Wagner paint sprayer - Manual (Page 7)

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P
RACTICE
Be sure that the paint hose is free of kinks and clear of
objects with sharp cutting edges.
1. Switch the pump ON
and turn the
PRIME/SPRAY knob to
SPRAY.
2. When the motor shuts
off, unlock the spray gun
and spray a test area to
check the spray pattern.
S
PRAYING
T
ECHNIQUE
The key to a good paint job is an even coating over the entire
surface. This is done by using even strokes. Follow the TIPS, below.
Keep stroke smooth and at an even speed.
Even coat throughout
Approximately
10 to 12 inches
TIP: Keep your arm moving at a constant speed and
keep the spray gun at a constant distance from the
surface. The best spraying distance is 10 to 12
inches between the spray tip and the surface.
If your pattern is tailing, your spray tip might have an
obstruction, your spray gun filter might be clogged or
your spray tip might be worn. Refer to Spraying
Troubleshooting on the next page.
Good spray pattern
Bad spray pattern (tailing)
When enough pressure has built up in the hose, the
motor will shut off automatically. The motor will cycle on
and off automatically as it needs pressure.
SPRAY
PRIME
l
CAUTION
ADDITIONAL TIPS
Overlap each stroke by about 30%. This will ensure an even
coating.
When you stop painting, follow PRESSURE RELIEF
PROCEDURE and unplug electrical cord.
Keep the hopper lid placed on the hopper during spraying.
This will prevent debris from falling into your spray material.
IF YOU EXPECT TO BE AWAY FROM YOUR SPRAYER FOR
MORE THAN ONE HOUR, FOLLOW THE SHORT-TERM
STORAGE PROCEDURE DESCRIBED IN THE STORAGE
SECTION OF THIS MANUAL (page 11).
Proper way to trigger the spray gun
Approximately
10 to 12 inches
Keep stroke
even
Start stroke End stroke Pull trigger Release trigger Keep steady
TIP: The spray gun should be triggered by turning it on
and off with each stroke. Do not trigger the gun
during the middle of a stroke. This will result in an
uneven spray and splotchy coverage.
Heavy Coat
Do not flex wrist while spraying.
Light Coat Light Coat
TIP: Keep the spray gun at right angles to the surface.
This means moving your entire arm back and forth
rather than just flexing your wrist.
Approximately
10 to 12 inches
Right way Right way
Wrong way
TIP: Keep the spray gun perpendicular to the surface,
otherwise one end of the pattern will be thicker
than the other.
S
PRAYING