Harbor Freight Tools CENTRAL PNEUMATIC 94572 - Manual (Page 11)

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NOTICE
Clean the Spray Gun IMMEDIATELY after use.
Delayed or inadequate cleaning will permanently clog the Spray Gun.
SAFETY
Op
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AINTENANCE
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6. Test the consistency by spraying
on a piece of scrap material.
If it still appears too thick, add a very small
amount of thinner (not included)and mix
thoroughly. Use the proper thinner for
the type of paint. Thin CAUTIOUSLY.
Proceed slowly, adding minimal
amounts at a time. DO NOT exceed the
manufacturer’s thinning recommendations.
Fan Direction
7.
Figure D: Fan Direction
Horizontal Fan
Vertical
Fan
Nozzle
Lock Ring
To change the direction of the
fan from horizontal to vertical,
loosen the Lock Ring and turn the Nozzle 90°.
8. After the adjustment, tighten
the Lock Ring by hand.
pattern Adjustment
WARNING! Do not exceed the Maximum Air
pressure shown on the Specification chart.
9. Adjust the air supply pressure during
operation with the Trigger fully depressed and
the Air Knob fully open.
If reducing air pressure for specific areas,
use the Air Knob.
10. Use the Pattern Knob to
adjust the spray pattern.
Turn Pattern Knob counterclockwise
(all the way open) to flatten the spray pattern.
Turn it clockwise for a round spray pattern
- see Figure E: Pattern Adjustment.
Figure E: pattern Adjustment
Flat/
Open
Round/
Closed
Fluid Adjustment
11. Turn the Fluid Knob clockwise
until it is fully closed.
12. After setting up a piece of scrap
material, squeeze the Trigger in short
bursts while turning the Fluid Knob
counterclockwise to set the amount of fluid
- see Figure F: Fluid Adjustment.
Too Fine
(Decrease
air flow)
Too Coarse
(Increase
air flow)
Correct
Figure F: Fluid Adjustment
If spray is too fine:
Reduce the air pressure or allow more paint
to come out by opening the Fluid Knob.
If spray is too thick (globs of paint):
Close the Fluid Knob slowly,
checking the pattern after each adjustment.
Note: Change nozzle and needle size
according to the thickness and type of paint
being used. Generally, larger diameter nozzles
are more suitable for thicker paints.