Wagner HIGH PERFORMANCE AIRLESS SPRAYER - Manual (Page 12)

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CLEAN UP
Overnight storage
Shutdown
1. Lock the gun by turning the gun safety switch
parallel with the gun body.
2. Turn the pressure control knob counterclockwise to
the minimum setting.
3. Turn the PRIME/SPRAY knob to PRIME ( ).
4. Turn the motor switch to OFF and unplug the
sprayer.
5. For latex materials only, pour 1/2 cup water slowly
on the top of the paint to prevent the paint from
drying. For other materials, seal the paint container
with a piece of plastic while the suction tube is still in
the paint.
6. Wrap the spray gun assembly in a damp cloth and
place it in a plastic bag. Seal the bag shut.
7. Place the sprayer in a safe place out of the sun for
short-term storage.
Startup
1. Remove the gun from the plastic bag.
2. Stir the water into the paint for latex materials.
Remove the seal from the paint bucket and stir the
paint for all other materials.
3. Check to be sure that the PRIME/SPRAY knob is
set to PRIME ( ) and that the pressure is com-
pletely reduced.
4. Plug sprayer in and turn the motor switch to ON.
5. Turn the PRIME/SPRAY knob to SPRAY ( ) and
gradually turn the pressure control knob clockwise
to increase the pressure.
6. Test the sprayer on a practice piece and begin
spraying.
Long-term storage
WARNING
Do not allow paint to build up on the motor or the
motor will overheat. Do not allow flammable sol-
vents to come in contact with the motor or they could
ignite.
NOTE: You will need a bucket, cleaning solution, a
toothbrush, an adjustable wrench and clean-
ing rags.
Clearing the suction tube
1. Lock the gun by turning the gun safety switch
parallel with the gun body.
2. Turn the pressure control knob counterclockwise to
the minimum setting.
3. Turn the PRIME/SPRAY knob to PRIME ( ).
4. Turn the motor switch to OFF and unplug the
sprayer.
5. Remove the suction tube from the paint and hold it
above a bucket of water or solvent. Leave the
return tube in the paint bucket.
NOTE: If spraying with latex paint, use warm soapy
water for cleaning. If using oil or alkyd-based
paints, use mineral spirits or paint thinner.
CAUTION
Do not use mineral spirits or paint thinner on latex
paint, or the mixture will turn into a jellylike sub-
stance which is difficult to remove.
6. Plug the sprayer in and turn the motor switch to ON.
7. Turn the pressure control knob to 1/2 maximum
pressure. This will draw the remaining paint in the
suction tube through the pump, down the return tube
and into the paint bucket.
8. Turn the pressure control knob counterclockwise to
the minimum pressure setting.
9. Trigger the gun to relieve pressure and lock the gun.
10. Remove the spray tip, guard and washer and place