Wagner Power Painter - Manual (Page 12)

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Troubleshooting
pROBLEM CaUSE SOLUTIOn
Problem a: Motor will not
run
1. No power at wall outlet.
Electrical problem or defective
motor.
1. Try new wall outlet. Take to
Authorized Service Center for
repair.
Problem B: Motor has a low
hum and does not spray
1. Control knob turned in too far
2. Seized piston
1. Turn control knob counter-
clockwise
2. Disassemble sprayer, clean
and lubricate (follow Cleanup
instructions)
Problem C: Motor operates
properly but does not
spray
1. Failure to prime with suction
tube
2. Control knob needs adjusting
3. Loose or damaged suction tube
4. Plugged or worn atomizer valve
5. Atomizer valve missing
6. Plugged spray tip
7. Filter assembly plugged
8. Material too thick
9. Worn piston
1. Oil intake opening (see
Reassembly / Maintenance
section). Hold trigger for at
least 20 seconds. Thin paint.
2. Adjust
3. Tighten or replace
4. Clean or replace as needed
5. Replace atomizer valve
6. Clean tip
7. Clean filter assembly
8. Thin material
9. Clean and oil, or replace
Problem D: Material
spitting or globbing (air
has entered the system)
1. Low on material
2. Material too thick
3. Loose suction tube is drawing in
air
4. Worn atomizer valve
5. Worn spray tip
6. Control knob needs adjusting
7. Worn piston
1. Refill container
2. Thin material
3. Clean and insert firmly into
intake opening on pump
housing
4. Replace atomizer valve
5. Replace if worn
6. Adjust
7. Clean and oil, or replace
any attempt to open the motor housing or repair any
electrical parts within the unit by anyone other than an
authorized repair technician could cause serious injury and
will void the warranty.