In this mode, air flows
only when the trigger is pulled. This
type of operation is used with a com-
pressor equipped with a tank or with a
large factory air system.
VISCOSITY – A measurement of the
resistance of the flow of a liquid.
ATOMIZATION - Conversion of liquid
to spray droplets (mist).
PATTERN CONTROL KNOB – Used to
form the proper pattern (size and
shape) of paint as it is sprayed from the
gun to the work piece.
FLUID CONTROL KNOB – Used to con-
trol the amount of paint being mixed
with air.
PAINT TANK – An auxiliary pressurized
paint reservoir that allows continuous
spraying of large amounts of paint with-
out stopping for refills as with a canister. It
also allows using the spray gun at any
angle or orientation.
General Safety
Information
1. Read all manuals included
with this product careful-
ly. Be thoroughly familiar
with the controls and the
proper use of the equipment.
© 2004
Detail Spray Gun
See Warranty on page 6 for important information about commercial use of this product.
REMINDER: Keep your dated proof of purchase for warranty purposes! Attach it to this manual or file it for safekeeping.
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