Ryobi SSP200 - Manual (Page 10)

10 — English
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result
in fluids entering your eyes resulting in possible serious
injury.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
NOTE: Always unplug the unit before attempting a service
operation.
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, penetrating
oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals
can damage, weaken, or destroy plastic which may result
in serious personal injury.
CLEANING THE SPRAYER FOR STORAGE
See Figures 9 - 10, page 13.
When you’ve finished your project and are ready to
store the sprayer, a thorough cleaning and lubrication is
recommended.

Unplug the sprayer.
 Remove the paint container.
 If you haven’t already done so, return any unused paint
or stain to its original container.
 Following the use of latex products, fill the paint container
with lukewarm water. Following the use of oil-based paints
or stains fill the container with Klean-Strip
® Revolutionary
White Formula Paint Thinner, Klean-Strip ® Safer Green
Thinner, or any other non-flammable paint thinner.
 Reinstall the paint container.
 Plug in the sprayer.
 Spray the solution onto a piece of cardboard or other
scrap material. Continue spraying until all the solution is
used.
 Unplug the sprayer.
 Remove the paint container.
 Remove the suction tube and filter.
 Remove the installed spray tip by turning it counterclock-
wise.
 Remove the atomizer valve assembly.
 Remove the locking nut by turning it counterclockwise.
 Slide the pump housing assembly forward off the sprayer.
 Pull the piston and spring off the pump housing.
 Using the cleaning brush provided and a solution deter-
mined by the last type of paint or stain sprayed, clean all
of the above parts thoroughly.
NOTE: Make sure to scrub thoroughly inside the pump
housing opening so that no paint or stain material is left
behind.
 Clean the vent hole in the pump housing using a straight-
ened paper clip or toothpick.
To reassemble:

Place a line of lubricant on the piston.
NOTE: Once the provided lubricant has been used, veg-
etable oil may be substituted.
 Slide the spring back onto the piston.
 Insert the piston and spring assembly inside the back of
the pump housing.
 Replace the pump housing assembly into the sprayer.
 Replace the locking nut on the motor housing by pushing
in while rotating clockwise to secure.
 Insert the atomizer valve assembly into the pump housing
front opening.
 Replace the spray tip and rotate clockwise to secure.
 Reinstall the suction tube and filter.
 Reinstall the paint container.
 The sprayer is now ready to be stored.
REPLACING THE ATOMIZER VALVE
ASSEMBLY
See Figure 11, page 13.
The atomizer valve causes the paint or stain material to spin
as it comes out of the sprayer. After 7 to 10 gallons of paint
or stain, the atomizer valve may no longer produce a good
spray pattern and may need to be replaced.
To replace:

Unplug the sprayer.
 Rotate the spray tip counterclockwise and remove.
 Remove the atomizer valve assembly and discard.
 Install the new atomizer valve assembly.
 Replace the spray tip and rotate clockwise to secure.