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ADJUSTMENTS OF THE SPRAY GUN

ADJUSTING THE PAINT FLOW

1. Set the Paint Flow Adjustment knob (8) according to the paint in use and

the spray pattern required. (anticlockwise to increase, clockwise to reduce

flow).

ADJUSTING THE SPRAY PATTERN

1. Turn the Pattern Adjustment knob (9) anticlockwise to give a fan shaped

spray pattern, turning clockwise to give a circular spray pattern.

2. You can adjust the orientation of the fan either vertically or horizontally to

suit your requirements by turning the side wings (2) to the desired position.

• As the width of the spray is increased, paint flow will also need to be

increased.

ADJUSTING THE AIR FLOW

1. To increase the air flow, turn the Airflow Adjustment knob anticlockwise to

increase and clockwise to decrease the air pressure.

• The air flow needed will vary according to the paint in use, with

thicker paints needing more air.

SPRAYING TECHNIQUES

Practice spraying on a piece of material with the same type of surface as the

article you wish to spray, e.g. metal for a car body panel, wood for a piece of

furniture etc.

Always make adjustments to the spray pattern according to the

conditions.You may need to increase the paint and air flow when using a

wider fan setting.

To reduce overspray, always use the lowest possible air pressure that produces

an acceptable spray pattern.

• If the gun is too far from the surface or the paint is too thin, the paint

will start to dry before hitting the surface, resulting in a rough, sandy

finish. Allowing overspray to fall on a finished area will also result in a

rough finish. Too much paint feed or holding the gun too close to the

work will lead to runs and sagging.

• The paint should be agitated by gentle shaking at regular intervals

during use to ensure consistency and avoid colour difference due to

the paint settling in the container.